Median estimated market value for properties in this county.
AssessorSearch county dataStearns County, MN
Stearns 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 Stearns County, Minnesota. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.
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Official sources
Stearns 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.
| Record type | Official source | Notes |
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| Assessed values | Stearns County Property Assessment Serviceswww.stearnscountymn.gov/450/Property-Assessment-Services |
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| Deeds and recorded documents | Stearns County LandSharkerecording.stearnscountymn.gov/LandShark/ |
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| Property taxes | Stearns County Property Taxeswww.stearnscountymn.gov/666/Property-Taxes |
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| GIS and parcel maps | Stearns County GIS Hubstearns-county-gis-stearns.hub.arcgis.com |
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| Permits and building records | Stearns County Building & Land-Related Permitswww.stearnscountymn.gov/1027/Building-Land |
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| Zoning and land use | Stearns County Zoningwww.stearnscountymn.gov/928/Zoning |
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County data
Stearns 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 assessed value from county assessment records when available.
AssessorSearch county dataMedian annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.
AssessorSearch county dataMedian effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.
AssessorSearch county dataCity property data
Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.
| City | Median estimated value | Median assessed value | Median effective property tax rate | Median tax amount |
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| Saint Cloud | $272,892 | $236,800 | 1.20% | $3,178 |
| Sartell | $342,837 | $325,000 | 1.22% | $4,134 |
| Cold Spring | $353,213 | $331,050 | 0.97% | $3,426 |
| Saint Joseph | $316,292 | $300,850 | 1.04% | $3,380 |
| Paynesville | $281,526 | $264,650 | 0.94% | $2,768 |
| Richmond | $364,661 | $345,500 | 0.89% | $3,556 |
| Sauk Centre | $270,734 | $252,400 | 1.24% | $3,236 |
| Avon | $369,809 | $355,000 | 0.97% | $3,784 |
| Melrose | $268,349 | $241,000 | 0.83% | $2,220 |
| Albany | $308,197 | $295,050 | 1.10% | $3,505 |
FAQ
Stearns County property records FAQ
Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.
Where can I search Stearns County property records by address?
Use the official Stearns County Property Assessment Services to search Stearns County property records by address or parcel number. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to search Stearns County by address or APN.
How do I find the owners of Stearns County properties?
Use the official Stearns County Property Assessment Services 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 Stearns County properties by address or APN.
Where can I verify assessed value in Stearns County?
Use the official Stearns County Property Assessment Services for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.
Where can I look up Stearns County property tax bills or payments?
Use the official Stearns County Property Taxes for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.
Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Stearns County?
Use the official Stearns County LandShark 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 Stearns County?
Use the official Stearns County GIS Hub for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.
Where can I search permits or zoning in Stearns County?
Use Stearns County Building & Land-Related Permits for permits and Stearns County Zoning for zoning or land-use records. City properties may require city-specific permit or planning portals.
Can I build a list of Stearns County property owners?
Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.
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