Van Buren County, IA

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

Official sources

Van Buren 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.

Van Buren County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesVan Buren County Assessorvanburen.iowaassessors.com
  • Official property assessment data for Van Buren County.
  • Assessors do not calculate or collect taxes.
Deeds and recorded documentsIowa Land Records - Van Buren Countyiowalandrecords.org/recorder-directory/vanburen/
  • Official portal for searching recorded real estate documents.
  • Records date back to 1837.
Property taxesVan Buren County Treasurer Property Taxwww.iowatreasurers.org/index.php
  • Official portal for property tax payments.
  • Taxes are due in September and March.
GIS and parcel mapsVan Buren County GIS Parcel Mapmaps.camavision.com/vanburenia
  • Interactive GIS parcel map provided via CAMAvision.
Permits and building recordsVan Buren County Permit Applicationswww.vanburencounty.iowa.gov/how_do_i_/apply_for_a_permit/index.php
  • Covers highway, public health, and blasting permits.
  • Building permits may be handled at the city level for incorporated areas.
Zoning and land useVan Buren County Ordinances and Resolutionswww.vanburencounty.iowa.gov/government/board_of_supervisors/ordinances_and_resolutions.php
  • Access to county ordinances and resolutions.
  • Specific zoning maps may not be available online; contact the county office for verification.
County data

Van Buren 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$143,908

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$110,800

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$1,126

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

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Median effective property tax rate0.78%

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.

Van Buren County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Keosauqua$166,159$136,5900.80%$1,386
Bonaparte$138,846$112,5300.81%$1,152
Milton$109,995$85,5400.94%$922
Farmington$109,844$79,7900.95%$945
Birmingham$160,077$106,0050.65%$1,080
Douds$168,104$117,8400.67%$1,061
Stockport$145,916$95,1450.68%$1,060
Cantril$124,040$112,7101.02%$1,198
Mount Sterling$95,759$93,7250.90%$880
Selma$139,720$87,3850.77%$914
FAQ

Van Buren County property records FAQ

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

Where can I search Van Buren County property records by address?

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

How do I find the owners of Van Buren County properties?

Use the official Van Buren 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 Van Buren County properties by address or APN.

Where can I verify assessed value in Van Buren County?

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

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

Use the official Van Buren 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 Van Buren County?

Use the official Iowa Land Records - Van Buren County 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 Van Buren County?

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

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