Saguache Property Records

Saguache County, Colorado, has 19 cities, with Picayune being the largest. In Saguache County, CO, property records serve as a comprehensive source of information on land and buildings within the county. These records establish legal ownership, assess value, define usage rights, and track changes in real estate.

Saguache County property records reveal a median home value of $222,750, a median rent of $814, and a median household earning of $46,242. The data also shows that Saguache County imposes a median property tax rate of 0.37% to its residents.

Property records in Saguache County, CO, are regulated by the  Clerk and Recorder. The office is responsible for the upkeep and management of various property-related documents, such as mortgages, deeds, plats, leases, and liens. As the designated custodian for the county, the Clerk and Recorder has implemented a systematic indexing process to handle property records efficiently.

This process usually entails scanning and microfilming the documents before they are stored both physically and electronically. The documents are then categorized based on their type, party name, book/page number, and other relevant legal criteria for easy retrieval and reference.

To provide convenient public access to records, the Clerk and Recorder's office offers the  iCounty website. This platform houses real estate documents from 1994 onwards. However, interested individuals must first create an account on the website. For inquiries or assistance regarding the account creation process, call the Clerk and Recorder's office at (719) 655-2512.

Documents that are unavailable online, particularly those verified before 1994, are available for review and duplication directly from the office at 501 4th St., Main Floor, Saguache, CO 81149. Obtaining copies from the office typically costs $0.25 per page. For certified copies, there is an extra fee of $1 per document. If plat maps are needed, larger sheets, such as 24" x 36", cost $10 each.

For zoning verification, contact the  Saguache County Land Use Department. They handle zoning-related matters, such as land use planning, street database maintenance, and GIS land-based mapping for the unincorporated county areas. For parcels within incorporated regions, consult the overseeing local offices, which can provide zoning references, such as land use records and updated maps.