Caroline County, Maryland Property Records

Caroline County, Maryland, governs ten municipalities, with Denton as the county seat. In Caroline County, MD, property records provide official data on local land and buildings, like tax information, owner names, property boundaries, and sale prices over time. This data underpins real estate deals and set values for tax purposes across the county.

Based on the latest data, Caroline County property records reveal a real estate market with an average home value of $241,987, a median household income of $66,093, and a median rent of $1,202. The county expresses discontent with its median property tax rate of 0.97%.

Property records in Caroline County, MD, are kept by the Land Records Department of the Circuit Court Clerk's Office. These are easily accessible through user-friendly online platforms such as MDLANDREC and PLATS.NET. These portals offer seamless viewing and acquisition of real estate documents, including deeds, mortgages, liens, leases, and surveys.

MDLANDREC contains land records indexed by book or page number, owner name, property address, and deed reference number. Simultaneously, PLATS.NET provides records of plats and land surveys searchable by plat or box number, right of way plats, and book or page number.

Alternatively, in-person searches are available by visiting the office at County Courthouse, Room 104, 109 Market St., Denton, MD, where computer terminals and staff assistance facilitate in-person document searches.

Obtaining copies of property records in Caroline County varies. Copies of general documents and plats up to 11" x 17" in size are $0.50 per page, while larger plats incur a charge of $1 per page. Moreover, obtaining certified copies entails a $5 surcharge, exemplified copies come with an additional $10 cost, and utilizing the copy debit service for self-service copies carries a $10 fee.

To check zoning details in the county, contact the Caroline County Planning and Codes Department. The office administers and oversees county-wide planning and zoning with additional information about zoning districts, maps, and ordinances accessible and downloadable online.