Anoka County Property Search
Anoka County property records involve official documents that provide important information concerning real properties and estate holdings within the county. The Property Records & Taxation Division is responsible for maintaining and disseminating property records in Anoka County. Property searches are a necessary activity that takes place during the acquisition of real properties within the county. A property search provides a potential buyer or seller with crucial information concerning a property. This is to determine whether the property owner possesses the property free and clear of any issues, such as unpaid debts or zoning violations.
Are Anoka County Property Records Public?
Yes. The Open Records Law, Minn. Statutes 13.01 et seq., establishes a presumption that public data are open to the public and accessible to the public for both inspection and copying. However, certain data are not open to the public unless there is a federal law, a state statute, or a temporary classification of data that specifies otherwise. General non-public data includes security information, which, if disclosed, would probably seriously compromise the safety of data, assets, people, or property against loss, theft, manipulation, inappropriate use, escape attempt, unlawful disclosure, trespassing, or bodily harm.
Where to Perform an Anoka County Property Lookup
The Division of Property Records & Taxation allows anyone to conduct a property lookup in Anoka County. To perform a property lookup, visit the Recorded Document Access page. Recorded documents may be obtained through the following methods.
- Subscription Service: This option is available for individuals who need frequent and continuous access to several recorded documents. This service is invoiced monthly and necessitates the creation of a billing account. The grantor/grantee, plat or survey documents may be obtained through this method. Email RS-PropTax@anokacountymn.gov or call (763) 324-1142 to begin the license "Agreement for the Subscription Service" process. Cheques are the preferred form of payment.
- Public Research Room: The Public Research Area, situated in Room 119 of the Government Center in Anoka, provides terminals to help the public with questions about tract information and real estate records. It is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Optical Images Purchase (bulk image sales): Ideal for individuals who wish to continuously acquire all of the electronic photographs of recorded documents, this option offers bulk purchasing at a discounted fee of $0.15/image. Recorded surveys that are 11" x 17" or smaller may be viewed in the images category. Images may be provided every two weeks or monthly. The preferred method of payment is via cheque.
How to Perform a Property Owner Lookup in Anoka County
The easiest way to perform a property owner lookup in Anoka County is through the Property Information Search tool provided by the Property Records and Taxation Division. Requesters can conduct a basic, sales, map, multi-year, or advanced search using the tool. Other ways to find property owner information are by phone at (763) 323-5400, email at rs-proptax@anokacountymn.gov, or in person at the Division. The Record staff would require sufficient information about the property to process the request. Note that a small fee applies to copies of property records.
How to Find Anoka County Property Records Online
Anoka County has a central online portal where individuals can find property records. This portal allows individuals to conduct a:
- Basic Search: A search can be conducted by parcel ID or property address.
- Sales Search: The search criteria are by city, property type, sales date, sales price, or sales eCRV number.
- Map Search: Requesters can select layers like pin, address, multi-unit address, parcel ID, plat, half sections, schools, or public buildings to search.
- Multi-Year Search: Conduct a search by parcel ID or address
- Advanced Search: Conduct a search by parcel ID, address, lot/unit, zip code, or block/outlet/tract. Requesters can narrow their search by selecting a section, township, range, or Qtr/Qtr.
The general public can also search Anoka County property records online via certain third-party websites. Interested parties may obtain property records by providing the information required for a search, such as the property address, owner's name, or document title. There may be costs associated with conducting a search on a third-party website.
How to Find Property Owner by Address for Free
Record seekers can find property owners by address at no cost through the Ankota County Parcel Viewer. Users must select Address Search or Multi-unit Address Search in the search field. The search will return sufficient information about the property, including the owner’s name and address.
Anoka County Property Tax Lookup
An individual can obtain property tax information in Anoka County by contacting the Anoka County Property and Taxation Division. Select the Property Assessment & Taxation option and click the "Taxation" icon. Click on the link under the "2023 Proposed Property Tax Statements" heading. Enter the required information, and click the "Search" button. Alternatively, interested persons can visit the Division during office hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.) to conduct a property tax lookup.
The taxation department can place a lien on the property when outstanding property taxes are not paid. For this reason, before buying any real estate, buyers should always thoroughly assess any liens that may still be present.
How to Find Anoka County Property Appraiser
The Minnesota Commerce Department provides a License Lookup Directory where members of the public can find licensed property appraisers in Anoka County. The search parameters are by license number, license type, name, or city. Another way to find a licensed Anoka County property appraiser would be to visit the Department in person during office hours. The Department is located at:
Minnesota Department of Commerce
85 7th Place East, Suite 280
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Phone: (651) 539-1500
Anoka County Property Assessor
The Anoka County Property Assessment Division is accountable for classifying and valuing properties for taxation purposes. Distinctive responsibilities of the county assessor include:
- Assessment and appraisal in districts under contract
- The evaluation of assessment ratios statistically in every jurisdiction
- Court appearances about challenges with assessments
- Assessment-level advice to the County Board of Equalization.
The Anoka County Property and Taxation Division can be contacted at:
Anoka County Property and Taxation Division
2100 3rd Avenue
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: (763) 323-5400
Email: rs-proptax@anokacountymn.gov
