Alachua Property Records

Alachua County, Florida, is divided into nine cities and towns. In Alachua County, FL, property records include documented information on land ownership, legal description, encumbrances, and transactions. These public records are vital in establishing property boundaries and rights for buying, selling, and settling disputes.

As per Alachua County property records, the average home values hovers around $182,515, while the median monthly rental charges cost $994. The data also indicate that the county's households generate a median salary of $50,773, and the collected median property taxes from homeowners have an average rate of 1.01%.

The Alachua County Clerk of Court is responsible for safekeeping all the property records in Alachua County, FL. The office archives pertinent instruments like easements, deeds, plats, liens, and mortgages. Property records are systematically indexed by grantee/grantor names, document types, property addresses, instrument numbers, and recording dates.

Individuals can access Alachua County property records by visiting the Official Records Office or searching online through the Official Records Search and the Statewide Official Records Search systems.

In Alachua County, individuals obtaining property records can expect varying fees. Standard document copies, not exceeding 8 1/2" x 14", cost $1 per page, while larger documents above this size are $5 per page. Certified copies are also available at a fee of $2 each.

For those interested in microfilm copies, the cost is $42 per book, while a CD containing property records costs $47.50 per book and index.

If the current appraised value of a property in the county is needed, contact the Alachua County Property Appraiser's office, which is headed by Ayesha Solomon. To obtain the appraisal value information, interested individuals typically need to provide the property address, parcel ID number, or other identifying details requested by the office staff.

For zoning verification, contact the Alachua County Zoning Administration. They offer applications and guidance for various zoning-related matters, including Family Homestead Exceptions, Accessory Living Units, Home-Based Businesses, and Lot Splits.