Gallia Property Records

Gallia County, Ohio, comprises the City of Gallipolis and numerous villages and townships. In Gallia County, OH, property records document ownership and property lines to establish title to land and buildings. These are important for legal transactions like sales, mortgages, and taxes.

Gallia County property records serve as a comprehensive guide to the intricacies of the regional real estate environment. Notable figures include the average home value at $138,350 and the median rent fixed at $737. Additionally, the county showcases a median household income amounting to $58,670.

Regarding property tax administration, Gallia County charges a median real estate tax rate of 1.03%.

The Recorder is entrusted with the crucial responsibility of maintaining a spectrum of property records in Gallia County, OH. As the sole office handling real documents, it receives deeds, leases, mortgages, land contracts, plats, liens, and other related real estate paperwork.

Those wishing to access these records can visit the Recorder's office in person at 18 Locust Street, Gallipolis, OH 45631. Also, documents can be requested remotely by faxing a request to (740) 446-4804 or emailing deputyrecorders@gallianet.net.

In addition, the Recorder provides electronic access to property records through its comprehensive online database called eSearch. This searchable platform allows users to review records efficiently through search filters like name, book and page numbers, filing dates, property descriptions, document types, etc.

In Gallia County, regular copies of property records cost $2 per page, while certified copies cost $2 per page plus $1 for each seal. Certified plat copies are also available but charge $0.04 per square inch with a minimum of $4. Meanwhile, faxes of records cost $2 for local or toll-free transmission and $4 for long-distance faxes.

Property owners wishing to verify zoning information in Gallia County are advised to contact the local officials of whichever city, village, or township their property resides in. Each jurisdiction has different zoning codes, and their local official can help determine property designations within their limits.