Rowan County Property Records

Rowan County, North Carolina, encompasses eight towns, two cities, and a village. Property records in Rowan County, NC, include comprehensive information about real estate ownership, boundaries, and historical land use. These documents are necessary for verifying land ownership, assessing property values, and tracking land development trends.

The median home value in Rowan County is $184,650, while the median rent sits at $878. The median property tax rate for Rowan County residents is 0.75% of a property's assessed fair market value, and the median income is $64,079.

The Register of Deeds solely maintains the Rowan County property records. This office manages various property documents, such as deeds, mortgages, plats, powers of attorney, and other real estate-related archives.

Rowan County, NC, property records are typically indexed through several criteria like party name, property details, book and page number, date range, and parcel ID. To access the said documents, interested individuals can visit the Register of Deeds office in person or utilize the Register of Deeds Online Search tool.

Copies of certified property documents retrieved from the Rowan County Register of Deeds office are charged $5 for the initial page and $2 for each subsequent page. In contrast, non-certified copies cost $0.50 per page. For map copies, a $2 fee for each page is required.

For verification of zoning information in Rowan County, NC, one can contact the Planning and Development Department, particularly the Planning and Zoning section. This office manages zoning permits, subdivision reviews, and land use planning for unincorporated areas and most municipalities, excluding Salisbury, Landis, and Kannapolis.