Brown County, South Dakota Property Records

Brown County, South Dakota, consists of 10 cities, with Aberdeen being the largest. In Brown County, SD, property records are public documents that provide site details, values, and ownership history essential for real estate transactions. Tax assessors and private citizens use these records to support fair land deals, county services, and informed property investments.

With a median household income of $84,762, Brown County property records depict average home values around $188,272 and a median rent of $760. Brown County collects 1.02% of a property's fair market value on average to meet a citizen's property tax requirements.

In Brown County, SD, the Register of Deeds serves as the central repository for property records, housing a variety of real estate documents such as liens, deeds, mortgages, covenants and restrictions, easements, satisfaction, and plats.

These archives are systematically indexed by criteria like grantor/grantee name, recorded date, document type, book and page detail, instrument number, and parcel identification. Many records, some dating back to the 1870s, offer a valuable resource for historical research.

Notably, the Brown County Register of Deeds doesn't provide online access to property instruments. Interested individuals must visit the office at Brown County Courthouse, 25 Market St, Aberdeen, SD 57401, or request records by mail, enclosing a letter, copy fee, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope for document return.

Fees for obtaining copies of property records in Brown County, SD, include $1 per page for standard copies, while certified copies incur a $5 fee for the first page, with an additional $1 for each subsequent page. For more details on obtaining copies of property records, contact the office at (605) 626-7140 or through their " Contact Us" web page.

For verification of zoning information, contact the Brown County Planning and Zoning Department at (605) 626-7144 or in person at 25 Market Street, Aberdeen. The zoning office can look up county property by address to provide the current zoning designation and land use regulations. Property owners can also request zoning verification letters to confirm zoning status.