Queen Anne's Property Records

Queen Anne's County, Maryland, has eight incorporated towns, with Centreville as the county seat. In Queen Anne's County, MD, property records are valuable sources of information about the properties and provide insights into property characteristics, details, and valuation.

Queen Anne's County property records data revealed an average home sale price of $370,770, while the median rent totals $1,451. The statistics also exhibited a median household income of $99,797. In terms of median property taxes, Queen Anne's County collects 0.8% of the assessed property value.

Property records in Queen Anne's County, MD, are primarily managed by the Circuit Court Clerk. The Circuit Court Clerk's office performs various court duties, including filing, docketing, and maintaining legal records. The office's property archives include land deeds, mortgages, plats, conveyances, and other essential documents.

These records are typically indexed by name, recording date, instrument type, book/page, and legal description and stored in original and electronic forms. Those who prefer to conduct an in-person search can visit the Clerk of Circuit Courts at Commerce St., Centreville, MD, during regular office hours.

On the other hand, Queen Anne's County property documents can be accessed online through the MDLANDREC and Plats.Net websites. These sites serve as centralized databases for land records and plats documented by Maryland Circuit Courts. However, accessing records through MDLANDREC requires account registration.

In Queen Anne's County, obtaining property records incurs specific fees. A standard copy per page costs $0.50, while certified copies cost an additional fee of $5. For a copy of a plat that is 11" x 17" or smaller, the price is $0.50, and $1 for a plat larger than 11" x 17". Lastly, a $10 fee for a copy debit service for any customer making self-service copies is charged.

The zoning of properties found in the Circuit Court Clerk's records can be confirmed by the Department of Planning and Zoning through (410) 758-4088. They administer the zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, critical area ordinance, and forest conservation regulations in line with the county's comprehensive plan.