Susquehanna Property Records

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, comprises 40 municipalities, including townships and boroughs. In Susquehanna County, PA, property records are collections of data that provide insights into the characteristics of real estate properties. They typically include information about the property's location, size, and assessment value, as well as details about the property's ownership history.

Susquehanna County property records offer a comprehensive view of the housing market trend, with a median home value of $202,504 and a median rent of $826 against the median household income standing at $62,534. The records also show that the property tax rate in the county is 1.23% of the property's assessed fair market value.

Property records in Susquehanna County, PA, are maintained by the Recorder of Deeds office. This office handles various property-related documents, including deeds, mortgages, landowner consents, easements, leases, land contracts, survey and subdivision maps, and more.

The deed and mortgage index spans from 1810 to the present, with records from 1974 onwards available on the LANDEX computer system.

LANDEX provides two tools for accessing Susquehanna County property records: LANDEX Remote for frequent users and LANDEX Webstore for infrequent users. LANDEX Remote charges per minute and page fees, while the Webstore charges per document or order. Searches in these tools cover criteria such as name, recorded date, book and page number, and more.

If records are unavailable online or certified copies are needed, visit the Recorder of Deeds office in person or submit a mail-in request to PO Box 218, 31 Lake Avenue, Montrose, PA 18801, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Certified copies of mortgages cost $5, while other instruments are $1.50 plus copy fees. For more information and inquiries about obtaining records, contact the office at (570) 278-4600 Ext. 4065/4066/4067.

To verify zoning information, contact the appropriate Susquehanna County Planning Commission Board Member. Speaking directly to a Board Member allows landowners, developers, and residents to get definitive zoning classification details for any parcel under review.