Oconto County, WI Property Records
Property records in Oconto, Wisconsin document key details about real estate within the city and surrounding Oconto County. These records may include parcel ownership, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax history, maps, deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and transfer information. They are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, attorneys, surveyors, lenders, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review tax obligations, confirm boundaries, or understand a property’s recorded history.
Official Oconto property records are generally maintained through Oconto County offices, including land information, the treasurer, real property listing, and the register of deeds. Users can begin by searching the county’s online land records system through the official Oconto County property records search, or contact the appropriate county office for certified copies, recorded documents, or assistance with specific parcel information.
Oconto County, WI Property Records & Statistics
Oconto County has a median rent of $775, lower than the Wisconsin median of $814 and the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing is only 10.87% of occupied homes, compared with 18.62% statewide and 21.81% nationally, so this is overwhelmingly a county of homeowners.
The median home value is $182,500, below the state median of $194,600 but above the national $173,750. The median property tax rate of 1.24% is under Wisconsin's 1.47%, though still well above the national 0.74%, so owners here pay somewhat less in tax than the typical Wisconsin homeowner.
Median household income is $69,250, higher than the state's $67,963.50 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate is just 1%, well below the state's 1.86% and the national 2.87%.
Taken together, the data shows a stable, owner-oriented county with lower rents, moderate home prices, relatively lighter taxes than the state, above-average incomes, and very low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Oconto
Oconto County property records span tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 42,083 total parcels, including 28,212 residential and 1,513 commercial parcels, with 94.5% tax record coverage, 23,512 deed records, and 38,938 mortgage records. Foreclosures follow a judicial process, with 3,051 lis pendens records.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 42,083 |
| Residential Parcels | 28,212 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,513 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.5% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 23,512 |
| Mortgage Records | 38,938 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 19,398 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Lis Pendens Records | 3,051 |
How to Search Oconto County, WI Property Records
Recorded property documents in Oconto County are held by the Oconto County Register of Deeds, at 301 Washington Street, Oconto, WI, 54153. Its records connect to the county's 42,083 parcels and include deeds recorded from January 3, 2006 through October 31, 2014 and mortgages through December 21, 2012.
The Oconto County Register of Deeds page provides office information, services, and recording details. For searching recorded instruments, use the Oconto County LandShark records search, the county's official portal for deeds, mortgages, and related documents.
To search, open the portal and look up records by owner name, document type, or recording date range. Compare the results to the property you are researching, and note the document number and date recorded so you can request copies if needed.
The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If a document is not available online, call 920-834-7113 for assistance.
Oconto Registrar of Deeds
The Oconto County Probate Office is located at 301 Washington Street, Oconto, WI, 54153 and can be reached at 920-834-7113. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through landshark.co.oconto.wi.us or the official website co.oconto.wi.us.
Oconto County Register of Deeds
Oconto County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Oconto County property records by address?
Recorded documents can be searched through the Oconto County records search, which helps you find deeds and mortgages once you know an owner name or earlier document. To match an address to a parcel, call the Oconto County Register of Deeds at 920-834-7113 and staff can point you in the right direction.
How can I find property owners in Oconto County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Use the Oconto County records search to search by name or date range and see who holds title. The county has 23,512 deed records in the system, and the Oconto County Register of Deeds can help with questions at 920-834-7113.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Oconto County?
Assessed values are set locally and reflect the 2024 assessment year across the county's 42,083 parcels. To check the value of a specific property, contact the assessor for the town, village, or city where it is located.
Where can I find Oconto County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills in Wisconsin are issued and collected by the town, village, or city treasurer, so contact the local treasurer where the property sits for bills and payment history. The Register of Deeds does not collect taxes but holds the deeds that show current ownership.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Oconto County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are kept by the Oconto County Register of Deeds at 301 Washington Street, Oconto. Search them online through the Oconto County records search, or visit Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Where can I access Oconto County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are not published through the Register of Deeds. For GIS and parcel boundaries, ask county land information staff or the local municipality. The Oconto County Register of Deeds can supply recorded plats and legal descriptions that help identify a parcel.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Oconto County?
Permits and zoning are handled by the town, village, or city where the property is located, and by county zoning staff in unincorporated areas. Contact the relevant building or zoning office to confirm permits, zoning district, and any restrictions on a property.
How can I create a list of property owners in Oconto County?
There is no ready-made owner list online, since the tools are built for single-property lookups. For a larger request, call the Oconto County Register of Deeds at 920-834-7113 to ask what recorded data can be provided, or review deed filings through the Oconto County records search.