Location guide · Washtenaw County, MI
Find a property owner in Washtenaw County, Michigan
Washtenaw County takes in Ann Arbor and the surrounding area. In Michigan, deeds are recorded by the county register of deeds, and property is assessed by the city or township assessor. Those offices give you the owner of record and mailing address one parcel at a time; for a whole list, an owner-data tool returns owners, phones (DNC flagged) and emails in one pass.
What's on a Washtenaw County property record
- The recorded owner name (person or LLC)
- The mailing address (often different from the property location for absentee owners)
- Assessed value and tax history
- Property characteristics (lot size, year built where applicable, square footage)
- A link to the recorded deed in most counties
Working Washtenaw County records
Compare the owner mailing address with the property address. When they differ, the owner is usually absentee — a landlord or second-home owner — and often worth a different pitch than an owner-occupant.
Common questions
How do I find the owner of a property in Washtenaw County?
The Washtenaw County property appraiser or assessor website publishes the recorded owner name and mailing address for every property in the county at no charge. For a list of addresses, an owner-data tool resolves each one directly to the verified owner with phones (DNC flagged) and emails.
Where do I find Washtenaw County property records?
Assessment and owner-of-record data come from the city or township assessor; recorded deeds, mortgages and liens are with the county register of deeds. Most Washtenaw County offices offer an online search by address or parcel number.
Is it legal to look up property owners in Washtenaw County?
Public records in Michigan are open to anyone, so the lookup itself is fine. Before you call, remove Do Not Call numbers and make sure texts comply with the TCPA. Some states add their own telemarketing rules on top.