Monroe County, Illinois, contains six separate towns and villages. In Monroe County, IL, property records chronicle land transactions, tax burdens, and legal descriptions. They monitor the use and development of properties in the county.

Monroe County property records present a comprehensive view of the housing dynamics, reflecting a median home value of $223,540. Further details from the records include a median rent of $960 and a median household income of $91,785. In property taxes, the county secures an average rate of 1.7% in collections.

Property records in Monroe County, IL, are overseen by the County Clerk and Recorder. Their primary duty includes archiving documents of land contracts, agreements, mortgages, liens, easements, UCCs, deeds, satisfactions, restrictions, and plats.

In Monroe County, individuals can access these documents by visiting the office at 100 South Main St., Waterloo, during regular business hours, from Monday to Friday. Alternatively, those who can't visit the office can search for records online through Tapestry.

This online platform provides access to documents dating back to 1984. Individuals can conduct searches using criteria such as name, document number/type, consideration amount, recorded date, parcel number, and legal description, subject to a fee.

Moreover, one can utilize the Record Hub to retrieve archives from 1952 to 1985. To do so, they need to establish an account and opt for a pay-as-you-go plan, allowing them to view and print documents.

The fee for obtaining record copies from the County Clerk and Recorder is $1.50 per page. For certification fees and additional inquiries, contact the office at 618-939-8623.

To verify zoning information, contact the Monroe County Zoning and Building Department at 618-939-8681 if the property resides in an unincorporated area. Meanwhile, residents within incorporated areas should contact their specific zoning offices for the confirmation of zoning details of their properties.