Steele County, MN

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

Official sources

Steele 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.

Steele County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesSteele County Assessor Parcel Datasteele.minnesotaassessors.com
  • Provides detailed assessor data including photos, sketches, year built, square footage, and sales information.
Deeds and recorded documentsSteele County Recorder's Officewww.steelecountymn.gov/recorder/index.php
  • Official office for land transactions, deeds, mortgages, and liens. Access to recorded documents is available via the GIS Hub portal.
Property taxesSteele County Tax & Payment Informationtax.cptmn.us/PTaxPortal/
  • Provides tax information, special assessments, receipts, unpaid tax, and tax history.
GIS and parcel mapsSteele County GIS Hubsteele-county-hub-site-steelecomn.hub.arcgis.com
  • Includes Tax Parcel Viewer, recorded documents lookup, and property sales dashboard. Maps are for informational purposes.
Permits and building recordsSteele County Planning & Zoning Permitsmn-co-steele-pz.onegov.rtvision.com
  • Portal for building, septic, and zoning permits. County enforces building codes for rural areas and the cities of Medford, Ellendale, and Blooming Prairie.
Zoning and land useSteele County Planning & Zoning Departmentwww.steelecountymn.gov/planning_and_zoning/index.php
  • Provides information on land use ordinances, feedlots, septic systems, and zoning regulations.
County data

Steele 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$276,561

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$258,600

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$3,194

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

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Median effective property tax rate1.18%

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.

Steele County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Owatonna$278,816$264,5001.21%$3,364
Blooming Prairie$231,243$202,3501.06%$2,486
Medford$308,877$253,9500.91%$2,827
Ellendale$271,392$233,4000.88%$2,254
New Richland$353,588$422,1500.78%$2,676
Claremont$235,828$325,7001.13%$2,886
Waseca$238,065$263,3001.04%$2,292
Hope$149,648$157,2001.42%$2,090
FAQ

Steele County property records FAQ

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

Where can I verify assessed value in Steele County?

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

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

Use the official Steele County Tax & Payment Information for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

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

Use the official Steele 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 Steele County?

Use the official Steele County GIS Hub 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 Steele County property owners?

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

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