Sanford City Property Records in Alabama

Sanford property records are public documents that describe who owns a parcel, how it is valued and what transactions have affected it. In Sanford, Alabama, these records are held at the county level rather than by the city, so they are found through Covington County offices.

Deeds, mortgages, liens and other recorded instruments are filed with the Covington County Judge of Probate, which serves as the county's recording office. Assessed values, parcel details and tax records are kept by the Covington County Revenue Commissioner, whose office handles assessment and tax collection.

Many of these offices offer online parcel search or tax lookup tools, and staff can help with certified copies in person. For official figures, deed history or legal use, request records directly from these offices. The Alabama Department of Revenue also publishes general guidance on property tax in the state.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$28,393
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$162,500
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$291
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.18%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$679 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
66%
Population
Population:
228

Sanford Property and Community Statistics

What Is the Population Profile of Sanford

Sanford's racial and ethnic composition is shown in the Race and Ethnicity data, which lists the population count and percentage for each group. White residents make up the largest share at 84% (191 people), followed by Hispanic residents at 13% (30 people) and Two + Races at 3% (7 people). The data also includes Asian, Black, Other Race, American Indian, and Pacific Islander groups, each at 0%.

White
84%
191
Hispanic
13%
30
Two + Races
3%
7
Asian
0%
0
Black
0%
0
Other Race
0%
0
American Indian
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Sanford, Ratings Compared Across Alabama C-

Sanford's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city, including schools, commuting, costs, and weather. The highest-rated categories are Public Schools (A-), Commute (A-), and Cost of Living (B). Other notable ratings include Weather (B), Health & Fitness (B-), and Access to Parks (C), while Housing (D+) receives the lowest grade. Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
A-
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B-
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
C+
Nightlife
Nightlife
C-
Weather
Weather
B
Commute
Commute
A-
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
C
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
C+
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
C+
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
C
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
C+
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
B-
Good for Families
Good for Families
C-
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B-
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
C-
Housing
Housing
D+
Jobs
Jobs
C-
Walkability
Walkability
C-

How Educated Is Sanford

Sanford's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (47%), Below High School (22%), and Associate Degree (11%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
47%
Below High School
22%
Associate Degree
11%
Some College
9%
Bachelor Degree
7%
Masters Degree
1%
Doctorate
0%

When Were Homes Built

Sanford's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1980 - 1999 (68%), followed by 1960 - 1979 (17%) and 2000 - Present (11%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1980 - 1999
68%
1960 - 1979
17%
2000 - Present
11%
1940 - 1959
4%
Before 1939
0%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Sanford's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (70%), followed by 5 or More Bedrooms (13%) and 4 Bedrooms (9%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
70%
5 or More Bedrooms
13%
4 Bedrooms
9%
2 Bedrooms
7%
1 Bedroom
1%
No Bedrooms
0%

What Is the Average Age

Sanford's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (23%), 45 - 54 (20%), and Under 10 (16%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
23%
45 - 54
20%
Under 10
16%
35 - 44
12%
10 - 17
11%
25 - 34
7%
55 - 64
7%
18 - 24
3%

Property Market Trends at Sanford

Sanford's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $162,500. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $679 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Sanford's dynamic real estate landscape.

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