Douglas County, WA Property Records
Property records in Douglas, Washington provide important details about land and real estate, including ownership history, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax information, legal descriptions, and recorded documents such as deeds or liens. These records are useful for homebuyers, property owners, researchers, lenders, and professionals who need to verify ownership, review tax obligations, evaluate property values, or understand land-use history. Official Douglas property records can be accessed through the Douglas County government, particularly the Assessor, Auditor, and Treasurer offices, depending on the type of record needed. Users can begin their search through the county’s official property records resources, which provide access to public property information and related county services.
Douglas County, WA Property Records & Statistics
Douglas County has a median rent of $863, below the Washington median of $1,019 but slightly above the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 28.5% of occupied homes, higher than the state's 25.55% and the national 21.81%, so renting is a significant part of the local market.
The median home value is $237,500, well below the state median of $318,300 though above the national $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.77% equals the state rate of 0.77% and is a little above the national 0.74%, so owners pay typical Washington tax levels.
Median household income is $63,476, lower than the state's $68,789 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.41% is better than both the state's 3.02% and the national 2.87%, indicating a steady job market.
Overall, the county offers more affordable housing than most of Washington, with typical tax rates and slightly lower incomes, balanced by low unemployment and a larger rental share.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Douglas
Douglas County property records cover assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations and foreclosure filings. The county has 31,160 total parcels, including 16,861 residential and 508 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 90.02% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 50,421 deeds and 28,389 mortgages, with valuation data for 12,372 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 31,160 |
| Residential Parcels | 16,861 |
| Commercial Parcels | 508 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 90.02% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 50,421 |
| Mortgage Records | 28,389 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 12,372 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 494 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows a loan transferred to another lender or servicer, and a release shows the debt was satisfied and the lien removed.
Douglas County has 44,932 assignment and release records. They include 4,477 assignment documents recorded from January 10, 2005, to September 2, 2025, and 40,365 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005, to September 2, 2025, along with 90 other documents.
These records help buyers, owners and researchers confirm that earlier mortgages were released, follow a loan between lenders, and find liens that may remain open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Douglas County, WA Property Records
Douglas County recorded documents are held by the Douglas County Auditor's Office at 213 S. Rainier Street, Waterville, WA 98858. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and the phone number is 509-888-6409. The county has 31,160 parcels, 50,421 deed records and 28,389 mortgage records.
The Douglas County recording page explains recording services and eRecording options. To look up deeds, mortgages, assignments and releases, use the Douglas County official records search. For parcel and assessment questions, the Assessor can be reached through the Douglas County website.
To search, enter a name, document type or date range in the official records search and open the results. Deeds are available from February 10, 1998, and mortgages from August 1, 2005, through August 27, 2025. Keep the address, owner name or parcel number handy.
Call the Auditor's Office if a document doesn't appear online.
Douglas Registrar of Deeds
The Douglas County Probate Office is located at 213 S. Rainier Street, Waterville, WA, 98858 and can be reached at 509-888-6409. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through edocs.douglascountywa.net or the official website douglascountywa.net.
Douglas County Auditor's Office
Douglas County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Douglas County property records by address?
Use the Assessor's parcel search through the Douglas County website and enter the address. The official records search finds recorded documents by name or date. If nothing matches, shorten the address or call 509-888-6409.
How can I find property owners in Douglas County?
Owner names appear on assessor records and recorded deeds. Search the Douglas County official records by name to find deeds. The county has 31,160 parcels and 50,421 deed records from February 10, 1998.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Douglas County?
The county Assessor sets assessed values, and records show the 2024 assessment year. Look up a parcel through the Douglas County website. The Washington Department of Revenue explains assessments and appeals.
Where can I find Douglas County property tax bills and payment records?
The county Treasurer bills and collects property taxes. Find statements and payment options through the Douglas County website under the Treasurer, using your parcel number. The Auditor's Office at 509-888-6409 can point you to the right department.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Douglas County?
Search deeds, mortgages, assignments and releases in the official records search. Recording details are on the Recording page. The office is at 213 S. Rainier Street, Waterville, open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Where can I access Douglas County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and GIS tools are published through the Douglas County website. Maps show parcel lines for reference only and are not legal surveys. For exact boundaries, contact the Assessor or a licensed surveyor.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Douglas County?
Permits and zoning in unincorporated Douglas County are handled by the county's transportation and land services department, linked from the Douglas County website. Properties in East Wenatchee, Bridgeport or other cities follow city rules, so contact the city planning office.
How can I create a list of property owners in Douglas County?
The online search returns one record at a time. For a list of owners, ask the Assessor through the Douglas County website about parcel data, or call the Auditor at 509-888-6409 about bulk requests and fees.