Union County Property Records
Union County property records can be searched through the County Auditor and County Recorder in Marysville. The Auditor maintains over 33,000 parcels across 23 municipalities, while the Recorder keeps deeds, mortgages, and liens on file for public access. You can search online for free or visit the courthouse on West Sixth Street. Ohio's public records law under ORC Section 149.43 gives anyone the right to inspect these documents. Both offices are open weekdays and can help with property lookups, tax questions, and deed searches.
Union County Property Overview
Union County Auditor Property Search
The Union County Auditor's website provides a free property search tool that gives instant access to detailed information. You can search by owner name, parcel ID, or property address to pull up accurate records quickly. The search results display the owner's name, mailing address, property class codes, and occupancy status. Parcel details include the parcel number, acreage, frontage, land value, building value, total value, and any CAUV or homestead status.
Union County has 24,406 residential properties and 1,449 commercial properties. The median home value sits at roughly $153,300 with an effective property tax rate of 1.24%. Tax information in the system includes current taxes owed, taxes paid, delinquent amounts, and special assessments. You can also see market and assessment abatement data for each parcel.
The Auditor's Office handles all property valuations and tax calculations for the county. Call them with questions about assessed values or tax bills.
Ohio's public records law ensures that property records across Union County remain accessible to the public.
Under ORC 149.43, you can inspect property documents at the Union County courthouse during regular business hours at no cost.
Search Union County Property Records Online
Go to the Auditor's website and use the search bar. Type in a name, address, or parcel number. The system finds matching records fast. Each result shows the owner, property address, legal description, and current values. Building details like square footage, room count, year built, and construction type are all there too. Sales history shows past dates, prices, and buyer and seller names.
The Union County Recorder's Office handles recorded documents like deeds and mortgages. The office is at 233 West Sixth Street, Marysville, OH 43040. You can call at (937) 645-3032 or fax at (937) 642-3397. Survey records can be searched by Virginia Military Survey number for historical land research, which is a unique feature of Union County's record system. Certified copies of any recorded document can be obtained for a fee set by Ohio law.
Note: Union County property values are assessed at 35% of market value as required by ORC Section 319.54.
Union County Property Tax Information
Property taxes in Union County fund schools, roads, and local services. The Auditor sets each assessed value at 35% of market value under ORC Section 319.54. Tax rates are expressed in mills. One mill equals $1 of tax per $1,000 of assessed value. The Ohio Property Tax Rate Database shows current rates for all taxing districts in Union County, including townships and school districts.
The Union County Treasurer collects all property tax payments. Ohio law requires a full reappraisal every six years with a statistical update at the three-year mark. The Ohio Department of Taxation certifies value changes based on sales ratio studies. Conveyance fees follow the state rate of $4.00 per $1,000 of sale price plus $0.50 per parcel under ORC Section 319.20.
Homestead Exemption in Union County
The Homestead Exemption shields up to $25,000 of market value from taxation. It is open to homeowners age 65 and older or those with a permanent disability. Your Ohio Modified Adjusted Gross Income must be under $40,000. You must own and live in the home as your main residence.
Applications for the Homestead Exemption can be filed with the Union County Auditor between January 1st and the first Monday in June each year. The 2.5% Owner Occupied Tax Reduction is a separate program that applies to residential real property occupied by its owner as the principal place of residence. This reduction is automatic for qualifying homeowners and does not require a separate application in most cases. Contact the Auditor's office for help with either program.
Note: The CAUV program offers separate tax relief for farmland of ten or more acres used for commercial agriculture in Union County.
Union County Property Record Resources
The GeoOhio Statewide Parcel Viewer lets you search parcels across county lines and links back to the local Auditor site for full details. This tool is useful when you need to compare Union County properties with those in neighboring areas. Union County's diverse real estate landscape covers 23 municipalities, so the parcel data is spread across a wide area.
The Ohio Secretary of State business search helps when the property owner is a corporate entity or LLC. You can look up the registered agent and contact info for any business holding real estate in Union County. For older land records and historical surveys, visit the Recorder's office in person at the courthouse in Marysville.
Nearby Counties
Union County sits in central Ohio northwest of Columbus. If you need property records from a neighboring county, these pages may help.