Search Bates County, MO Property Records

Bates County, Missouri, consists of 11 cities. Property records in Bates County, MO, offer valuable insights into the local real estate market, including property sales data, tax history, and ownership information. Real estate professionals, investors, and property owners utilize these documents in making firm decisions that will help them advance in the real estate market.

Bates County property records present a comprehensive view of the housing dynamics, reflecting a median home value of $119,600.00. Further details from the records include a median rent of $767.00 and a median household income of $58,333.00. In property taxes, the county secures an average rate of 0.65% in collections.

In Bates County, MO, property records are under the custody of the Recorder of Deeds. The office manages documents like deeds, mortgages, UCC filings, assignments, liens, and plats.

The Bates County Recorder of Deeds offers an Online Search portal to simplify access to real estate records. This platform allows individuals to access property document images dating back to 1840 through subscription fees. Users can narrow down their search using details like name, book/page/file number, instrument number, legal description, instrument type, and date.

To obtain copies of property records in Bates County, individuals must pay the associated fees, which are $1 per copy and an additional $1 for a certified copy. For further inquiries, visit the Recorder of Deeds office at the Bates County Administration Building, 103 W Dakota, Room 3, Butler, MO 64730, or contact them at (660) 679-3611.

When zoning verification is required, residents must connect with the planning and zoning department of the city where the property is located. If the property is in Butler City, its City Planning and Zoning Commission must be contacted. Its primary functions concern property development, land use activities, and enforcing land use regulations such as zoning and sign codes.