Codington County, SD Property Records
Property records in Codington, South Dakota document important details about real estate within the county, including ownership history, deeds, mortgages, plats, liens, legal descriptions, assessed values, parcel information, and property transfers. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, attorneys, lenders, researchers, and anyone needing to verify ownership, review transaction history, confirm property boundaries, or support tax and title-related decisions.
Users can access official Codington property records through county government offices, including the Register of Deeds for recorded land documents and the Director of Equalization for assessment and parcel information. For authoritative information and access options, visit Codington County’s official property records page.
Codington County, SD Property Records & Statistics
Codington County has a median rent of $854.50, which is above both the South Dakota median of $708 and the national median of $840.25. Renters here pay more than the typical renter in the state or the country. About 24.12% of occupied homes are renter-occupied, higher than the state share of 21.46% and the national share of 21.81%.
The median home value is $138,900, just above the state figure of $137,075 and well below the national figure of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 1.09% matches the state rate exactly and is higher than the national rate of 0.74%. Buyers will find prices close to the state norm, with a tax rate that is typical for South Dakota but heavier than the national average.
Median household income is $62,142, below the state median of $65,677.25 and the national median of $65,108. With rents above average and incomes slightly below, housing can take a larger share of a household budget than elsewhere in the state.
The county's strongest figure is employment: its unemployment rate is 0.54%, far below the state rate of 1.72% and the national rate of 2.87%.
Overall, Codington County combines a very tight job market and state-level home prices with relatively high rents and a notable share of renters.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Codington
Codington County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 17,963 total parcels, with tax records covering 86.31% of the population for the 2025 assessment year, along with 7,048 deed records and 11,303 mortgage records.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 17,963 |
| Residential Parcels | 14,499 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,706 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 86.31% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 7,048 |
| Mortgage Records | 11,303 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 1,542 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 17, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 171 |
How to Search Codington County, SD Property Records
Codington County's recorded property documents are held by the Register of Deeds Office at 14 1st Ave. SE in Watertown, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The county's records include 17,963 parcels, along with deeds and mortgages that document ownership, loans, and transfers.
For information on the office, forms, and recording, visit the Codington County Register of Deeds website. To search recorded documents online, use the South Dakota Public Index records search, the official search for Codington County. The deeds and mortgages available online were recorded between January 2, 2009 and February 27, 2015, so more recent filings may require contacting the office.
A typical search starts with an owner name or property description. Enter it into the portal, review the list of matching documents, and open each to see the parties, date, and document type. Using different spellings of a name or searching by date range can help if the first attempt returns too many or too few results.
For documents outside the online range, copies, or recording questions, call the Register of Deeds at 605-882-6278 or visit the office during business hours.
Codington Registrar of Deeds
The Codington County Probate Office is located at 14 1st Ave. SE, Watertown, SD, 57201 and can be reached at 605-882-6278. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through southdakota.thepublicindex.org or the official website codington.org.
Codington County Register of Deeds Office
Codington County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Codington County property records by address?
Enter the address or owner name in the South Dakota Public Index, the official records search for Codington County. Matching recorded documents will be listed. If an address doesn't work, try the owner's name, or call the Register of Deeds at 605-882-6278.
How can I find property owners in Codington County?
Recorded deeds identify owners. Look up a name or property description in the South Dakota Public Index to find the transfer. The Register of Deeds Office at 14 1st Ave. SE, Watertown, can also help in person on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Codington County?
Codington County's assessment year is 2025, and its assessor data was last updated May 26, 2025. For a specific parcel's value, call the Register of Deeds at 605-882-6278 or use the county's Register of Deeds page to find the appropriate office.
Where can I find Codington County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax billing is not run by the Register of Deeds. Check the Codington County website for county offices, or call 605-882-6278 and ask which department sends tax bills and takes payments.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Codington County?
The Register of Deeds Office stores deeds, mortgages, and similar documents. Search online at the South Dakota Public Index, where deeds recorded from January 2, 2009 are available, or visit 14 1st Ave. SE in Watertown.
Where can I access Codington County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel mapping is outside the Register of Deeds' recorded documents. Call 605-882-6278 to ask where Codington County's maps can be viewed, or browse the county website for related departments. Recorded plats can also be requested at the office.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Codington County?
Permits and zoning are handled by departments other than the Register of Deeds. Contact Codington County at 605-882-6278 to learn who covers your property, and check with the city of Watertown if the property is within city limits.
How can I create a list of property owners in Codington County?
The online search returns individual records, so a complete owner list isn't offered there. For a large or recurring request, call the Register of Deeds at 605-882-6278 and ask about available copies for the county's 17,963 parcels.