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Instant Access to Wells County, North Dakota Property Records

  • Owner(s)
  • Deed Records
  • Loans & Liens
  • Values
  • Taxes
  • Building Permits
  • Purchase History
  • Property Details
  • And More!

Wells County, North Dakota, comprises six cities. In Wells County, ND, property records are legal documents that establish ownership and property lines. These allow homeowners and the government to identify parcels for taxes, development, and land management.

Recent Wells County property records disclose that the average home value in the area stands at $103,550.00 while the median rent is at $563.00. These values are contrasted with the median household income of $65,357.50. Additionally, the county consistently gathers an average of 0.67% in property taxes.

The County Recorder is the designated custodian of property records in Wells County, ND. It permanently preserves and provides access to real estate records such as deeds, liens, mortgages, and other relevant documents.

Individuals can access these records by visiting the office at 700 Railway Street N #125, Fessenden, ND 58438. Alternatively, they can submit property documents request by faxing to (701) 547-3719.

For online access, interested parties can utilize the North Dakota Records Information Betwork (NDRIN). This subscription-based service allows individuals to search using parameters like grantor/grantee name, recording date, document type, and legal description. To learn more about subscription details, contact the County Recorder at (701) 547-3141.

Requesting copies of property records in Wells County has fees that vary depending on the type of document requested, certification, and retrieval method. Since the fee schedule on the official website does not include copy fees, it is advisable to contact the County Recorder at the provided phone number to get the latest fee information.

To verify zoning information in Wells County, refer to the Planning and Zoning Department. As the overseer of zoning within the county's unincorporated areas, this department maintains records and databases for determining a parcel's zoning designation.

For zoning information within city boundaries, it is advisable to consult the relevant city officials directly, as they manage their zoning regulations within their jurisdictions.

Wells County Property Statistics

For an easier overview of the difference in tax rates between counties, explore the charts below. You can also get additional insights on median home values, income levels and homeownership rates in your area.

Median Rent

Wells County
$563.00
North Dakota
$688.00
National
$840.25

Median Property Tax Rate

Wells County
0.67%
North Dakota
0.81%
National
0.74%

Median Home Value

Wells County
$103,550.00
North Dakota
$131,900.00
National
$173,750.00

Median Income

Wells County
$65,357.50
North Dakota
$76,250.00
National
$65,108.00

Unemployment Rate (%)

Wells County
1.19%
North Dakota
1.59 %
National
2.87 %

Renter Occupied Housing (%)

Wells County
13.14%
North Dakota
19.11 %
National
21.81 %
Wells

Tax Assessor

  • Total Parcels: 12,155
  • Commercial Parcels: 1,575
  • Residential Parcels: 2,714
  • Other Parcels: 7,866
  • Tax Amount Population: 89.47%
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Last Assr Update: 2022-11-07
  • Tape Cutoff Date: 2022-04-01
  • Assessment Year: 2022
  • FIPS Code: 38103

AVM

  • County Population: 12155
  • Most Current Valuation Date: 2023-03-19
  • Total Parcels: 4
  • Residential Parcels: 4
  • FIPS Code: 38103

Geocode

  • Total Parcels: 12,155
  • Geocode Unavailable: 0
  • Parcel-Centroid Geocodes: 8,013
  • Street-Level Geocodes: 1,178
  • Other Geocodes: 2,964
  • FIPS Code: 38103

Foreclosure

  • State FIPs: 38
  • County FIPs: 103
  • Judicial/Non-Judicial: Judicial
  • Min Recording Date: 2022-06-09
  • NOD Document Count: 0
  • NOD Max Recording Date: N/A
  • NTS Document Count: 0
  • NTS Max Recording Date: N/A
  • LP Document Count: 0
  • LP MaxRecording Date: N/A
  • NOS Document Count: 4
  • NOS Max Recording Date: 2022-11-23

Instant Access to Wells County, North Dakota Property Records

  • Owner(s)
  • Deed Records
  • Loans & Liens
  • Values
  • Taxes
  • Building Permits
  • Purchase History
  • Property Details
  • And More!