Ozaukee County, WI Property Records

Property records in Ozaukee, Wisconsin document important details about real estate ownership, transfers, and land characteristics throughout the county. These records may include deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, legal descriptions, parcel information, assessed values, and property tax history. They are useful for homebuyers, sellers, real estate professionals, attorneys, genealogists, and residents who need to verify ownership, research a property’s history, review boundaries, or confirm recorded transactions.

Users can access official Ozaukee property records through county government offices, including the Register of Deeds for recorded land documents and related departments for parcel and tax information. To begin, visit the Ozaukee County government’s page for official property records, where users can find guidance on available records, search options, fees, and contact information.

Ozaukee County, WI Property Records & Statistics

Ozaukee County has a median rent of $1,037.50, well above the Wisconsin median of $814 and the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing is 22.6% of occupied homes, above the state's 18.62% and just above the national 21.81%.

The median home value is $298,700, far higher than the state median of $194,600 and the national $173,750. The median property tax rate of 1.29% is lower than Wisconsin's 1.47%, though higher than the national 0.74%; because home values are high, the dollar cost of taxes is still significant for owners.

Median household income is $84,487.50, well above the state's $67,963.50 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 1.9% is slightly above the state's 1.86% and below the national 2.87%.

Overall, Ozaukee is one of the more affluent and expensive counties, with high home values, high rents, and strong incomes, and a tax rate that is modestly below the state's.

Median Rent

Ozaukee
$1,037.5
Wisconsin
$814
National
$840.25

Median Property Tax Rate

Ozaukee
1.29%
Wisconsin
1.47%
National
0.74%

Median Home Value

Ozaukee
$298,700
Wisconsin
$194,600
National
$173,750

Median Income

Ozaukee
$84,487.5
Wisconsin
$67,963.5
National
$65,108

Unemployment Rate

Ozaukee
1.90%
Wisconsin
1.86%
National
2.87%

Renter Occupied Housing

Ozaukee
22.60%
Wisconsin
18.62%
National
21.81%

Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Ozaukee

Ozaukee County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 40,398 total parcels, including 33,588 residential and 2,319 commercial parcels, with 93.2% tax record coverage, 80,424 deed records, and 74,555 mortgage records dating to January 4, 1999. Foreclosures follow a judicial process.

Key DataDetails
Total Parcels40,398
Residential Parcels33,588
Commercial Parcels2,319
Tax Record Coverage93.2%
Assessment Year2024
Deed Records80,424
Mortgage Records74,555
Properties with Valuation Data31,744
Latest Valuation UpdateAugust 19, 2025
Notice of Sale Records3,789

How to Search Ozaukee County, WI Property Records

Recorded property documents in Ozaukee County are kept by the Ozaukee County Register of Deeds, at 121 W. Main Street, Port Washington, WI, 53074. The county has 40,398 parcels, with deeds and mortgages recorded from January 4, 1999 through August 22, 2025.

The Ozaukee County Register of Deeds page provides office details and services. To research deeds, mortgages, and other recorded instruments, use the Ozaukee County real estate records research page. Documents can be submitted electronically through the Ozaukee County eRecord page.

To search, open the research page and follow the link to the records system, then enter an owner name, document type, or date range. Review the results, open the record that matches your property, and note the document number and recording date.

The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. For help with a search or a record not available online, call 262-284-8260.

Ozaukee Registrar of Deeds

The Ozaukee County Probate Office is located at 121 W. Main Street, Port Washington, WI, 53074 and can be reached at 262-284-8260. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through co.ozaukee.wi.us or the official website co.ozaukee.wi.us.

Ozaukee County Register of Deeds

Address:
121 W. Main Street
Phone:
262-284-8260
Fax:
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Email:

Ozaukee County Property Records FAQ

How can I search Ozaukee County property records by address?

Recorded documents can be researched through the Ozaukee County real estate records research page, 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 Ozaukee County Register of Deeds at 262-284-8260.

How can I find property owners in Ozaukee County?

Owners are named on recorded deeds. Use the Ozaukee County real estate records research page to search by name or date range and see who holds title. The county has 80,424 deed records, and the Ozaukee County Register of Deeds can help at 262-284-8260.

How can I check a property's assessed value in Ozaukee County?

Assessed values are set locally and the county's records reflect the 2024 assessment year across 40,398 parcels. For the value of a specific property, contact the assessor for the city, village, or town where it is located.

Where can I find Ozaukee County property tax bills and payment records?

Wisconsin property tax bills are issued and collected locally, so contact the treasurer for the city, village, or town where the property sits for bills and payment history. The Register of Deeds does not collect taxes but holds the deeds that show ownership.

How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Ozaukee County?

Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are kept by the Ozaukee County Register of Deeds at 121 W. Main Street, Port Washington. Start with the Ozaukee County real estate records research page, or visit Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Where can I access Ozaukee County parcel maps and GIS information?

Parcel maps are not part of the Register of Deeds' records. For GIS and parcel boundaries, ask county land information staff or the local municipality. The Ozaukee 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 Ozaukee County?

Permits and zoning are handled by the city, village, or town where the property is located, with county staff covering unincorporated areas. Contact the relevant building or zoning office to confirm permits, zoning district, and any restrictions.

How can I create a list of property owners in Ozaukee County?

There is no ready-made owner list online, since the tools are built for single-property lookups. For a larger request, call the Ozaukee County Register of Deeds at 262-284-8260 to ask what recorded data is available, or review deed filings through the Ozaukee County real estate records research page.

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