Otsego County, MI

Otsego County, MI 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 Otsego County, Michigan. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Otsego 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.

Otsego County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesOtsego County Property Searchwww.otsegocountymi.gov/179/Property-Search
  • Uses BS&A Online portal for property data.
  • Includes assessment and tax information.
Deeds and recorded documentsOtsego County Register of Deedswww.otsegocountymi.gov/259/Register-of-Deeds
  • Official portal for real estate records and document recording.
Property taxesOtsego County Treasurerotsegocountymi.gov/241/Treasurer
  • Provides property tax information and online payment options.
GIS and parcel mapsOtsego County GIS Map Viewerwww.otsegocountymi.gov/179/Property-Search
  • GIS parcel mapping is integrated within the property search portal.
Permits and building recordsOtsego County Building Departmentotsegocountymi.gov/206/Building-Department
  • Permit information and applications are managed by the Building Department.
Zoning and land useOtsego County Planning & Zoningotsegocountymi.gov/221/Planning-Zoning
  • Provides zoning ordinances and land use information.
County data

Otsego 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$248,764

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$104,600

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$987

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

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Median effective property tax rate0.39%

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.

Otsego County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Gaylord$257,789$108,2000.37%$1,011
Johannesburg$217,026$95,2000.51%$997
Vanderbilt$196,473$77,4000.42%$762
Frederic$248,025$107,4000.42%$945
Elmira$281,836$120,0500.35%$1,062
Lewiston$308,301$139,9500.64%$1,997
Grayling$158,804$59,9000.47%$479
FAQ

Otsego County property records FAQ

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

How do I find the owners of Otsego County properties?

Use the official Otsego County Property Search 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 Otsego County properties by address or APN.

Where can I verify assessed value in Otsego County?

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

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

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

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

Use the official Otsego County Register of Deeds 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 Otsego County?

Use the official Otsego County GIS Map Viewer 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 Otsego County property owners?

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

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