Access Madison County Property Records

Madison County property records are available from the County Auditor and County Recorder in London. The Auditor maintains all property valuations, tax data, and parcel maps. The Recorder stores deeds, mortgages, liens, and other title documents. Both offices are in the Madison County Courthouse on Main Street. You can search most records online for free through the Auditor's web portal. The Recorder also provides online access to recorded documents. Ohio law makes all property records public, so anyone can look them up. Madison County is a smaller county west of Columbus, but its proximity to the metro area keeps the property market active.

Madison County Auditor Office

The Madison County Auditor serves as the chief fiscal officer for the county under ORC Chapter 319. This office determines fair market values for all real property in Madison County and calculates tax bills. The Madison County Auditor's website provides a free property search system. You can look up any parcel by owner name, address, or parcel number. Results include ownership details, legal descriptions, assessed and market values, building characteristics, and tax payment history.

The office is at 1 North Main Street, London, OH 43140. Hours are Monday through Friday. Call with questions about property values, tax bills, or exemption programs. The Auditor also manages the county's GIS mapping tools. You can view parcel lines laid over aerial photos and click on any lot to see its details.

Madison County has a mix of agricultural land and residential development. The western part of the county is mostly farmland. Areas closer to Columbus have seen more growth. This mix means the Auditor handles both rural acreage and suburban lots.

Ohio's public records law under ORC 149.43 ensures that all county property records, including those in Madison County, are open to the public.

Under this law, you can inspect or copy any Madison County property record during regular business hours at no cost.

Search Madison County Property Data

Start at the Auditor's website. Use the property search tool. Enter a name, street address, or parcel number. The system returns results quickly. Each record shows the current owner, mailing address, legal description, land use code, and current values. Building details list square footage, year built, room count, and construction type. Sales history includes past transaction dates, prices, and the names of buyers and sellers.

The GIS map is another useful tool. You can zoom in to any part of Madison County and click on parcels to view their records. The map shows property lines over satellite images. It helps when you know where a property is but lack the exact address. These maps show approximate boundaries. For precise lines, hire a licensed surveyor.

For deeds and mortgages, check the Recorder's online search. Search by grantor, grantee, document type, or recording date. All records in Madison County are public under ORC Section 149.43. You do not need to explain why you want to see them.

Madison County Recorder and Deeds

The Madison County Recorder's Office files all documents that affect property title. This includes deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and plat maps. When real estate in Madison County changes hands, the new deed must be recorded to create a public record of the ownership change. The Recorder indexes each document by name, date, and type so it can be found later.

The office is in the Madison County Courthouse in London. Copy fees are $2 per page with a $1 certification fee per document. Before recording a deed, the buyer must present a Conveyance Fee Statement (DTE Form 100) signed by the Auditor under ORC Section 319.202. The conveyance fee is $4.00 per $1,000 of sale price plus $0.50 per parcel under ORC Section 319.20. The Recorder cannot accept a deed without this form.

Madison County Property Tax Info

Property taxes in Madison County fund local schools, fire protection, road work, and other services. The Auditor calculates each tax bill by applying the district's mill rate to the assessed value. Assessed value is 35% of market value under ORC Section 319.54. One mill is $1 per $1,000 of assessed value. Tax rates vary by district depending on local levies.

You can look up rates for any address in Madison County on the Ohio Property Tax Rate Database. Full reappraisals happen every six years with a statistical update at the midpoint. The Ohio Department of Taxation certifies all changes. File a complaint with the Board of Revision if you believe your value is too high.

Homestead Exemption in Madison County

The Homestead Exemption protects up to $25,000 of market value from property tax. You must be 65 or older or permanently disabled. Ohio Modified Adjusted Gross Income must be under $40,000. The property must be your primary home.

Apply at the Madison County Auditor's office by December 31st. You must sign the form under penalty of perjury. A false statement is a fourth-degree misdemeanor. If convicted, you repay all exempted taxes with interest and lose eligibility for three years. The Auditor can answer questions about the program and help you fill out the application.

Madison County Property Resources

The GeoOhio Statewide Parcel Viewer covers all Ohio counties and connects to local Auditor data. Use it to compare Madison County properties with parcels in Franklin, Fayette, or Clark counties without switching between websites. The viewer is free to use.

When a Madison County property is held by a business entity, use the Ohio Secretary of State business search to find the registered agent and company details. This comes up often in title research. For historical property images and old auditor assessment photos, the Ohio Digital Network has archived material from counties across the state, including Madison County.

Nearby Counties

Madison County is west of Columbus in central Ohio. If you need property records from a neighboring county, these pages may help.