Aroostook Property Records

Aroostook County, Maine, comprises 56 municipalities. In Aroostook County, ME, property records contain ownership details and tax assessments, which help establish the legality of property transactions.

If one is interested in the local housing market, the Aroostook County property records can offer data such as an average home value of $128,102, a median rent cost of $698, and a median household income of $51,172 per year. Regarding property taxes, property owners pay an average rate of 1.19% of a property's assessed fair market value.

The maintenance of property records in Aroostook County, ME, is overseen by the Registry of Deeds. It manages documents like deeds, liens, and mortgages by meticulously indexing them for accessibility, with coverage areas designated as Northern and Southern.

For online access, the Northern Registry of Deeds Search Site and the Southern Registry of Deeds Search Site serve as user-friendly platforms. These platforms require a free account and allow the public to conduct precise searches using criteria like party name, document type, date range, instrument/plan number, book and page, etc.

For those preferring other access, computers are available at both the Northern Registry of Deeds office located at 22 Hall Street, Suite 201, Fort Kent, ME 04743, and the Southern Registry of Deeds office at Suite 102, 26 Court Street, Houlton, ME 04730. Requesting through mail is also an option.

$1 per page is charged for standard copies of property records in Aroostook County, with an additional $1 per page for copies made by the Registry and copies mailed. Certified copies and specific documents can have different prices. Thus, it is advisable to inquire at the Registry directly.

To verify zoning information in Aroostook County, contact the municipality where the property is located. Zoning regulations fall under their jurisdiction, and they can provide accurate and up-to-date information regarding zoning in their area.