Starke Property Records

Starke County, Indiana, has nine townships and three other municipalities. In Starke County, IN, property records contain pertinent information on land ownership and features, a valuable resource for assessing property values and enabling informed real estate transactions.

Starke County property records reflect a median household income of $55,158 and indicate that the median home sale price stands at $125,900. The average rental cost is observed as $798. Regarding median property tax collection, the county reported a property tax rate of 0.72%.

Property records in Starke County, IN, are managed by the Recorder. They keep all official real estate documents such as deeds, mortgages, plats, releases, liens, eases, and other miscellaneous records. The Recorder's office maintains physical and electronic indices, organized by name, legal description, recording date, document type, and book/page for easy access and reference.

For those who need to access online electronic records occasionally, the Tapestry program offers a fee-based service. On the other hand, regular users can subscribe to the Laredo system, which requires an agreement with the Recorder. The online archives date back to 1920 for indices and 1999 for images.

Alternatively, the Recorder's office, located at 53 East Mound St., Knox, IN 46534, allows visitors to navigate documents easily by reviewing the archives during office hours. Property documents can also be requested conveniently by calling the Recorder at (574) 772-9109 or via email at recorder75@starke.in.gov.

In Starke County, the cost of copies of property records varies. For copies that are 11" x 17" or smaller, the fee is $1 per page. If the copies are larger than 11" x 17", the cost increases to $5 per page. Additionally, if a document needs to be certified, there is an extra charge of $5.

For zoning verification, one can contact the Starke County Planning Commission at (574)-772-9133. The commission processes applications for buildings and businesses and provides the county with ordinances. Verified zoning information can also be obtained by contacting the local planning/zoning offices with jurisdiction over the subject property.