Cherokee County, IA

Cherokee 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 Cherokee County, Iowa. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Cherokee 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.

Cherokee County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesCherokee County Assessor Property Searchcherokee.iowaassessors.com/search.php
  • Official assessor property search portal.
  • Includes damage reporting features for assessment adjustments.
Deeds and recorded documentsCherokee County Recorder Land Recordswww.cherokeecounty.iowa.gov/departments/offices_f_-_z/recorder/land_records/index.php
  • Uses the Iowa Land Records portal for searching and viewing deeds and land records.
  • Free to use; business and personal accounts available.
Property taxesCherokee County Treasurer Property Tax Paymentwww.iowatreasurers.org/treshome.php
  • Official state-wide treasurer portal for property tax payments.
  • Payments can be made via e-check or credit/debit card.
GIS and parcel mapsCherokee County GIS and Mappingwww.cherokeecounty.iowa.gov/departments/offices_f_-_z/gis_-_mapping/maps.php
  • Provides access to various county maps including voting, school districts, and emergency services.
  • Maps are for informational purposes and may not reflect current conditions.
Permits and building recordsCherokee County Zoning and Building Permitswww.cherokeecounty.iowa.gov/departments/offices_f_-_z/zoning/forms.php
  • Provides downloadable PDF forms for building permits, conditional use, and variances.
  • Permits are managed at the county level for unincorporated areas.
Zoning and land useCity of Cherokee Zoning Mapwww.cherokeeiowa.net/planning-zoning/page/updated-zoning-map
  • Zoning map specifically for the City of Cherokee.
  • County-level zoning information is handled via the county zoning office forms.
County data

Cherokee 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$155,745

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$126,910

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$1,488

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

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Median effective property tax rate0.96%

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.

Cherokee County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Cherokee$156,621$128,7551.02%$1,618
Marcus$183,028$152,8900.97%$1,705
Aurelia$154,537$139,8750.98%$1,577
Quimby$167,278$75,9300.47%$814
Cleghorn$149,887$118,3300.85%$1,220
Washta$85,440$50,0000.83%$485
Meriden$142,975$117,3500.80%$1,197
Larrabee$105,663$63,2800.55%$456
Pierson$250,918$241,6601.06%$2,368
Holstein$260,833$164,2900.73%$1,362
FAQ

Cherokee County property records FAQ

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

Where can I verify assessed value in Cherokee County?

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

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

Use the official Cherokee County Recorder Land Records 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 Cherokee County?

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

Can I build a list of Cherokee County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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