Scott County · property assessments and parcel information
Scott County Assessor
Ask the Assessor about a property assessment or parcel information.
Administrative Center, 600 W. 4th St., Davenport, IA 52801-1003
- Assessor: 563-326-8635
Bettendorf, Iowa · Scott County
Bettendorf and Scott County Home Seller Resources
Find Scott County offices for property assessments, tax accounts, deeds, court and probate questions. Read Iowa estate-sale and transfer-tax guidance, then compare ways to sell. We buy Bettendorf houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
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Scott County offices
Start with the office that handles your question
Bettendorf is in Scott County. The Assessor handles property assessments, the Treasurer handles tax accounts, and the Recorder handles deeds and transfer tax. The Iowa District Court Clerk handles court and probate matters.
Scott County · property-tax accounts and tax-sale information
Scott County Treasurer
Contact the Treasurer about a property-tax account or tax-sale information.
Administrative Center, 600 W. 4th St., Davenport, IA 52801-1003
- Treasurer: 563-326-8664
Scott County · deeds, land records, recording, and transfer tax
Scott County Recorder
Ask the Recorder about recorded deeds, recording requirements and fees, or Iowa real estate transfer tax.
Administrative Center, 600 W. 4th St., Davenport, IA 52801-1003
- Recorder: 563-326-8621
Scott County cases · court and probate matters
Iowa District Court in Scott County · Clerk of District Court
Contact the Clerk about court cases, court records, or probate questions.
Scott County Courthouse, 400 W. 4th St., Davenport, IA 52801-1104
- Clerk of Court: 563-326-8647
- Probate: 563-326-8648
Iowa estate and selling-cost information
Rules that can change the next step
Selling a house from an Iowa estate
The estate’s court-appointed personal representative normally handles the sale. If the will gives the representative power to sell, the usual court sale steps do not apply. Otherwise, the representative petitions the court and gives notice to interested people unless they waive it in writing. The court orders the sale; afterward, the representative files a report for court approval. The court directs any sale of a homestead, and a surviving spouse may have the right to keep it.
Iowa inheritance tax does not apply to deaths on or after January 1, 2025. If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
- Iowa Code § 633.383 · power to sell in a will ↗
- Iowa Code § 633.386 · purposes of sale and homestead ↗
- Iowa Code § 633.388 · petition to sell ↗
- Iowa Code § 633.389 · notice ↗
- Iowa Code § 633.396 · order for sale ↗
- Iowa Code § 633.399 · report for approval ↗
- Iowa Code § 561.12 · surviving spouse and homestead ↗
- Iowa Department of Revenue · Iowa inheritance tax ↗
Iowa real estate transfer tax
Iowa real estate transfer tax is 80 cents for each $500, or fraction of $500, of the price above the first $500. On a $100,000 sale, the taxable $99,500 comes to $159.20. The person conveying the property, normally the seller, is liable for the tax. Some family, divorce, estate-distribution, and $500-or-less transfers are exempt, so the closing professional confirms whether the tax applies and the taxable amount. The Scott County Recorder collects the tax before recording the deed, and a declaration of value is filed when required.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Iowa real estate transfer tax. No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees.
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Bettendorf home seller guide (2026) →
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Talk through the house or a local question
Call us — we’ll sort it out with you. We answer 24/7 at 888-274-5006. You can also use the offer form above.
Bettendorf and Scott County resource questions
Which Scott County office handles my property question?
The County Assessor handles assessments and parcel information. The Treasurer handles property-tax accounts and tax-sale information. The Recorder handles deeds, land records, recording requirements and fees, and transfer tax. The Clerk of District Court handles court and probate questions. Office links and phone numbers are above.
Who handles probate in Scott County?
Scott County probate matters go through the Iowa District Court Clerk of District Court. Call the probate line at 563-326-8648 or use the court links above.
Who can sell a house that belongs to an Iowa estate?
The estate’s court-appointed personal representative normally handles the sale. The will may give the representative power to sell; otherwise, the representative petitions the court, gives notice unless it is waived in writing, obtains an order, and files a report for court approval after the sale.
How is Iowa real estate transfer tax figured?
The tax is 80 cents for each $500, or fraction of $500, of the sale price above the first $500. Some family, divorce, estate-distribution, and $500-or-less transfers are exempt. The Scott County Recorder collects the tax before recording the deed; the closing professional confirms whether it applies and the taxable amount.