2007-02-03 11:56:26 · 11 answers · asked by Angel 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
A good place to start might be your public library. Lots of libraries keep local info about that sort of thing, and if not, they can tell you the next step.
2007-02-03 12:05:41 · answer #1 · answered by Jade D. 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Starting with the name of the current owners (your parents) go to the office in your county that records deeds. Find the name of the seller on the deed.
Using the 'reverse' or 'indirect' records, and using the name of the seller (#1), go through until you find where they bought the home. You'll now have the name of seller #2.
The folks in the office will be glad to get you started. Then using the name of the seller #2, continue this process. You will need to read the deeds you find to verify that it is the property in question.
Continue this process, and you will be able to go back until homestead (aka patent, land grant, etc.).
Further info can be obtained thru your city's building code department. They have building permits that can include new roofs, additional rooms, garages, the original house, etc. Also the tax appraiser / collector's records can be quite helpful, but I am not as familiar with their procedures. Any problems, you can email me. Good Luck...
2007-02-03 22:30:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get your folks - assuming you own your home - to go with you to the county records office, they can give you a full record of when your home was built, sometimes who built it and everyone who's owned it in between. Some countys keep even more detailed records about the home - number of family members, ages, etc.
If you don't ownthe home, call your landlord. He or she may have info about it for you.
2007-02-03 20:05:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask someone at the Trustee's office of your County's courthouse to do a title search. They usually charge a fee; whenever you mortgage or buy a home they do one and include it in the fees.
I just found out 2 months ago that my home is 96 years old!
Good Luck
2007-02-03 20:05:22 · answer #4 · answered by cyn_hatmaker 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Public records
2007-02-03 20:04:07 · answer #5 · answered by Hawkster 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
City Hall.
2007-02-03 20:03:38 · answer #6 · answered by robert m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to trace it through the taxation department of your city. Or the city registry.
Good luck -- it can be a fascinating trip!
2007-02-03 19:59:45 · answer #7 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Town hall. Just ask a receptionist.
2007-02-03 20:02:15 · answer #8 · answered by Mickey C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(yur) County Real Estate Records.... Sign up it is usually free or try (yur) County Auditor...... Good Luck
2007-02-03 20:17:14 · answer #9 · answered by Bibi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends what history your looking for, but you can look on zillow.com depending on the area you live in.. it will list your house history
2007-02-03 20:13:36 · answer #10 · answered by Aaron F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋