Ward County, ND

Ward County, ND 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 Ward County, North Dakota. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Ward 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.

Ward County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesWard County Assessor Property Searchward.northdakotaassessors.com
  • Provides property record cards, sales searches, and building information.
Deeds and recorded documentsWard County Recorder (NDRIN)www.ndrin.com/counties/ward/
  • Access to recorded documents via the North Dakota Recorders Information Network (NDRIN). Subscription required for full access.
Property taxesWard County Property Tax Portalitax.tylertech.com/wardnd/default.aspx
  • Official vendor portal for property tax payments and records.
GIS and parcel mapsWard County Parcel Viewerwww.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html
  • Interactive GIS map for parcel identification. Maps are for informational purposes and not legal surveys.
Permits and building recordsWard County Building Permitswww.co.ward.nd.us/292/Building-Permits
  • Information on building permits and inspection requirements. City-specific permits may be handled by local municipalities.
Zoning and land useWard County Planning & Zoningwww.co.ward.nd.us/193/Planning-Zoning
  • Provides land use policies and zoning resources. Zoning maps may be available through the Planning Resources page.
County data

Ward 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$280,391

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$114,500

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$2,264

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

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Median effective property tax rate0.85%

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.

Ward County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Minot$289,601$119,0000.88%$2,436
Burlington$284,604$111,0000.60%$1,864
Surrey$296,830$117,5000.67%$2,011
Kenmare$135,859$52,5001.05%$1,029
Berthold$220,441$85,5000.68%$1,132
Sawyer$209,681$78,5000.65%$1,059
Douglas$169,493$82,0001.46%$2,965
Des Lacs$221,397$83,0000.72%$1,171
Ryder$68,562$37,2501.07%$761
Carpio$144,504$44,0000.79%$988
FAQ

Ward County property records FAQ

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

Where can I verify assessed value in Ward County?

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

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

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

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

Use the official Ward County Recorder (NDRIN) 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 Ward County?

Use the official Ward County Parcel Viewer 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 Ward County property owners?

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

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