Mason County, Michigan, has 15 townships, three villages, and two cities. In Mason County, MI, property records provide a wealth of vital data essential for facilitating in-depth real estate transactions between buyers and sellers, including information on ownership history, parcel boundaries, land use restrictions, tax assessments, and much more.

Mason County property records indicate that the average home value in the county is $160,316, with a median rent of $856. With these values, the county's households have a median declared income of $55,636. In median property taxes, the county reported a rate that corresponds to 1.09% of a property's value.

Property records in Mason County, MI, are diligently maintained by the Register of Deeds office. Their records include but are not limited to deeds, financial statements, and plat boards. The repository houses document images and indexes from June 23, 1840.

These records are available online via the Tapestry Web Portal for occasional users and Laredo for frequent users. Records in these databases can be searched using names, document numbers, types, recorded dates, considerations, and parcel numbers. For those visiting the office in person for in-depth property record searches, its location is 04 East Ludington Avenue, Suite 101, Ludington, Michigan.

Property records acquired directly from the office involve varied fees. Regular copies cost $1 per page, plats are $2 per page, and certification is $5 per document. For additional information, contact the Register of Deeds office at (231) 843-4466 or email register@masoncounty.net.

For zoning verification, contact the Mason County Planning and Zoning Department. They administer and enforce the county zoning ordinance in the Amber, Branch, Custer, Eden, Logan, Meade, Riverton, Sheridan, Summit, Sheridan, and Victory townships. If the property is outside their jurisdiction, contact the local planning and zoning office instead.