Property Research

Access assessor maps, recorded maps, GIS viewers, and property records for all 58 California counties.

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Property Research Resources

Assessor Maps

Assessor parcel maps show property boundaries, APNs, and lot dimensions. Essential for identifying any parcel.

Recorded Maps

Tract maps, parcel maps, and records of survey filed with the county recorder. Shows subdivision history.

GIS Viewers

Interactive online maps with aerial imagery, parcel boundaries, zoning, flood zones, and more.

Recorder Documents

Deeds, easements, CC&Rs, and other recorded documents. Search by grantor/grantee or document number.

How to Research a Property

1

Identify the County

Enter a property address above to automatically identify the county and get direct links to research tools. You can also use the map or search by county name.

2

Find the APN

Use the county assessor or GIS viewer to look up the Assessor Parcel Number (APN) by address. The APN is the key to finding all recorded documents for a property.

3

Pull Maps & Records

With the APN, access assessor parcel maps, search for recorded tract/parcel maps, records of survey, deeds, and easements through the recorder's office.