Baldwin County, AL Property Records
Property records in Baldwin, Alabama provide important details about land and real estate ownership, including owner names, parcel numbers, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax information, exemptions, and recorded transfers. These records are useful for homeowners, buyers, real estate professionals, attorneys, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review tax assessments, confirm property boundaries, or investigate a property’s history.
Official Baldwin property records are maintained through Baldwin County government offices, including the Revenue Commission and related county departments. Users can access assessment and parcel information through the county’s online resources or contact the appropriate office for assistance with specific records. For the most reliable and current information, visit the Baldwin County government’s official property records page.
Baldwin County, AL Property Records & Statistics
Baldwin County is one of Alabama's pricier housing markets. The median rent is $982, compared with $722 statewide and $840.25 nationally, and the median home value of $207,500 is far above the state's $122,900 and even above the national $173,750.
Despite those higher values, the median property tax rate is only 0.29%, below the Alabama rate of 0.33% and well under the national 0.74%. Owners of higher-priced homes still face a comparatively small annual tax burden.
Median household income is $66,294.50, which tops both the state's $50,535.50 and the national $65,108, and helps explain how the county supports its higher prices. Unemployment sits at 1.55%, lower than the 2.71% state and 2.87% national rates.
Renter-occupied housing accounts for 20.38% of homes, just under the state's 20.69% and the national 21.81%. The picture is of a strong, owner-oriented market with rising values, solid incomes and a tight labor market.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Baldwin
Baldwin County maintains one of the largest record sets in the state. The assessor lists 172,911 total parcels, including 135,399 residential and 8,119 commercial, while the recorder holds 365,839 deed records and 154,230 mortgage records through August 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 172,911 |
| Residential / Commercial Parcels | 135,399 / 8,119 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 86.44% of population |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 365,839 (May 8, 1989 to August 27, 2025) |
| Mortgage Records | 154,230 (May 3, 2004 to August 27, 2025) |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 111,273 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Foreclosure Process | Non-Judicial |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 29,348 (latest September 8, 2025) |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. Assignments show a loan moving to a new lender or servicer, and releases show that a mortgage was paid off and the lien removed.
Baldwin County has 252,342 total records, including 32,589 assignment documents recorded from January 3, 2005 to August 28, 2025 and 219,193 release documents recorded from April 2, 1991 to August 29, 2025. A further 560 other documents are also on file.
Researchers use these records to follow a loan's history, confirm that earlier mortgages were satisfied and spot unreleased liens before a sale. The Baldwin County official records search is the place to look up recorded instruments.
How to Search Baldwin County, AL Property Records
Baldwin County records recording through its Probate Office, which operates two locations. The Fairhope office is at 1100 Fairhope Avenue (251-928-3002) and the Foley office is at 201 East Section Avenue (251-943-5061). Both are open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
For online research, use the Baldwin County official records search. It is the starting point for recorded documents such as deeds and mortgages, which reveal owners, transfers, lenders and liens. Enter a name or document details, narrow the date range, and open each result to confirm the parties and recording information.
The Baldwin County Probate Office recording page explains recording procedures and is the right place to check before filing or requesting documents.
With 172,911 parcels in the 2024 assessment records and deeds going back to 1989, a name search is usually quickest. If the results are broad, add dates, and call either recording office for help with older records.
Baldwin Registrar of Deeds
The Baldwin County Probate Office is located at 1100 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, AL, 36532 and can be reached at 251-928-3002. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through deltacomputersystems.com or the official website baldwincountyal.gov.
Baldwin County Fairhope Recording Office
Baldwin County Foley Recording Office
Baldwin County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Baldwin County property records by address?
The Baldwin County official records search covers recorded documents, and it is typically queried by name or document details. For an address, call the Fairhope office at 251-928-3002 or the Foley office at 251-943-5061 to identify the owner, then search recorded documents under that name.
How can I find property owners in Baldwin County?
The latest recorded deed shows the current owner. Search the official records portal for deeds, which go back to May 8, 1989. You can also visit a Probate Office recording location in Fairhope or Foley, where staff can guide you through the search.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Baldwin County?
Assessed values come from the county's tax assessment offices, and the 2024 assessment year covers 172,911 parcels. Ask the county's revenue or appraisal office about a specific parcel, or use the Alabama Department of Revenue's county appraisal and assessment offices list to find the right contact.
Where can I find Baldwin County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payments are handled by the county's tax collection offices, not the Probate recording offices. The Alabama Department of Revenue's county offices page can direct you to the correct Baldwin contact. Keep your parcel number or owner name handy when you inquire.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Baldwin County?
Use the Baldwin County official records search for deeds, mortgages, assignments and releases. Deeds are recorded from May 8, 1989 to August 27, 2025. The Probate recording page explains how to request copies.
Where can I access Baldwin County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are kept by county mapping and appraisal staff rather than the recording offices. Check the county website at baldwincountyal.gov for mapping departments, or call the Fairhope recording office at 251-928-3002 to be pointed to the right office.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Baldwin County?
Permits and zoning are handled by planning and building offices, and many Baldwin properties fall under city rules instead of county ones. Begin at baldwincountyal.gov, or contact the city hall for the municipality where the property sits to confirm which regulations apply.
How can I create a list of property owners in Baldwin County?
Compile owners from recorded deeds and parcel owner names. The official records portal allows searches across deed filings by date, and the county holds 365,839 deed records. For large lists, ask the Foley office at 251-943-5061 about bulk copies.