Madison County, IA

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

Official sources

Madison 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.

Madison County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesMadison County Assessor Property Searchmadison.iowaassessors.com
  • Provides property record cards, sales searches, and building information.
Deeds and recorded documentsIowa Land Records (CLRIS)iowalandrecords.org
  • Statewide portal for searching and submitting land records in Iowa.
Property taxesMadison County Treasurer Property Taxmadisoncountytreasurer.iowa.gov
  • Provides property tax payment information and status.
GIS and parcel mapsMadison County GIS Mappingmaps.camavision.com/madisonia
  • Official GIS parcel map provided via the Assessor's office.
Permits and building recordsMadison County GeoPermitspermitting.schneidergis.com/jurisdiction/a3c46c47-dfad-4e15-96ed-102a86b866c7
  • Online portal for building and septic contractor applications. Check with local city zoning for municipal-specific permits.
Zoning and land useMadison County Zoning Departmentmadisoncounty.iowa.gov/offices/zoning/
  • Provides zoning ordinances and land use regulations for unincorporated areas.
County data

Madison 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$267,857

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$236,050

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$3,530

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

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Median effective property tax rate1.28%

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.

Madison County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Winterset$257,429$220,9001.43%$3,496
Earlham$258,430$244,4001.41%$3,517
Saint Charles$291,481$243,4001.18%$3,432
Van Meter$672,514$555,2000.96%$6,834
Truro$213,786$181,6501.32%$2,994
Cumming$690,528$546,7000.91%$6,816
Peru$209,069$166,7000.95%$2,083
Lorimor$319,015$254,2000.94%$2,682
Prole$517,904$388,7000.92%$4,380
Macksburg$134,225$98,0000.80%$1,078
FAQ

Madison County property records FAQ

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

Where can I verify assessed value in Madison County?

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

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

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

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

Use the official Iowa Land Records (CLRIS) 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 Madison County?

Use the official Madison County GIS 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 Madison County property owners?

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

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