Cedar County, Missouri Property Records

Cedar County, Missouri, comprises the cities of El Dorado Springs, Stockton, Jerico Springs, and Umber View Heights. Property records in Cedar County, MO, formally register real estate ownership, sales, and taxes. Documenting relevant details for each parcel provides legal accountability and a resource for residents.

Scrutinizing recent Cedar County property records uncovers an average home value of $103,866, a median rent of $656, and a median household income of $42,403. Additionally, as per data, the county's property tax collection, based on assessments, operates at a median rate of 0.78%.

In Cedar County, MO, property records are maintained by the Recorder of Deeds office. This office manages a wide range of property-related instruments from 1845, including deeds, deeds of trust, easements, surveys, plats, restrictions, liens, releases, and more.

Most of these records are available online through the Recorder of Deeds - Online Search system. Records from 1970 onwards, including abstracts of deeds, deeds of trust, and miscellaneous documents, are entered into this system by grantor and grantee, date, kind of instrument, book and page, and legal description.

On the other hand, tax liens are indexed by taxpayer name, and the index includes the taxpayer's name, address, type of tax lien, and amount of the tax lien. Computerized tax lien records are accessible from 1976 onwards.

The Recorder's office is available to assist the public in searching and retrieving both old and new records. Those needing help accessing property records can visit the office at 113 South Street, Stockton, MO 65785, during regular hours or call 417-276-6700 Ext. 246 & 247.

Regarding reproducing recorded instruments in Cedar County, the fee structure is clear. Copies are charged at $2 for the first page and $1 for each subsequent page, excluding plats and surveys, which are $5 per page (18"24" size). Certification, if required, incurs a fee of $1 per document.

For zoning verification in Cedar County, contact the relevant offices in the municipality where the property resides. These municipal offices maintain updated zoning maps and land use regulations for areas under their jurisdiction. By referencing property addresses against current zoning classifications and ordinances, officials can confirm rules and standards for any county property upon request.