Cook County, MN

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

Official sources

Cook 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.

Cook County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesCook County Assessorcookcountymn.gov/government/departments/assessor/index.php
  • Provides property values, classifications, and assessment notices.
  • Links to Beacon portal for detailed property info.
Deeds and recorded documentsCook County Recorder Property Recordswww.idocmarket.com
  • Official repository for real estate documents since 1871.
  • Online search available via iDocMarket.
  • Records from 1950 to present are available online.
Property taxesCook County Auditor-Treasurer Property Taxbeacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx
  • Uses Beacon portal for property tax payments and tax history.
  • Auditor-Treasurer office manages property tax administration.
GIS and parcel mapsCook County GIS Mappingcookcountymn.maps.arcgis.com/home/index.html
  • Official GIS parcel map for Cook County.
  • Maps are for informational purposes and not legal surveys.
Permits and building recordsCook County E-Permittingmn-co-cook.onegov.rtvision.com
  • Portal for building, land use, and highway department permits.
  • Requires account creation for application tracking.
Zoning and land useCook County Planning & Zoningcookcountymn.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html
  • Provides access to Zoning and Land Use Regulations Map.
  • Ordinances and land use plans are available on the Land Services department page.
County data

Cook 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$457,561

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$359,659

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$2,435

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

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Median effective property tax rate0.53%

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.

Cook County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Grand Marais$445,724$344,3240.50%$2,307
Lutsen$504,453$408,8520.62%$3,086
Hovland$440,755$313,0150.43%$1,792
Tofte$494,715$411,0000.66%$2,914
Schroeder$387,144$380,8530.55%$1,918
Grand Portage$618,451$445,4220.37%$2,298
FAQ

Cook County property records FAQ

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

Where can I search Cook County property records by address?

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

How do I find the owners of Cook County properties?

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

Where can I verify assessed value in Cook County?

Use the official Cook 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 Cook County?

Use the official Cook County Recorder Property Records 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 Cook County?

Use the official Cook 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 Cook County property owners?

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

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