Chelan County, WA Property Records
Property records in Chelan, Washington document important details about real estate within the city and surrounding Chelan County. These records typically include ownership information, parcel numbers, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax history, land use details, and, in some cases, sales or transfer data. They are useful for homeowners, buyers, real estate professionals, researchers, and businesses that need to verify ownership, review tax assessments, understand property boundaries, or evaluate local market activity.
Official Chelan property records are maintained primarily by Chelan County offices, including the Assessor for valuation and parcel information and the Auditor for recorded documents such as deeds and liens. Users can access official parcel and assessment information through the county’s Chelan property records search tool. For certified copies or detailed recorded documents, users may need to contact the appropriate Chelan County office directly.
Chelan County, WA Property Records & Statistics
Chelan County has a median rent of $1,076, a bit above the Washington median of $1,019 and well above the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 28.46% of occupied homes, compared with 25.55% statewide and 21.81% nationally, so the county has a larger rental market than the typical Washington county.
The median home value is $398,250, noticeably higher than the state's $318,300 and more than double the national $173,750. Even so, the median property tax rate of 0.73% is slightly lower than the state's 0.77% and the national 0.74%, which softens the cost of owning here.
Median household income is $70,800, above both the state's $68,789 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.34% is lower than the state rate of 3.02% and the national rate of 2.87%, indicating a strong local job market.
Taken together, the figures show a county with pricey homes and rents, relatively low tax rates, solid incomes and low unemployment, along with a notable share of renters.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Chelan
Chelan County property records include assessor data, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations and foreclosure filings. The county has 51,644 total parcels, including 41,889 residential and 1,816 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 91.49% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The Recorder holds 87,404 deeds and 56,970 mortgages, with valuation data for 31,843 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 51,644 |
| Residential Parcels | 41,889 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,816 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 91.49% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 87,404 |
| Mortgage Records | 56,970 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 31,843 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 4,618 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records trace a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows a loan being transferred to a new lender or servicer, while a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien lifted.
Chelan County has 88,506 assignment and release records. They include 7,998 assignment documents recorded from January 2, 2005, to September 3, 2025, and 80,331 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005, to September 3, 2025, plus 177 other documents.
These records help buyers, owners and researchers confirm that earlier mortgages were released, follow a loan between lenders, and spot liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Chelan County, WA Property Records
Chelan County recorded documents are held by the Chelan County Auditor's Office at 350 Orondo Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98801. The office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and the phone number is 509-667-6800. The county has 51,644 parcels, 87,404 deed records and 56,970 mortgage records.
The Chelan County Auditor's Office page covers recording and other services. To look up deeds, mortgages, assignments and releases, use the Chelan County official records search. Recording forms are posted on the Chelan County recording downloads page.
To search, enter a name, document type or date range in the official records search and open the matching results. Deeds are recorded from March 1, 1989, and mortgages from August 2, 2004, through August 29, 2025. For parcel and assessment information, contact the Assessor through the county website with an address, owner name or parcel number.
If you cannot find a document online, call the Auditor's Office for help.
Chelan Registrar of Deeds
The Chelan County Probate Office is located at 350 Orondo Avenue, Wenatchee, WA, 98801 and can be reached at 509-667-6800. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through acclaim.co.chelan.wa.us or the official website co.chelan.wa.us.
Chelan County Auditor's Office
Chelan County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Chelan County property records by address?
Start with the Assessor's parcel lookup on the Chelan County website and enter the street address. The official records search finds recorded documents by name or date. If the address doesn't match, shorten it or call the Auditor at 509-667-6800.
How can I find property owners in Chelan County?
Owner names appear on assessor records and recorded deeds. Search the Chelan County official records by name to find deeds, which date from March 1, 1989, through August 29, 2025. The county has 51,644 parcels, each tied to an owner of record.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Chelan County?
The Chelan County Assessor sets assessed values, and the county's records show the 2024 assessment year. Look up the parcel through the Assessor on the Chelan County website. The Washington Department of Revenue explains assessments and appeals.
Where can I find Chelan County property tax bills and payment records?
Property taxes are billed and collected by the county Treasurer. Find statements and payment options through the Treasurer's pages on the Chelan County website using your parcel number. If you need help locating a department, the Auditor's Office at 509-667-6800 can direct you.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Chelan County?
Use the Chelan County official records search to look up deeds, mortgages, assignments and releases. The Auditor's Office is at 350 Orondo Avenue, Wenatchee, open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, for in-person help.
Where can I access Chelan County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and GIS data are published through the Chelan County website. Maps are references and not legal surveys. For exact boundaries, contact the Assessor's office or a licensed land surveyor.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Chelan County?
Permits and zoning for unincorporated areas are handled by the county's community development department, listed on the Chelan County website. Properties in Wenatchee, Chelan, Cashmere or other cities follow those cities' rules, so check with the local planning office.
How can I create a list of property owners in Chelan County?
The online tools show one record at a time. To build a list of owners, ask the Assessor through the Chelan County website about available parcel data, or call the Auditor's Office at 509-667-6800 about bulk recorded-document requests and fees.