Butler County, AL Property Records
Property records in Butler, Alabama document important details about real estate within the city and surrounding Choctaw County, including ownership history, deeds, mortgages, legal descriptions, parcel boundaries, tax assessments, exemptions, and property transfers. These records are useful for confirming ownership, researching property values, reviewing tax obligations, preparing for a sale or purchase, and conducting due diligence on land or buildings.
Because Butler is located in Choctaw County, official property information is maintained through county offices, including the Revenue Commissioner for tax and assessment records and the Probate Office for recorded deeds and related documents. Users can begin their search through the county’s official property records resources or contact the appropriate county office for certified copies, recording information, or assistance with specific parcels.
Butler County, AL Property Records & Statistics
Butler County offers low housing costs. The median rent is $643.50, below the Alabama median of $722 and the national $840.25, and the median home value of $92,350 is well under the state's $122,900 and the national $173,750.
The median property tax rate is 0.31%, a bit below the state's 0.33% and far below the national 0.74%, which keeps annual bills low on already inexpensive homes.
Median household income is $43,000, below the state's $50,535.50 and the national $65,108. Unemployment is 3.72%, the highest of the comparisons, above Alabama's 2.71% and the national 2.87%, which suggests a tougher job market.
Renter-occupied housing is 21.16%, slightly above the state's 20.69% and just under the national 21.81%. The market is mostly owner-occupied, with affordable homes balancing lower incomes.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Butler
Butler County's property records include assessor, recorder, valuation and foreclosure data. The assessor lists 19,806 total parcels, with 7,108 residential and 392 commercial, and the recorder holds 8,214 deed records and 5,208 mortgage records.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 19,806 |
| Residential / Commercial Parcels | 7,108 / 392 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 88.09% of population |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 8,214 (January 3, 2006 to April 28, 2017) |
| Mortgage Records | 5,208 (January 4, 2006 to April 28, 2017) |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 5,480 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Foreclosure Process | Non-Judicial |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 1,083 (latest June 3, 2025) |
How to Search Butler County, AL Property Records
Butler County recorded documents are handled by the Probate Office at 700 Court Square in Greenville. It is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and the phone number is 334-382-3512.
The Butler County Probate Office website is the official online resource for the office. Use it to learn about recording services and to find out how to request deeds, mortgages and other instruments that show ownership, transfers and loans on a property.
To begin a search, collect the owner's name, an approximate sale date and any parcel information you have. Call or visit the probate office and ask for the recorded deed or mortgage, then confirm names, dates and descriptions match the property.
The 2024 assessment records list 19,806 parcels, and recorded deeds are on file from January 4, 2006 to April 28, 2017. For documents outside those dates, call before visiting.
Butler Registrar of Deeds
The Butler County Probate Office is located at 700 Court Square, Greenville, AL, 36037 and can be reached at 334-382-3512. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website butlercountyprobate.org.
Butler County Probate Office
Butler County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Butler County property records by address?
Call the Butler County Probate Office at 334-382-3512 with the address, and staff can help identify the owner and recorded documents. The Probate Office website has office information, or you can visit 700 Court Square in Greenville.
How can I find property owners in Butler County?
The latest recorded deed names the current owner. Ask the Probate Office in Greenville to search deeds, which are on file from January 3, 2006 to April 28, 2017. The Butler County Probate website lists hours and contact information.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Butler County?
Assessed values are set by the county's tax assessment office, and the 2024 assessment year covers 19,806 parcels. Ask the Revenue Commissioner about a parcel, or use the Alabama Department of Revenue's county appraisal and assessment offices list to find the contact.
Where can I find Butler County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payments are handled by the county's tax offices rather than probate. The Alabama Department of Revenue's county offices page points to the correct Butler contact. Have a parcel number or owner name ready when you inquire.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Butler County?
Deeds and mortgages are recorded at the Probate Office. Call 334-382-3512 or visit 700 Court Square, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Deeds are on file from January 3, 2006 to April 28, 2017. The Probate Office site explains recording services.
Where can I access Butler County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are usually kept by the revenue or mapping office, not probate. Call the Probate Office at 334-382-3512 and ask which Butler County office maintains parcel maps and any online GIS viewer, or check the Probate Office website for links to county departments.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Butler County?
Permits and zoning are handled by local building and planning offices. Inside Greenville or another town, contact that city hall. For other parcels, call the Probate Office at 334-382-3512, and staff can direct you to the county department that handles permits.
How can I create a list of property owners in Butler County?
Compile owner names from recorded deeds and parcel records. The Probate Office holds 8,214 deed records and can explain how to request copies and any fees. Call 334-382-3512, and specify the area and dates so staff can tell you what is practical.