Kalkaska County, Michigan, consists of 12 townships and four separate cities and villages. In Kalkaska County, MI, property records cover details like ownership, valuations, boundaries, and taxes for all county parcels. Access to these public archives supports research, real estate activity, and government oversight around land use and housing issues.

If one is interested in the local housing market, the Kalkaska County property records can offer data such as an average home value of $166,800, a median rent cost of $971, and a median household income of $60,604. Regarding property taxes, property owners pay an average rate of 0.93% of a property's assessed fair market value.

In Kalkaska County, MI, the Register of Deeds office maintains the property records. This office serves as the official custodian of recorded documents, including plats, financing statements, deeds, land contracts, liens, and mortgages.

To access these records, individuals can visit the Register of Deeds office at Administrative Bldg - 605 N. Birch St., Kalkaska, MI 49646, during regular business hours. No appointment is necessary for in-person access. Alternatively, individuals can submit a written request via fax at (231) 258-3345 or through email at jdegraaf@kalkaskacounty.org.

For online access, the Tapestry search system offers a convenient option, allowing retrieval of property documents dating back to May 20, 1992, to the present. Records on this platform can be searched, viewed, and printed for a fee using party name, document number, document type, legal description, consideration amount, metes and bounds, recording date, and parcel number.

Fees for obtaining copies of property records in Kalkaska County, MI, vary based on the record type, retrieval method, and additional services requested. For a complete fee structure and any assistance needed in obtaining records, individuals should contact the Register of Deeds office at (231) 258-3315.

If the obtained records need zoning verification, contact the Kalkaska County Planning, Zoning, and Soil Erosion Department. This department is responsible for overseeing and managing zoning regulations of the seven townships in the county. For properties not under their jurisdiction, the local planning and zoning office in a city, village, or township where the parcel is located should be contacted.