Buchanan County, IA

Buchanan County, IA assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Buchanan County, Iowa. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Buchanan County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Buchanan County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesBuchanan County Assessorwww.buchanancounty.iowa.gov/departments/assessors/index.php
  • Official department page for assessment information.
  • Property search is typically accessed via the Beacon/Schneider portal linked on the GIS page.
Deeds and recorded documentsBuchanan County Recorderwww.buchanancounty.iowa.gov/departments/recorder/index.php
  • Official recorder page for real estate records.
  • Search for recorded documents is available via the Iowa Land Records portal.
Property taxesBuchanan County Treasurerwww.buchanancounty.iowa.gov/departments/treasurer/index.php
  • Treasurer handles property tax collection.
  • Tax payment and search functionality is often integrated into the Beacon/Schneider portal.
GIS and parcel mapsBuchanan County GIS & Mappingbeacon.schneidercorp.com
  • Uses Beacon/Schneider portal for parcel mapping, tax data, and property information.
  • Maps are for informational purposes and not legal surveys.
Permits and building recordsBuchanan County GeoPermitspermitting.schneidergis.com/jurisdiction/d03747c0-31c3-4d6a-9105-b0c2e3240189
  • Online portal for septic, zoning, and construction permits.
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Zoning and land useBuchanan County Planning & Zoningwww.buchanancounty.iowa.gov/departments/planning_and_zoning/index.php
  • Provides information on zoning ordinances and meeting schedules.
  • Permit applications are handled via the GeoPermits portal.
County data

Buchanan County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$205,950

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$177,600

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$2,324

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate1.07%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Buchanan County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Independence$212,873$185,8301.25%$2,610
Jesup$235,907$209,3501.29%$2,971
Winthrop$194,138$173,9301.02%$1,980
Hazleton$146,347$121,2300.87%$1,298
Fairbank$209,468$183,1601.00%$2,177
Rowley$216,776$170,2000.82%$1,840
Brandon$175,804$123,5000.89%$1,482
Lamont$112,597$73,2300.83%$855
Quasqueton$179,330$134,8301.02%$1,592
Aurora$138,252$101,1400.88%$1,223
FAQ

Buchanan County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I search Buchanan County property records by address?

Use the official Buchanan County Assessor to search Buchanan County property records by address or parcel number. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to search Buchanan County by address or APN.

How do I find the owners of Buchanan County properties?

Use the official Buchanan County Assessor for county ownership and parcel records when owner names are available online. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to look up Buchanan County properties by address or APN.

Where can I verify assessed value in Buchanan County?

Use the official Buchanan County Assessor for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Buchanan County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Buchanan County Treasurer for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Buchanan County?

Use the official Buchanan County Recorder for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Buchanan County?

Use the official Buchanan County GIS & Mapping for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

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