Watonwan County, MN

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

Official sources

Watonwan 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.

Watonwan County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesWatonwan County Property Search (Beacon)beacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx
  • Uses Schneider Beacon platform for property data.
Deeds and recorded documentsWatonwan County Recorder - Document Searchwww.watonwancountymn.gov/385/Document-Search
  • Official portal for searching recorded real estate documents.
Property taxesWatonwan County Treasurer - Taxeswww.watonwancountymn.gov/245/Taxes
  • Provides information on tax payments and deadlines.
GIS and parcel mapsWatonwan County GIS Map (Beacon)beacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx
  • Interactive GIS mapping provided via Schneider Beacon.
Permits and building recordsWatonwan County Building Permitswww.watonwancountymn.gov/157/Building-Permits
  • Information on permit requirements; specific permit search may require direct contact with the Land Management department.
Zoning and land useWatonwan County Land Management & Zoningwww.watonwancountymn.gov/151/Land-Management-Zoning
  • Provides zoning ordinances and land use information.
County data

Watonwan 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$173,195

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$149,700

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$1,704

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

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Median effective property tax rate1.16%

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.

Watonwan County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Saint James$172,467$152,1001.09%$1,664
Madelia$201,521$177,1001.29%$2,107
Butterfield$146,673$132,1001.35%$1,667
Lewisville$113,943$104,0001.45%$1,408
Odin$85,543$62,2001.51%$894
Truman$265,648$249,0000.87%$2,416
Darfur$48,455$40,1002.17%$860
Ormsby$105,887$108,5001.27%$1,256
La Salle$76,664$78,2001.38%$982
FAQ

Watonwan County property records FAQ

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

Where can I verify assessed value in Watonwan County?

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

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

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

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

Use the official Watonwan County Recorder - Document Search 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 Watonwan County?

Use the official Watonwan County GIS Map (Beacon) 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 Watonwan County property owners?

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

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