How do I verify ownership of a Jackson County property?

Use the Assessor's EagleWeb search by owner name, parcel number, or address to see current ownership and assessed values.

Why is so much land in Jackson County not privately owned?

Most of North Park's land is public — national forest, state, and BLM land — with private property concentrated around Walden and scattered ranch land through the valley. This limits the taxable private property base.

How often are property values updated?

Colorado reappraises on a two-year cycle, with new values in odd years, balancing agricultural production values against market-based residential assessments.

Is Walden really the only incorporated town in the county?

Yes. Walden is both the county seat and the only formally incorporated municipality in Jackson County; Cowdrey, Coalmont, Rand, and Gould are unincorporated.

What makes North Park known as the "Moose Viewing Capital"?

North Park's wetlands and willow habitat support one of Colorado's densest moose populations, drawing wildlife watchers alongside the area's hunting and fishing tourism.

Last reviewed: July 2026

Jackson County Colorado Property Search

To search Jackson County property records, use the tool below by owner name, parcel number, or property address. Jackson County sits in North Park, a high mountain valley ringed by the Park Range, Rabbit Ears Range, and Never Summer Mountains — known as “Colorado’s Moose Viewing Capital” and home to the headwaters of the North Platte River. It’s one of Colorado’s most rural counties, with a population under 1,400 and Walden as both the county seat and the only incorporated town. Records are kept by the Jackson County Assessor in Walden.

<1,400 Population

0.22% Tax Rate (Lowest)

~$239k Median Home Value

~$416 Median Tax Bill

>8,000 Avg. Elevation (ft)

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How Property Is Assessed in Jackson County

The Jackson County Assessor values residential, agricultural, and recreational property on Colorado’s two-year reappraisal cycle. Because most of the county is ranch land, wilderness, and public land, the Assessor balances agricultural-use valuations (based on production) against market-based assessments for the smaller share of residential and recreational parcels around Walden and the North Park valley. The vast majority of Jackson County’s land is publicly owned, with private property concentrated in and around town. .

Each property has a unique parcel number, which is the fastest and most accurate way to pull up ownership, land size, building details, and tax records through the county’s EagleWeb search.

Assessor’s Office — Contact & Key Dates

Address

396 Lafever Street
Walden, CO 80480
(mail: PO Box 813)

Phone

970-723-4751
Fax: 970-723-3214

Assessor

Payton R. Larsen

In-Person Hours

Call ahead recommended
(small county office)

May 1 — Notices of Valuation are mailed.
May — The window to appeal your value to the Assessor is in May (real property appeals are generally due in early June — confirm the exact date each year).
If your appeal is denied, you can petition the County Board of Equalization.
Because this is one of Colorado’s smallest offices, calling ahead at 970-723-4751 is the best way to confirm hours or schedule a visit.

Nearby Counties

Jackson County is Colorado’s North Park region — a remote, high-altitude basin with ranching and outdoor recreation properties that see few but meaningful transactions. You can also explore property records across all Colorado counties from one place:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Search by owner name, parcel number, or street address using the tool above. The parcel number is the most precise method and can be found on your tax statement or deed.

Most of Jackson County’s land is publicly owned, so the private property tax base is very small. Agricultural land is valued on production capacity rather than market price, which also keeps assessments low.

Appeals must be filed in early June — confirm the exact date each year with the Assessor at 970-723-4751. If denied, you can appeal to the County Board of Equalization.

Yes. Homeowners 65 or older who have owned and lived in their home for 10 consecutive years qualify for 50% off the first $200,000 of value. Apply with the Assessor.

Data sourced from the Jackson County Assessor and public records. Information may lag behind official filings. Always verify directly with the county before making financial or legal decisions.