Barbour County, AL Property Records
Property records in Barbour, Alabama include key details about real estate ownership, parcel boundaries, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax status, exemptions, deeds, mortgages, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are useful for verifying ownership, researching property history, estimating tax obligations, preparing real estate transactions, resolving boundary questions, and conducting due diligence before buying or selling land.
Users can access official Barbour property records through the appropriate Barbour County government offices. The Revenue Commissioner’s Office maintains property assessment and tax information, while the Probate Office handles recorded land documents such as deeds and mortgages. For official access and office information, visit the county’s page for official Barbour property records.
Barbour County, AL Property Records & Statistics
Barbour County is one of the more affordable housing markets in Alabama. The median rent is $635.50, below the state's $722 and the national $840.25, and the median home value of $78,500 sits well under both the Alabama figure of $122,900 and the national $173,750.
The median property tax rate is 0.41%, which is higher than the state rate of 0.33% but still much lower than the national 0.74%. Because home values are low, the dollar amount owners pay is modest even at that rate.
Median household income is $35,293, far below the state's $50,535.50 and the national $65,108, which explains why housing costs are lower. Unemployment is 1.7%, under the 2.71% state and 2.87% national rates.
Renter-occupied housing is 33.37%, much higher than the state's 20.69% and the national 21.81%. Roughly a third of homes are rented, so the county has a larger rental market than most of Alabama.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Barbour
Barbour County's records include assessor, recorder, valuation and foreclosure categories. The assessor lists 23,721 total parcels, of which 8,702 are residential and 703 commercial, and the recorder holds 8,604 deed records and 7,254 mortgage records.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 23,721 |
| Residential / Commercial Parcels | 8,702 / 703 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 88.56% of population |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 8,604 (January 3, 2006 to January 10, 2017) |
| Mortgage Records | 7,254 (January 3, 2006 to October 4, 2016) |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 6,500 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Foreclosure Process | Non-Judicial |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 1,620 (latest September 8, 2025) |
How to Search Barbour County, AL Property Records
Barbour County has two probate offices that handle recorded documents. The Clayton office is at 201 Court Sq (334-775-8366) and the Eufaula office is at 405 East Barbour Street (334-687-1531). Both are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
The county's official site, the Barbour County court and probate website, is the main online resource for probate information. Use it to learn how to request deeds, mortgages and other recorded instruments, which show owners, transfers and loans on a property.
A simple search starts with a name or a property description. Gather the owner's name, approximate dates of sale or purchase, and the parcel details if you have them, then ask either probate office to look up the recorded documents or to point you to what is available for copying.
The county reports 23,721 parcels for the 2024 assessment year and deed records from January 3, 2006 to January 10, 2017. For anything newer or older, call the probate office closest to you before making the trip.
Barbour Registrar of Deeds
The Barbour County Probate Office is located at 201 Court Sq, Clayton, AL, 36016 and can be reached at 334-775-8366. Office hours are Mon, Wed, Fri 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.; Tue, Thur 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Records can be accessed through the official website barbour.alacourt.gov.
Barbour County Probate Clayton Office
Barbour County Probate Eufaula Office
Barbour County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Barbour County property records by address?
Start by calling the Clayton probate office at 334-775-8366 or the Eufaula office at 334-687-1531 with the address. Staff can help identify the owner and recorded documents, and the Barbour County probate website provides office information. Once you have the owner's name, ask for deed and mortgage records.
How can I find property owners in Barbour County?
Recorded deeds name the current owner. Ask the Probate Office in Clayton (201 Court Sq) or Eufaula (405 East Barbour Street) to search deeds, which are on file from January 3, 2006 to January 10, 2017. The Barbour County probate website lists hours and contact details.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Barbour County?
Assessed values are determined by the county's tax assessment office, and the 2024 assessment year covers 23,721 parcels. Call the Revenue Commissioner's office for a specific parcel, or find the right contact through the Alabama Department of Revenue's county appraisal and assessment offices list.
Where can I find Barbour County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are issued by the county's tax offices rather than probate. The Alabama Department of Revenue's county offices page lists the right Barbour contact. Have your parcel number or owner name ready, and note that probate offices can direct you if you are unsure where to go.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Barbour County?
Deeds and mortgages are recorded through the Probate Office. Visit the Clayton or Eufaula location, or call 334-775-8366 or 334-687-1531. Deeds are on file from January 3, 2006 to January 10, 2017, and mortgages from January 3, 2006 to October 4, 2016. The county probate website has more information.
Where can I access Barbour County parcel maps and GIS information?
Call the Probate Office in Clayton at 334-775-8366 and ask which county office maintains parcel maps and GIS layers. Parcel and mapping questions often go to the Revenue Commissioner or county engineer, and the Barbour County website lists county offices that can guide you.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Barbour County?
Permits and zoning are usually handled by city or county building and planning offices. If the property is inside Clayton or Eufaula, contact that city hall. For rural parcels, call the Clayton probate office at 334-775-8366, which can direct you to the county department that handles permits.
How can I create a list of property owners in Barbour County?
Build a list from recorded deeds and parcel owner names. The Probate Offices in Clayton and Eufaula hold 8,604 deed records and can advise on copies and fees for larger requests. Call 334-775-8366 or 334-687-1531, and be ready to specify the area and date range you need.