Benton County, MN

Benton County, MN 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 Benton County, Minnesota. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Benton 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.

Benton County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesBenton County Property Informationproperty.bentoncountymn.gov
  • Requires agreement to terms of use.
  • Prohibits automated data mining.
  • System may be subject to maintenance outages.
Deeds and recorded documentsBenton County Recorder's Officewww.bentoncountymn.gov/241/Recorders-Office
  • Provides information on accessing recorded land documents via LandShark subscription service.
Property taxesBenton County Property Tax Informationproperty.bentoncountymn.gov
  • Tax information is integrated into the property search portal.
GIS and parcel mapsBenton County GIS Mappingwww.bentoncountymn.gov/274/GIS-Mapping
  • Provides access to interactive parcel mapping.
Permits and building recordsBenton County Planning & Zoning Applicationswww.bentoncountymn.gov/205/Applications-Forms
  • Provides access to permit application forms; online permit tracking may not be available.
Zoning and land useBenton County Planning & Zoningwww.bentoncountymn.gov/201/Planning-Zoning
  • Provides information on zoning ordinances and land use regulations.
County data

Benton 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$285,502

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$257,550

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$2,756

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

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Median effective property tax rate0.98%

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.

Benton County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Sauk Rapids$292,548$267,3001.04%$2,986
Rice$306,324$280,3500.87%$2,708
Foley$281,489$256,5000.93%$2,613
Saint Cloud$217,661$178,2501.01%$2,161
Sartell$255,150$223,7501.04%$2,640
Oak Park$261,722$220,4000.69%$1,671
Royalton$512,088$432,3000.88%$4,501
Foreston$316,090$281,6000.73%$2,286
Princeton$317,687$236,9000.49%$1,655
FAQ

Benton County property records FAQ

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

Where can I verify assessed value in Benton County?

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

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

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

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

Use the official Benton County Recorder's Office 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 Benton County?

Use the official Benton 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 Benton County property owners?

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

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