Hanson County, South Dakota, counts 12 townships and towns like Alexandria, Emery, Farmer, and Fulton. In Hanson County, SD, property records contain basic information about the ownership, transfer, valuation, and liens that describe properties as a basis for real estate transactions, tax assessments, and improvements in the community.

These records give useful information about the local real estate market. It displays details like the average home value of $173,700, the median rental value of $721, and the median household income of $88,333. Residents also pay a median property tax rate of 1.09% based on their property assessments.

Property records in Hanson County, SD, fall under the purview of the Register of Deeds. They handle the filing and indexing of various real estate documents that date back to the early 1870s, including deeds, mortgages, contracts, liens, leases, and surveys.

The records are held in a comprehensive indexing system that employs, among other things, elements of the grantor and grantee names, document types, recording dates, and legal descriptions. The system assures that specific records can readily be located when needed.

Property records are available at the Hanson County Register of Deeds office located at 720 5th St., Alexandria, SD, during office hours. There is no online access. However, requests can be made remotely via email to hansoncorod@triotel.net or by mail to P.O. Box 500, Alexandria, SD 57311.

A request for Hanson County property records should include contact information, a description of the documents of interest, and payment of applicable fees, which vary depending on what type of document is requested. For more information about fees and requirements, call 605-239-4512 to contact the Register of Deeds office immediately.

For verification of zoning information in Hanson County, South Dakota, refer to the County Zoning Administrator for the details on zoning regulation and classification of property in unincorporated areas. For people living in incorporated areas, specific zoning records about their respective properties can be obtained from local zoning or planning authorities.