Cherokee County, AL Property Records
Property records in Cherokee, Alabama, document ownership and land-related details for real estate within the community, which is located in Colbert County. These records typically include deeds, parcel identification, assessed values, property tax information, legal descriptions, plats, mortgages, transfers, and ownership history. They are useful for buyers, sellers, real estate professionals, attorneys, surveyors, and residents who need to verify ownership, research property boundaries, estimate taxes, or review past transactions.
Official Cherokee property records are maintained at the county level. Users can access assessment and tax information through the Colbert County Revenue Commissioner, while recorded land documents such as deeds and mortgages are generally handled by the Colbert County Probate Office. For current county resources and access details, visit the Colbert County government page for official property records.
Cherokee County, AL Property Records & Statistics
Cherokee County keeps rents slightly below the state level while home values run higher. The median rent is $706.50, under Alabama's $722 and the national $840.25. The median home value is $152,750, well above the state's $122,900 but below the national $173,750.
The median property tax rate is 0.41%, above the state's 0.33% but well under the national 0.74%, so owners pay a bit more than the Alabama norm yet far less than homeowners elsewhere.
Median household income is $53,282, higher than the state's $50,535.50 but below the national $65,108. Unemployment is 1.84%, lower than the 2.71% state and 2.87% national rates, which indicates a healthy job market.
Renter-occupied housing is 19.98%, a little below the state's 20.69% and the national 21.81%. The market leans toward owner-occupied homes, with affordable rents and moderate values.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Cherokee
Cherokee County's property records cover assessor, recorder, valuation and foreclosure data. The assessor lists 34,560 total parcels, with 12,096 residential and 453 commercial, and the recorder holds 29,410 deed records and 15,779 mortgage records through August 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 34,560 |
| Residential / Commercial Parcels | 12,096 / 453 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 85.77% of population |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 29,410 (January 2, 2008 to August 27, 2025) |
| Mortgage Records | 15,779 (January 2, 2008 to August 27, 2025) |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 10,743 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Foreclosure Process | Non-Judicial |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 1,436 (latest August 13, 2025) |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a loan was transferred to a new lender or servicer, and a release shows that the mortgage was paid off and the lien removed.
Cherokee County has 18,765 total records, including 2,243 assignment documents recorded from January 2, 2007 to September 2, 2025 and 16,467 release documents recorded from March 21, 2001 to September 3, 2025, plus 55 other documents.
They help researchers follow a loan's history, confirm earlier liens were cleared and review a property's financing before a sale. Recorded instruments can be looked up through the Cherokee County Probate records search.
How to Search Cherokee County, AL Property Records
Cherokee County recorded documents are handled by the Probate Office at 260 Cedar Bluff Road in Centre. The office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and you can call 256-927-3668.
The Cherokee County Probate records search is the official online portal for recorded documents. It is where deeds, mortgages and related instruments can be found, showing owners, transfers and loans. Log in, enter a name or document details with a date range, and open the results that match your property.
The Cherokee County Probate Office page on the county website provides office information and is the place to check recording procedures and contacts.
The 2024 assessment records list 34,560 parcels, and deeds are on file from January 2, 2008 to August 27, 2025. A name search usually works best, and the probate office can help if a record is difficult to find.
Cherokee Registrar of Deeds
The Cherokee County Probate Office is located at 260 Cedar Bluff Road, Centre, AL, 35960 and can be reached at 256-927-3668. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through cherokeeprobate.countygovservices.com or the official website cherokeecounty-al.gov.
Cherokee County Probate Office
Cherokee County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Cherokee County property records by address?
The Cherokee County Probate records search covers recorded documents and is generally organized by name and document details. With only an address, call the Probate Office at 256-927-3668 to identify the owner, then search recorded documents under that name.
How can I find property owners in Cherokee County?
The latest recorded deed names the current owner. Search the records portal for deeds, which are on file from January 2, 2008 to August 27, 2025. The Probate Office at 260 Cedar Bluff Road in Centre can also help in person.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Cherokee County?
Assessed values are set by the county's tax assessment office, and the 2024 assessment year covers 34,560 parcels. Ask the Revenue Commissioner about a specific parcel, or use the Alabama Department of Revenue's county appraisal and assessment offices list to find the contact.
Where can I find Cherokee County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payments come from the county's tax offices, not probate. The Alabama Department of Revenue's county offices page points to the right Cherokee contact. Have your parcel number or owner name ready, or call 256-927-3668 for directions.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Cherokee County?
Use the Cherokee County Probate records search for deeds, mortgages, assignments and releases. Deeds and mortgages are on file from January 2, 2008 to August 27, 2025. The Probate Office page has more on recording services.
Where can I access Cherokee County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are typically kept by the revenue or mapping office rather than probate. Call the Probate Office at 256-927-3668 and ask which Cherokee County office maintains parcel maps and any online GIS viewer, or check the county probate page for links.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Cherokee County?
Permits and zoning are handled by local building and planning offices. Inside Centre or another town, contact that city hall. For other parcels, call the Probate Office at 256-927-3668, and staff can direct you to the county department responsible for permits.
How can I create a list of property owners in Cherokee County?
Compile owner names from recorded deeds and parcel records. The records portal lets you search deed filings by date, and the county holds 29,410 deed records. For large lists, call 256-927-3668 about copies and fees.