Wells County, ND

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

Official sources

Wells 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.

Wells County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesWells County Tax Equalization Departmentwww.wellscountynd.com/departments/tax-equalization/
  • The department does not provide online property cards or assessment data; inquiries must be made directly to the office.
Deeds and recorded documentsNDRIN (North Dakota Recorders Information Network)www.ndrin.com/recorders/
  • Official statewide portal for accessing recorded property documents. Requires subscription for full access.
Property taxesWells County Property Tax Searchndtax.biz/wells/
  • Official vendor portal for viewing property tax statements and payment information.
GIS and parcel mapsNorth Dakota Parcel Viewerexperience.arcgis.com/experience/a03c7e171698481e875b46550ac0a81d
  • Statewide parcel viewer providing GIS data for Wells County.
Permits and building recordsWells County Planning and Zoning Permitswww.wellscountynd.com/departments/planning-and-zoning/
  • Building permit applications and zoning forms are available for download. Permits are managed at the county level.
Zoning and land useWells County Zoning Ordinances and Mapswww.wellscountynd.com/departments/planning-and-zoning/
  • Zoning ordinances and maps are available as PDF downloads.
County data

Wells 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$147,352

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$81,840

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$1,098

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

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Median effective property tax rate0.88%

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.

Wells County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Harvey$178,462$100,0100.98%$1,406
Fessenden$113,068$67,5451.03%$980
Bowdon$102,502$49,1600.53%$348
Sykeston$118,064$57,9300.52%$612
Cathay$149,122$78,2200.46%$676
Hurdsfield$79,145$39,3000.44%$312
Heimdal$54,881$21,3800.35%$147
FAQ

Wells County property records FAQ

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

Where can I verify assessed value in Wells County?

Use the official Wells County Tax Equalization Department for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

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

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

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

Use the official NDRIN (North Dakota Recorders Information Network) 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 Wells County?

Use the official North Dakota 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 Wells County property owners?

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

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