Pottawattamie County, IA

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

Official sources

Pottawattamie 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.

Pottawattamie County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesPottawattamie County Assessorwww.pottcounty-ia.gov/assessor/
  • Official assessor portal for property valuation and assessment data.
Deeds and recorded documentsPottawattamie County Recorder Records Searchrec.pottcounty-ia.gov/IAPottawattamie/AvaWeb/
  • Official portal for searching real estate documents and public records.
Property taxesPottawattamie County Treasurer Real Estate Taxwww.pottcounty-ia.gov/treasurer/real_estate/
  • Provides online tax search and payment options via Municipal Online Payments and Iowa Treasurers portal.
GIS and parcel mapsPottawattamie County GIS Parcel Mappottcounty-ia.apps.vertigisstudio.com/web/
  • Interactive GIS map for parcel identification and spatial data.
Permits and building recordsPottawattamie County Citizenserve Portalwww.citizenserve.com/Portal/PortalController
  • Portal for building permits, inspections, and licensing in unincorporated areas.
Zoning and land usePottawattamie County Zoning Mapopen-data-pottcounty.hub.arcgis.com/maps/pottcounty::zoning-pottawattamie-county-ia
  • Official zoning layer and data provided via ArcGIS Hub.
County data

Pottawattamie 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$225,630

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$202,700

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$2,994

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

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Median effective property tax rate1.33%

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.

Pottawattamie County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Council Bluffs$218,411$196,9001.42%$3,067
Carter Lake$205,055$174,8001.18%$2,436
Avoca$210,256$181,1001.17%$2,364
Oakland$193,241$176,3001.11%$2,197
Underwood$363,350$324,0001.07%$4,016
Crescent$355,816$303,0001.02%$3,603
Neola$285,782$240,6001.05%$2,878
Treynor$325,596$283,1501.17%$3,775
Carson$228,610$216,2001.18%$2,576
Walnut$155,351$135,4501.13%$1,626
FAQ

Pottawattamie County property records FAQ

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

Where can I search Pottawattamie County property records by address?

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

How do I find the owners of Pottawattamie County properties?

Use the official Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County properties by address or APN.

Where can I verify assessed value in Pottawattamie County?

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

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

Use the official Pottawattamie County Recorder Records Search 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 Pottawattamie County?

Use the official Pottawattamie County GIS Parcel Map 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 Pottawattamie County property owners?

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