Marion County, Ohio, houses 15 townships, seven villages, and one city. In Marion County, OH, property records are public documents showing who owns and how much a land parcel is worth, which are valuable for property-related matters, such as taxes and appraisals.

Marion County property records illustrate an average home value of $154,800 within the local market. The median rents are reported at $823, complemented by the median household income of $67,317. In property taxes, the county levies an average rate of 1.04% of a property's assessed valuation.

Property records in Marion County, OH, are kept by the Recorder’s Office. This office records and maintains land transactions and encumbrances, such as deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats.

Apart from the physical database, these records are indexed online in AVA Records Search. The system allows searching by party name, document type, date range, book and page, and legal description. The enclosed indexes are from 1983, while the images date back to 1993.

Individuals can access the system online or visit the Recorder’s Office at Center St., Marion, OH. To obtain copies of property documents, one must appear in person or send a written request with payment to the office or through recorder@co.marion.oh.us. The fees include $0.10 per page for copies made by the public and $2 for each page if the office staff makes the copies.

Property zoning information in Marion County, OH, can be verified by the local planning and zoning offices that oversee the jurisdiction of the property. Contact these offices to learn more about land use and zoning in the locality.