Yakima County, WA Property Records
Property records in Yakima, Washington provide important details about land and real estate within the city and surrounding Yakima County. These records typically include parcel information, ownership history, assessed values, property tax details, legal descriptions, maps, sales data, and building or land characteristics. They are useful for homeowners, buyers, real estate professionals, researchers, and anyone verifying property ownership, reviewing tax assessments, or understanding a parcel’s boundaries and history.
Official Yakima property records can be accessed through the Yakima County Assessor’s office, which maintains assessment and parcel data for properties throughout the county. Users can begin their search through the county’s official Yakima property records resources, where they can find tools and contact information for obtaining accurate, government-maintained property information.
Yakima County, WA Property Records & Statistics
Yakima County has a median rent of $959, below the Washington median of $1,019 but above the national figure of $840.25. The median home value is $214,500, well under the state's $318,300 yet above the national $173,750. Housing is notably more affordable than in western Washington, though it remains pricier than the national median.
The median property tax rate is 0.84%, higher than the state rate of 0.77% and the national rate of 0.74%. Renter-occupied housing makes up 35.64% of occupied homes, much higher than 25.55% statewide and 21.81% nationally, showing a large rental market.
Median household income is $59,956.50, lower than $68,789 in Washington and $65,108 nationally, so many households have less buying power than elsewhere in the state. The unemployment rate of 5.21% is well above the state's 3.02% and the national 2.87%, which reflects the seasonal nature of the county's agricultural economy.
Taken together, the figures describe a lower-cost county with above-average property taxes, a big renter share, below-average incomes, and unemployment that is notably higher than state and national levels.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Yakima
Yakima County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 105,071 total parcels, including 86,323 residential and 7,336 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 95.16% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 263,955 deeds and 199,270 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 64,022 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 105,071 |
| Residential Parcels | 86,323 |
| Commercial Parcels | 7,336 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 95.16% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 263,955 |
| Mortgage Records | 199,270 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 64,022 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 27,795 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a loan was transferred from one lender or holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Yakima County has 186,405 assignment and release records, including 24,699 assignment documents and 161,305 release documents, along with 401 other documents. Both assignments and releases were recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 8, 2025.
For property research, these records help show who holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans were paid off. Buyers, owners, and title researchers can use them to confirm that past liens were released, follow a loan between lenders, and spot mortgages that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Yakima County, WA Property Records
Yakima County property records are kept by several county offices in Yakima. The Recording Division records deeds, mortgages, and other documents, while the Assessor and Treasurer maintain valuations and taxes for the county's 105,071 parcels. Records include ownership, assessed values, tax details, and recorded transactions.
For recorded documents, start with the Yakima County Recording Division page. The Yakima County document research page explains how to look up deeds, mortgages, and other filings, and the Yakima County e-Recording page covers electronic submission. The office is at 128 N 2nd Street, Yakima, and is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 509-574-1400 for help.
For assessments and tax statements, visit the Yakima County website, where the Assessor and Treasurer are listed.
Before searching, collect the property address, owner name, or parcel number. Enter the most complete details you have, review the results, and open the record that matches. If a document isn't available online, contact the Recording Division.
Yakima Registrar of Deeds
The Yakima County Probate Office is located at 128 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA, 98901 and can be reached at 509-574-1400. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through yakimacounty.us or the official website yakimacounty.us.
Yakima County Recording Division
Yakima County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Yakima County property records by address?
Use the Yakima County website to reach the Assessor's parcel lookup, where you can search by street address. For recorded documents, see the document research page. If an address doesn't match, try a shorter version or call the Recording Division at 509-574-1400.
How can I find property owners in Yakima County?
Owner names appear in assessment records and on recorded deeds. The Yakima County document research page explains how to find the deed that transferred ownership. The Recording Division at 128 N 2nd Street, Yakima, can also help in person on weekdays.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Yakima County?
The Yakima County Assessor determines assessed values, and you can reach that office through the county website. Records show the 2025 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on May 12, 2025. Look up the parcel by address or parcel number to see its value.
Where can I find Yakima County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax statements and payments are handled by the Yakima County Treasurer, listed on the county website. Records reflect tax year 2025. Contact the Treasurer with a parcel number or address to get a statement, payment history, or help with a bill.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Yakima County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are kept by the Yakima County Recording Division. See the document research page for how to search, or the Recording Division page for recording information. Deed records go back to January 1, 1989.
Where can I access Yakima County parcel maps and GIS information?
Yakima County offers parcel maps and GIS tools through the county website, covering its 105,071 parcels. The maps show parcel boundaries and are useful for reference, but they are not a legal survey of a property's boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Yakima County?
Permits and zoning for unincorporated areas are handled by Yakima County's planning and building staff, listed on the county website. For properties inside the City of Yakima or another city, check with that city for its own permit and zoning rules before you build.
How can I create a list of property owners in Yakima County?
The county's online tools are meant for single-property lookups. Owner details come from Assessor records and from deeds found through the document research page. For a larger list or bulk records, call the Recording Division at 509-574-1400 to ask what is available.