Decatur County, Indiana Property Records

Decatur County, Indiana, includes the City of Greensburg, four towns, and nine townships. In Decatur County, IN, property records document ownership and taxes paid for all public and private lands and buildings, providing a legal history vital for real estate transactions, inheritance, and land disputes.

Decatur County property records outline the present state of the housing market, indicating the average home value resting at $125,950 and the median rent set at $760. The county similarly has a median household income of $63,117.

The records also show that property owners in Decatur County contend with a median property tax rate of 0.62%.

The Recorder is the sole authority responsible for handling property records in Decatur County, IN. It oversees a range of real documents, including deeds, liens, and mortgages.

These official records are conveniently accessible through Doxpop, a web service allowing users to retrieve documents filed from January 1994 to the present. To facilitate an efficient search on this platform, individuals need to select the appropriate county and input specific details such as party name, document number, or book and page reference.

Moreover, interested individuals can still opt for the traditional approach of visiting the Recorder's office in person at 150 Courthouse Square, Suite 121, Greensburg, IN 47240, or inquiring by phone at (812) 663-4681.

The fees for acquiring property records in Decatur County vary depending on the document size and certification. Copies 11" x 17" or smaller cost $1 per page, while larger documents are $5 per page. Meanwhile, certification of any property document has a flat $5 fee.

Individuals seeking to verify zoning information in Decatur County should contact the Area Plan Commission. This commission is tasked with managing property zoning throughout the county, excluding areas within the city limits of Greensburg. For properties falling within Greensburg's limits, individuals are advised to contact the city's zoning official directly for the pertinent information.