Gage County, Nebraska, houses three cities and nine villages. In Gage County, NE, property records are crucial for documenting land ownership, boundaries, encumbrances, and transfers, essential for real estate transactions and public planning.

Recent Gage County property records show that the county's homes, typically rent out for about $844, are valued at around $150,900 on average, and property tax is approximately 1.43% of assessed fair market value. The area has a median household income of $69,963.

Property records in Gage County, NE, are safeguarded by the Register of Deeds. This office thoroughly records, preserves, and indexes real estate documents, such as mortgages, warranty deeds, plats, and other miscellaneous filings affecting a specific county property.

The Register's office has scanned old books from 1997 and entered them into the electronic terminals, while the numerical indexes have been scanned through 2014. Documents before 1997 are available for in-person browsing during office hours in the Register of Deeds office at 612 Grant St., Room 1, Beatrice, NE 68310.

Meanwhile, electronic documents from 1997 are accessible on the Nebraska Deeds Online website. Users can search the site using instrument type, recording date, grantor/grantee, and legal description.

Alternatively, individuals can mail record requests to the Gage County Register of Deeds at P.O. Box 337, Beatrice, NE 68310, provided that document reference is stated. Regarding fees, obtaining certified copies of property records from the Register costs $1.50 per page. For a complete fee structure and the payment process, contact the Register of Deeds office at (402) 223-1361 before mailing in a request.

If zoning verification is required, individuals can contact the Gage County Planning and Zoning Office at (402) 223-1305. This office provides comprehensive information about planning, development, subdivisions, zoning regulations, land use codes, and revisions. Furthermore, individuals can contact the local offices, which possess the most recent and detailed zoning records.