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Instant Access to Nelson County, Kentucky Property Records

Nelson County, Kentucky, features three cities: Bardstown, Bloomfield, and New Haven. In Nelson County, KY, property records track changes in property ownership, serving as a reference for identifying current titleholders, assessing values for tax purposes, and resolving questions about rights to use and possess real property.

When examining the recent Nelson County property records, one can uncover a median home value of $171,337 and a median rent of $791. With a median household income of $70,695, the county collects 0.86% median property taxes based on assessed property valuations.

Property records in Nelson County, KY, are managed by the Recording Department of the County Clerk. Tasked with overseeing documents dating back to 1785, it houses a comprehensive array of records, including deeds, mortgages, encumbrances, plats, and various miscellaneous documents crucial for property transactions and historical reference.

Individuals seeking access to the official records can visit the office in Bardstown during regular business hours. Alternatively, they can turn to the Online Access Portal to conveniently access property records remotely. This digital platform allows efficient searching based on multiple criteria such as name, book and page, instrument number, and instrument type.

The copy fees for obtaining property records in Nelson County are not specified in the provided fee schedule. Individuals are encouraged to inquire about these fees by contacting the Recording Department of the County Clerk at (502) 348-1820 or via email at nelsoncountyclerk@ky.gov.

Those interested in verifying zoning information in Nelson County can reach out to the respective cities' planning and zoning authorities. These entities typically handle zoning regulations, land use planning, and permitting within their jurisdictions, which help property owners navigate and adhere to specific zoning requirements.

Nelson County Property Statistics

For an easier overview of the difference in tax rates between counties, explore the charts below. You can also get additional insights on median home values, income levels and homeownership rates in your area.

Median Rent

Nelson County
$791
Kentucky
$735
National
$991

Median Property Tax Rate

Nelson County
0.86%
Kentucky
0.74%
National
0.94%

Median Home Value

Nelson County
$171,337
Kentucky
$136,710
National
$250,246

Median Income

Nelson County
$70,695
Kentucky
$54,612
National
$69,646

Unemployment Rate (%)

Nelson County
2.45%
Kentucky
3.41 %
National
3.44 %

Renter Occupied Housing (%)

Nelson County
17.52%
Kentucky
24.37 %
National
25.65 %
Nelson

Tax Assessor

  • Total Parcels: 23,284
  • Commercial Parcels: 904
  • Residential Parcels: 20,078
  • Other Parcels: 2,302
  • Tax Amount Population: 97.91%
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Last Assr Update: 2022-07-06
  • Tape Cutoff Date: 2021-04-01
  • Assessment Year: 2021
  • FIPS Code: 21179

Recorder

  • Deed Min: 2006-01-03
  • Deed Max: 2023-04-04
  • Commercial Deed Docs: 10,059
  • Residential Deed Docs: 22,532
  • Mortgage Min: 2006-01-03
  • Mortgage Max: 2023-04-04
  • Commercial Mortgage Docs: 5,969
  • Residential Mortgage Docs: 23,904
  • FIPS Code: 21179
  • Deed Docs: 32,591
  • Mortgage Docs: 29,873

AVM

  • County Population: 23284
  • Most Current Valuation Date: 2023-03-21
  • Total Parcels: 17,461
  • Residential Parcels: 17,461
  • FIPS Code: 21179

Geocode

  • Total Parcels: 23,203
  • Geocode Unavailable: 0
  • Parcel-Centroid Geocodes: 22,018
  • Street-Level Geocodes: 585
  • Other Geocodes: 600
  • FIPS Code: 21179

Foreclosure

  • State FIPs: 21
  • County FIPs: 179
  • Judicial/Non-Judicial: Judicial
  • Min Recording Date: 2017-02-08
  • NOD Document Count: 0
  • NOD Max Recording Date: N/A
  • NTS Document Count: 0
  • NTS Max Recording Date: N/A
  • LP Document Count: 0
  • LP MaxRecording Date: N/A
  • NOS Document Count: 105
  • NOS Max Recording Date: 2023-03-28

Assignment and Release

  • FIPs: 21179
  • Total Records: 47372
  • Assignment Min Recording Date: 2005-01-04
  • Assignment Max Recording Date: 2023-04-05
  • Assignment Doc Count: 4505
  • Release Min Recording Date: 2005-01-04
  • Release Max Recording Date: 2023-04-07
  • Release Doc Count: 42776
  • Other Min Recording Date: 2005-09-12
  • Other Max Recording Date: 2023-01-03
  • Other Doc Count: 91

Nelson County Registrar of Deeds

Nelson County Clerk

Address: 113 E Stephen Foster Ave.
Phone: 502-3481820 opt. 5
Fax: 502-348-1822
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Thursday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM)
Email: nelsoncountyclerk@ky.gov
Website: https://www.nelsoncountyclerk.com/
Official Records Search: https://landrecords.nelsoncountyclerk.com/search.php

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