Kitsap County, WA Property Records
Property records in Kitsap, Washington provide important details about real estate parcels, including ownership information, legal descriptions, assessed values, property characteristics, sales history, tax data, and recorded documents such as deeds or liens. These records are useful for homeowners, buyers, real estate professionals, researchers, and anyone verifying property boundaries, valuation, ownership history, or public tax information.
Official Kitsap property information is maintained by county offices, including the Kitsap County Assessor for parcel and assessment data and the Kitsap County Auditor for recorded land documents. Users can access official records through the county’s online Kitsap property records search tools or by contacting the appropriate county office for assistance.
Kitsap County, WA Property Records & Statistics
Kitsap County has a median rent of $1,630, well above the Washington median of $1,019 and nearly double the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 24.57% of occupied homes, a little below the state's 25.55% but above the national 21.81%, so the housing market is split between owners and a sizable renter population.
The median home value is $482,300, considerably higher than the state's $318,300 and the national median of $173,750. The county's median property tax rate is 0.8%, slightly above the state rate of 0.77% and the national rate of 0.74%. High values combined with that rate mean owners face meaningful annual tax bills.
The median household income is $95,350.50, well above the state's $68,789 and the national $65,108, which supports the higher cost of housing. The unemployment rate is 2.79%, below the state rate of 3.02% and the national rate of 2.87%.
Overall, the figures describe a relatively costly housing market with strong incomes, low unemployment, a slightly higher tax rate than the benchmarks, and a renter share close to the state level.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Kitsap
Kitsap County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 124,168 total parcels, with tax records covering 93.11% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 357,042 deeds and 368,713 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 86,247 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 124,168 |
| Residential Parcels | 99,403 |
| Commercial Parcels | 2,403 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 93.11% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 357,042 |
| Mortgage Records | 368,713 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 86,247 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 36,463 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien removed from the property.
Kitsap County has 418,731 assignment and release records available for research. They include 50,624 assignment documents and 367,255 release documents, along with 852 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 3, 2005, through September 2, 2025, and releases from November 25, 2002, through September 2, 2025.
These records help researchers see who holds a mortgage on a property and whether earlier loans were satisfied. Buyers, owners, and title researchers can use them to follow a loan between lenders and to confirm that old mortgages no longer encumber a property before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Kitsap County, WA Property Records
Kitsap County property records are available through the Kitsap County Auditor's Office in Port Orchard, which records deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents. The county's records cover 124,168 parcels, including ownership, assessed values, and recorded transactions.
To look up recorded documents, use the Kitsap County official records search, where you can search deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases. The Kitsap County Auditor recording page explains recording requirements and fees, and the Kitsap County eRecording page describes how to submit documents electronically.
The Auditor's Office is at 619 Division Street, Port Orchard, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Call 360-337-4935 with questions.
Before you search, have the property address, owner name, or parcel number ready. Enter the most complete details you have, review the results, and open the document that matches your property. Deeds show ownership transfers, while mortgages and releases show financing history. If a record does not appear online, contact the Auditor's Office.
Kitsap Registrar of Deeds
The Kitsap County Probate Office is located at 619 Division Street, Port Orchard, WA, 98366 and can be reached at 360-337-4935. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through kcwaimg.co.kitsap.wa.us or the official website kitsapgov.com.
Kitsap County Auditor's Office
Kitsap County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Kitsap County property records by address?
Use the Kitsap County official records search to find recorded deeds and mortgages for a property. For assessment details tied to an address, contact the county assessor through the Kitsap County website, or call the Auditor's Office at 360-337-4935.
How can I find property owners in Kitsap County?
Recorded deeds show owners. Search them in the Kitsap County official records search by name or document type, and open the latest deed. The Auditor's Office at 619 Division Street, Port Orchard, can also help on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Kitsap County?
The Kitsap County Assessor sets assessed values, and the county's records reflect the 2025 assessment year. Reach the Assessor through the Kitsap County website with an address or parcel number. The Auditor's Office at 360-337-4935 can direct you if you are unsure where to go.
Where can I find Kitsap County property tax bills and payment records?
The Kitsap County Treasurer issues and collects property tax bills, reachable through the Kitsap County website. Keep your parcel number ready when you request a bill or payment history. For recorded liens, call the Auditor's Office at 360-337-4935.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Kitsap County?
The Auditor's Office keeps deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents. Search them with the Kitsap County official records search, or read the Auditor recording page. Deed records run from January 3, 1989, through August 29, 2025.
Where can I access Kitsap County parcel maps and GIS information?
Kitsap County has 124,168 parcels, and parcel maps are maintained by county departments rather than the Auditor. Start at the Kitsap County website to find mapping and GIS resources. If you can't find a map, call 360-337-4935 and ask which office provides parcel boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Kitsap County?
Permits and zoning in unincorporated Kitsap County are handled by the county's community development staff, while cities such as Bremerton and Port Orchard manage their own rules inside city limits. Begin at the Kitsap County website and confirm which jurisdiction covers your property.
How can I create a list of property owners in Kitsap County?
County tools are built for lookups one property at a time. Use the Kitsap County official records search to collect owners from recorded deeds. For larger lists or bulk records, call the Auditor's Office at 360-337-4935 to ask what is available.