Saline County, Nebraska, encompasses eight cities, with Crete having the largest land area. Property records in Saline County, NE, document land parcels and buildings and record sale amounts, property tax, title transfers, and more. This data supports real estate transactions.

Saline County property records reflect a median household income of $72,183 and indicate that the median home sale price stands at $152,871. The average rental cost is observed as $699. As to the median property tax collection, the county reported a property tax rate of 1.34%.

In Saline County, NE, property records are maintained by the County Clerk, who also serves as the ex officio register of deeds. The office records, preserves, and indexes mortgages, deeds, plats, liens, and other related instruments. However, note that tax liens received from the Nebraska Secretary of State's office are the only ones recorded by the County Clerk.

Individuals can access these recorded documents through the Nebraska Deeds Online database. This system allows users to view records at no cost. Scanned documents on file at the courthouse will display an icon showing that a PDF copy can be viewed.

The Nebraska Deeds Online database offers Name Search and Property Search. The Name Search allows individuals to locate records by entering the grantor/grantee names, while in the Property Search, users can enter specific property details to narrow down the search results.

If the needed records are unavailable online, visit the County Clerk's office during regular operating hours at 204 South High Street, Wilber, NE 68465. Alternatively, individuals can request copies of records by submitting a written request via mail to P.O. Box 865, Wilber, NE 68465, or through fax at 402-821-3381, along with the necessary documentation and fees.

Generally, certified copies of property records obtained from the Saline County Clerk cost $2 for the first page plus $1.50 for each additional page. For information on payment methods and specific requirements, contact the office at 402-821-2374.

For zoning verification, contact the Saline County Planning and Zoning Board, specifically if the property is in one of the county's unincorporated areas. For properties within city limits, contact relevant city offices to review applicable zoning codes and restrictions for that parcel.