Pitkin County, Colorado, includes seven communities and portions of the Basalt Town. Property records in Pitkin County, CO, are public documents that track legal rights to land plots through recording sales, loans, boundaries, and owners. Real estate deals depend on these records verifying property rights.

According to the latest Pitkin County property records, the average home value stands at $800,550, with a median rent of $1,355 and a median household income of $84,020. The data further reveal that the county imposes 0.38% of a property's value as property tax.

In Pitkin County, CO, property records are managed by the Recording Department within the Clerk and Recorder's Office. This department diligently records, indexes, and archives documents concerning real property transfers, liens, deeds of trust, plats, and related instruments for public accessibility and retrieval.

Accessible through the Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder Online Services system, documents from 1977 can be searched by reception number, book/page, grantor, grantee, and legal descriptions. For records from 1950 to 1976, the search parameters include reception number, book/page, grantor, or grantee.

Additionally, historical document images from 1880 to 1949 are available in the system and searchable by book/page or reception number. Images of recorded documents can be acquired online by clicking "Save Image" or "Email Image," with purchased images downloadable without watermarks.

Documents not available online can be accessed by visiting the Recording Research Room at 530 E Main St., Suite 104, Aspen, CO 81611, Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 970-429-2716 or using the "Schedule an Appointment" button on the Recording Department's web page. Fees for copies are $0.25 per page or $5.50 for plats.

If the acquired records need zoning verification, consult the Pitkin County Community Development Department. Their office can review property files, land use codes, and zoning maps to validate zoning designations and permitted land uses for specific parcels. Reaching out to local planning and zoning offices can also help verify this information across municipal jurisdictions.