Search Wilson County, KS Property Records

Wilson County, Kansas, has seven cities, with  Fredonia as the county seat. In Wilson County, KS, property records serve as valuable repositories of land ownership details and historical property information. These records are instrumental in promoting transparent governance, supporting substantial property valuation, and facilitating effective land management practices.

Recent Wilson County property records show that the average home value in the county reaches $82,500.00, with a median rent of $709.50 against a median household income of $56,941.00. Furthermore, property owners pay an average property tax rate of 1.29% of a property's assessed value.

The  Register of Deeds is the central repository for property records in Wilson County, KS. The office preserves significant real estate documents dating back to 1886, which include deeds, mortgages, easements, affidavits, and plats. The public can retrieve these documents during regular office hours at 615 Madison St., Room 106, Fredonia, KS 66736.

Alternatively, property records can be accessed remotely through the  Wilson County Parcel Search system. This online portal provides a convenient search function for parcel information in the county, with records searchable by owner's name, property address, parcel ID/number, property tract description, appraised value, property class, and parcel acreage.

Accessing the portal's features requires a registered account. Users who opt not to create an account can still access property documents through the supplementary public search on the same website.

Obtaining copies of property records in the county has fees that can vary based on the document type and services requested. Since the official website of the Register of Deeds did not specify the copy fee structure, individuals are advised to contact the office at (620) 378-3662 or via email at wlcorod@wilsoncountykansas.org to get the existing rates.

To verify zoning information, contact the Wilson County Zoning Administrator's Office or the planning and zoning office of the respective city where the property is located. For instance, if the parcel is in Fredonia, reach out to the  City Code Enforcement Department. Their maps and documents are regularly updated to reflect the designated zones and land use regulations enforced within their jurisdiction.