# Sales History search

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The Sales History database does not include very recent sales. If you're looking for recent sales, use the [Tax Assessment](/fundamentals/search/tax-assessment-search.md) advanced search page and enter in a deed range.  
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## Starting a Sales History Search

1. From the Search page, click the **Sales History** tab.
2. Using the tabs in the Search Options box, choose how you'd like to search.\
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   Select either **Sale Date**; **Block & Lot**; or the **Owners' Name**. Additionally, **Advanced** allows you to combine and customize search parameters. For more information, see [About Advanced Search](/fundamentals/search.md#about-advanced-search). For a list of Advanced Search criteria definitions, see the [Glossary](/extras/glossary.md#advanced-sales-history-search). <br>
3. Enter your search criteria, then click **Search**. The results populate in the Results Grid, on the right.
4. From the Results Grid, click on a desired property to view the associated sales history and deed data.\
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   For more information about the tools and functions in the Results Grid, [click here](/fundamentals/search.md#3-results-grid).

![Sales History search](/files/59rwwEMFsJZwmaPWvvIq)

From the top of the Deed window, expand the dropdown menu to view historical sales data.

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The data fields update to display information relevant to the deed.

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Scrolling towards the bottom, if a deed image is available, it will be displayed. From here, you can **download**, **print**, or **email** the document; or view it in **fullscreen**.

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Scrolling back to the top of the window, click either **View Property Page** or the address (left side) to view details on the property. To learn more about this page, see [Property Page](/fundamentals/property-page.md).

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When you're ready to return to the Search page, simply click **Search** from the Navigation Panel. The platform continues to display your previous search results so you can continue from where you previously left.
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