Ashland County, Ohio Property Records

Ashland County, Ohio, houses one city, eight villages, and 15 townships. In Ashland County, OH, property records offer a wealth of information about land and property, including ownership details, legal descriptions, and data related to taxes and assessments.

Ashland County property records provide insights into residents' home values, rents, and incomes. The median house value stands at $170,811 throughout the county, and the median rent is $816, crucial information for those seeking accommodation. At $68,579, the median household income offers a glimpse into the community's living standards.

Regarding how Ashland County property taxes compare, the county collects 1.03% of property fair market values on average.

Property records in Ashland County, OH, fall under the purview of the  County Recorder. The Recorder maintains and indexes property-related documents such as deeds, leases, liens, mortgages, plats, releases, and other miscellaneous files stored by names, instrument numbers, book/page, subdivision, and recording date range.

Individuals can access these documents remotely through the  County Recorder Records Search site. Certified and indexed records from 1995 and images from Book 333 onwards (2003) are available on this system. Older documents can be searched via computer or physical books at the Recorder's office at the Courthouse, 2nd St., Ashland, OH, during regular office hours.

The County Recorder charges fees for copies of property records obtained from its office. These include the $0.10 price per page for unassisted copies and $2 each page for documents furnished by the Recorder's staff. For certified copy fees and additional possible charges, contact the office at (419) 282-4238.

If the property records lack confirming details about zoning, contact the local zoning office of the township, village, or city where the property resides. Most of these local offices have existing zoning regulations. For further inquiries, the  Planning Department can be contacted at (419) 281-7645. This department handles all lot splits under 20 acres into the county's unincorporated parts.