Reviewed and updated October 9, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team. Every office link was opened and checked against the office's own site between September 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026.
Knoxville, Iowa, in Marion County, has about 7,400 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Knoxville is in the deed records of the County Recorder and its taxable value is set by the County Assessor; what is built on it is a matter for the city. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, city permits and records, evictions and court cases, records requests and common questions.
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Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Knoxville
Who owns a parcel in Knoxville and what it sold for are in the deed records of the County Recorder, with every lien or mortgage against the land.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Recorder's page at marioncountyiowa.gov/recorder (page title: Recorder | Marion County, Iowa), phone (641) 828-2211, 214 E Main St, Second Floor Knoxville, IA 50138, Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M - 4:30 P.M., which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 24, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Knoxville
The County Assessor sets the value each parcel in Knoxville is taxed on and keeps the parcel maps. Iowa reassesses property in odd-numbered years and applies a statewide rollback, so the taxable value is a fraction of the assessed value.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Assessor's page at marioncountyiowa.gov/assessor (page title: Assessor | Marion County, Iowa), phone (641) 828-2215, 214 E Main St Knoxville, IA 50138, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 24, 2026.
Permits and City Records in Knoxville
Building permits, zoning and code cases are the city's own. For Knoxville, SearchSystems opened and checked the city hall page at knoxvilleia.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/City-Hall-3 (page title: Facilities, City Hall), phone (641) 828-0550, Monday thru Thursday 7am to 6pm, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 26, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Knoxville
An eviction, a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit is a court case in the Iowa District Court for Marion County, and the file is public unless sealed.
The court records page SearchSystems verified for the county is at iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/district-court/judicial-district-5/distr..., phone 641-828-2207.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Iowa Open Records Law (Chapter 22) a county office must answer a request without delay; the law sets no fixed number of days, and a delay past 20 days must be justified, and it may charge the actual cost of copying and retrieval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Knoxville?
The County Recorder, at marioncountyiowa.gov/recorder, phone (641) 828-2211. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Knoxville are filed there, and the County Assessor (marioncountyiowa.gov/assessor) has the assessment records.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Knoxville?
The County Assessor, whose page SearchSystems verified is at marioncountyiowa.gov/assessor.
Where are evictions from Knoxville filed?
In the Iowa District Court for Marion County. The file is public unless the court seals it.
How is property assessed in Iowa?
Iowa reassesses property in odd-numbered years and applies a statewide rollback, so the taxable value is a fraction of the assessed value.
Is this the official Knoxville website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official city, county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.