Pike County, Illinois Property Records

Pike County, Illinois, incorporates 18 cities. In Pike County, IL, property records hold vital deeds and maps chronicling land transactions throughout history, underpinning decisions about zoning, taxes, and legal land use.

The latest data on Pike County property records reflects a median household income of $59,995, an average home value of $92,873, and a median rent of $712. As for the area's property taxes, a 1.52% of a property's assessed fair market value is imposed on average.

Property records in Pike County, IL, are primarily overseen by the County Clerk/Recorder. This governing entity is responsible for indexing deeds, liens, mortgages, and other related records. These public documents are meticulously indexed at the County Clerk/Recorder's office at 121 E. Washington Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363, and online.

To facilitate online access, one can utilize the Tapestry platform, a service best for individual property searches. This online database houses indexed records from December 1, 1990, and images from January 1, 1994. It charges per search using a credit card and allows users to search using criteria like name, document number, document type, recording date, consideration amount, and legal description.

Besides that, interested parties can subscribe to Laredo for extensive and comprehensive access to property documents. To subscribe, individuals must complete the Laredo Agreement and submit it to the office. For assistance, contact the County Clerk/Recorder at (217) 285-6812.

In Pike County, the fees for obtaining copies of property records can vary. Since the fee schedule on the official website does not include copy fees, contacting the County Clerk/Recorder is best to get the latest fee information.

For zoning confirmation, consult the Pike County Zoning Administrator. This official enforces the county's zoning ordinance and can assist with zoning-related issues such as variations, planned developments, non-conforming use, and conditional use. Additionally, it is advised to contact the zoning officials of respective cities for the latest zoning information concerning properties within their limits.