Lake County, Colorado Property Records

Lake County, Colorado, comprises the cities of Leadville and Leadville North within its border. Property records in Lake County, CO, contain specifics on land parcels and structures purchased within the county's jurisdiction. The records provide data such as property size, value, and owner name that are important for taxation and real estate transactions.

Lake County property records show a median home value of $287,450 and a median rental value of $1,169. The recorded median household income for county residents is $70,833. Within the realm of taxation, Lake County features a median property tax rate of 0.48% of the property's assessed value.

In Lake County, CO, property records are maintained by the County Clerk and Recorder. The office is responsible for registering and issuing various property instruments, including plats, deeds, mortgages, and liens. These records are accessible to the public under the Colorado Open Records Act.

To access property records, individuals can use the iCounty.Org database, which allows viewing real estate index information from 1980 to the present. The search can be typically conducted using recording date, document number, instrument type, book and page details, name, and legal description.

To use the system, individuals must sign up as new users and pay a fee of $25 for 24 hours. Additionally, there is a charge of $0.25 per printed page. Monthly subscriptions are also available for continued access.

For those who prefer not to use the online system or if the records are unavailable online, individuals can visit the Clerk and Recorder's office at 505 Harrison Avenue, Leadville, CO. There are two public computers available for viewing records at no charge.

If a printed record is required, staff assistance is available for $0.25 per page for most documents. There is an additional $1 fee per document for certified copies, while plat copies can be obtained at $10 per page.

Alternatively, individuals can request records remotely by submitting a written request to the Lake County Clerk and Recorder's office at P.O. Box 917, Leadville, CO 80461, along with the necessary documentation and fees. For further information and assistance, call the office at 719-486-4131.

For zoning verification, contact the Lake County Community Planning and Development Department, as they administer all county's planning, zoning, subdivision, and other land use matters. For properties within the cities, it is recommended to direct the inquiries to the City Planning Director at 719-427-0517.