Somerset County, Pennsylvania, has 50 separate townships and boroughs. In Somerset County, PA, property records chronicle property ownership and historical accounts of transactions. These public references assist all involved parties in validating information, resolving disputes, and tracking property.

In Somerset County, PA, the median home rental price is $751, the average home value is $133,830, and the median property tax rate is 1.17% of a property's assessed fair market value. The median household income is $59,094.

The Recorder of Deeds manages the preservation of property records in Somerset County, PA. This office's recorded documents include mortgages, liens, easements, deeds, highway and subdivision plans, property options, and maps. These records are efficiently organized through an indexing system that includes name, property ID, address, map number, and land use code.

In Somerset County, individuals seeking to retrieve these records can visit the office at 300 N. Center Ave, Suite 400, Somerset, PA 1550, on weekdays or use the Real Estate Search tab on the office's website.

Alternatively, frequent researchers can employ the LANDEX remote software, specifically designed for PCs with Windows OS. This tool provides efficient document search and retrieval functions for property documents.

Acquiring property records from the Recorder of Deeds costs $0.50 for copies made in the office. For mailed copies, the cost is $3 for the first page plus $0.50 per extra page. Fax copies are $3 for the initial page and $1 for each additional page. Certification of copies carries an additional charge of $1.50 per document.

To verify zoning information in Somerset County, contact the Planning Commission at (814) 445-1544 or visit their office at 300 N. Center Ave, Suite 540, Somerset, PA 15501. This organization provides residents with zoning regulations and land subdivision guidelines.