Big Lake Property Records
Property records for Big Lake are maintained by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assessor's Office in Palmer. Big Lake is a census-designated place in the Mat-Su Borough, one of the fastest-growing areas in Alaska. The borough handles all property assessments, tax rolls, and ownership records for this community. If you want to search parcel data, check assessed values, or trace the ownership history of a Big Lake property, the Mat-Su Borough systems are where you start. The borough offers an online property search portal as well as a GIS mapping tool that lets you view parcel boundaries on a map.
Big Lake Overview
Mat-Su Borough Assessor's Office
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assessor's Office is the primary source for property records in Big Lake. The office keeps files on all parcels in the borough, including ownership data, assessed values, tax roll history, and legal descriptions. Big Lake is not an incorporated city, so the borough is the local government for property matters here. All assessment and tax functions run through Palmer.
The borough offers two main online tools for Big Lake property research. The Mat-Su property search portal at myproperty.matsugov.us lets you look up any parcel by owner name, address, or parcel number. You can see the current assessed value, tax history, and the full legal description. The borough also maintains a GIS mapping tool at mapping.matsugov.us where you can view parcel boundaries on aerial and topographic maps. Both tools are free and open to the public.
| Office | Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assessor's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 350 East Dahlia Avenue, Palmer, AK 99645 |
| Phone | (907) 861-8642 |
| Property Search Portal | myproperty.matsugov.us |
| Borough Website | matsugov.us |
The Mat-Su Borough website is the central hub for all borough services, including the assessor's office, property tax information, and links to the online parcel search and GIS tools for Big Lake and surrounding communities.
Searching Big Lake Parcel Records Online
The easiest way to find Big Lake property data is through the Mat-Su Borough's online property portal. Go to myproperty.matsugov.us and enter an address, owner name, or parcel ID number. The system returns matching parcels and shows the current owner of record, the assessed value for the current year, tax payment status, and the legal description. This data is updated regularly and reflects the borough's most current records.
The GIS mapping tool at mapping.matsugov.us is useful if you want to see where a parcel sits on the ground, what parcels surround it, and what the land looks like from an aerial view. You can click on a parcel on the map and get basic ownership and assessment data pulled up right there. This is a handy tool for checking lot sizes, setbacks, and neighboring property lines before any land deal.
The Mat-Su property search portal gives free public access to parcel ownership, assessed values, and tax history for all properties in Big Lake and the rest of the Mat-Su Borough.
For in-person help or questions about a specific parcel, call the assessor's office at (907) 861-8642 or visit the Palmer office at 350 East Dahlia Avenue. Staff can run searches and help you understand assessment data. If you want to appeal your property's assessed value, the assessor's office is where you start that process.
Deed Records for Big Lake Properties
When real estate in Big Lake changes hands, the deed is recorded with the Alaska Department of Natural Resources Recorder's Office. The Mat-Su Recording District covers Big Lake and the rest of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Recording the deed puts the transfer in the public record and protects the buyer's interest. Under Alaska Statute Title 40, Chapter 17, recorded instruments are constructive notice to anyone who later searches the records.
You can search recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and other instruments for Big Lake at dnr.alaska.gov/landrecords. The DNR's free public portal lets you search by grantor, grantee, or legal description across all Alaska recording districts. Most documents are available as scanned copies online. For certified copies or help with older records, contact the DNR recording office directly. Recording fees are listed at dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff/Fees.
The Mat-Su Recording District information is also listed at dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/recoff/distlist. If you are doing a title search or need to confirm what instruments are on file for a Big Lake parcel, the DNR portal and the borough assessment system together give you the most complete picture. Both should be checked as part of any due diligence before a real estate transaction.
Note: The Mat-Su Borough assessment records and the DNR deed records are two different systems. The borough tracks ownership for tax purposes, while the DNR records the legal instruments that transfer title.
Property Tax in Big Lake
Big Lake property owners pay taxes to the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The median property tax in the borough runs around $2,436 per year. The actual amount depends on the assessed value of your parcel and any exemptions that apply. The borough sets assessed values each year and mails notices to property owners in the spring. If you think your value is too high, you can file an appeal with the Board of Equalization by the deadline on your notice.
Some Big Lake property owners may qualify for exemptions. Alaska's senior citizen exemption reduces the taxable value for homeowners aged 65 or older who meet income and residency requirements. Disabled veterans may also qualify for a reduction. Applications for exemptions go through the Mat-Su Borough Assessor's Office. Call (907) 861-8642 or visit the borough website at matsugov.us to learn what is available.
The borough also lets you pay property taxes online. You can check your current balance and payment history through the same portal where you search parcel records. If a Big Lake property has a delinquent tax balance, that shows up in the system. Tax liens can affect a sale, so buyers should always verify tax status before closing on any property here.
Third-party property data sites may carry some Mat-Su Borough parcel information, but the borough's own portal and the DNR recording system are the authoritative sources for official Big Lake property records.
Nearby Cities
These nearby communities in the Mat-Su Valley also have property records pages on this site.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Big Lake is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. All property assessments, tax records, and parcel data for this community are managed at the borough level in Palmer.