What does it mean when a House says public record?

When you buy a home, the transaction is public. Recording means filing your deed and / or mortgage with your county. The document is date and time stamped, and may be uploaded to a web site for the public. You pay recording fees at closing when you sign your final documents.

How do I find out how much a house sold for?

5 Ways to Find the Selling Price of Homes In Your Area in Under 5 Minutes

1. Ask a real estate agent to run nearby comps for you.
2. Search Zillow for ‘recently sold’ properties in your neighborhood.
3. Check Trulia’s U.S. Assessor Records and Property Information database.
4. Use RealtyTrac’s database of recently sold homes.

Can you find out how much someone owes on their mortgage?

The amount owed on any mortgage is a matter of public record and can be found at the County Recorder. Buyers can search in person or online, where county records are available. Once they identify the property and lienholder, buyers can see the most recently recorded mortgage information.

Where can you find free public records?

You may be able to find free public records at the website of the clerk of the court, sheriff’s office, registrar of deeds, and department of vital records. Keep in mind that not all counties have made their records accessible on the Internet and even in locations where records are available…

What are public property records?

Public Property Records include a variety of documents, such as Hamburg property transfers, real estate contracts, and historical sale records. Records related to property taxes, property tax assessments, real estate assessments, and other tax documents are also considered Property Records.

What does public record mean?

public record. n. any information, minutes, files, accounts or other records which a governmental body is required to maintain, and which must be accessible to scrutiny by the public. This includes the files of most legal actions.