Cherry County, Nebraska, covers seven incorporated towns and three unincorporated ones. In Cherry County, NE, property records are the official ledger of ownership, value, and rights related to land, buildings, and housing. These records are crucial in policymaking, ensuring fair taxation, and facilitating property sales and transfers.

By evaluating the Cherry County property records, individuals can gain insights into the local housing market and economic condition through data such as the median home value of $103,333, the median rent of $593, and the median household income of $58,975.

Moreover, homeowners in Cherry County are subject to a median property tax rate of 1.29%.

The responsibility of regulating property records in Cherry County, NE, rests with the  Register of Deeds. The office diligently records various real estate documents such as deeds, maps, liens, leases, and plats, which are typically indexed by grantor/grantee names, recording dates, book and page references, and legal descriptions for public accessibility and efficient retrieval.

In response to the demands of the modern technological era, the Register of Deeds has actively incorporated scanning and microfilming into their standard indexing process. This approach has significantly improved the preservation of all documents they have recorded so far. 

Various office storage vaults house all indexed property instruments in Cherry County. To ensure public access, the Register's office at 365 N Main St #5, Valentine, NE 69201, caters to visitors wishing to research records and obtain copies directly from these vaults. They are open between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

The Cherry County Register of Deeds also allows the public to request document copies remotely by dialing (402) 376-2771. Interested individuals can directly engage with the office to understand the request procedure and associated fees.

To verify zoning on properties, contact the  Cherry County Planning and Zoning Office at (402) 376-1155. The office oversees the implementation of the comprehensive plan, enforcement of zoning regulations, and permit issuance in the county's unincorporated areas. For properties in the incorporated towns, zoning verification can be done by calling the overseeing local office.