Russell County, AL Property Records
Property records in Russell, Alabama document key details about real estate, including ownership, parcel boundaries, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax information, exemptions, and recorded transfers. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, attorneys, lenders, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review tax obligations, confirm property characteristics, or support real estate transactions.
Official Russell property records are typically maintained by county offices, including the Russell County Revenue Commissioner for assessment and tax information and the Probate Office for recorded deeds and related land documents. Users can access official information through the county’s government resources, including the Russell County Revenue Commissioner’s property records, or by contacting the appropriate county office directly for certified copies and detailed record requests.
Russell County, AL Property Records & Statistics
Russell County has a median rent of $816, above the Alabama median of $722 but below the national median of $840.25. Renters pay more than the typical Alabama household, though still less than the national average.
The median home value is $146,200, well above the state figure of $122,900 and below the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate is 0.47%, higher than the state rate of 0.33% yet well under the national rate of 0.74%, so owners pay more in tax relative to value than elsewhere in Alabama.
Median household income is $46,725, below the state median of $50,535.50 and the national figure of $65,108. Unemployment is 3%, slightly above the Alabama rate of 2.71% and the national rate of 2.87%, suggesting a job market a little tighter than the comparison areas.
Renter-occupied housing makes up 19.69% of homes, just under the state share of 20.69% and the national share of 21.81%. The figures describe a county where most residents own their homes, prices are moderately high for the state, and incomes lag behind them.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Russell
Russell County's tax assessor records include 34,666 total parcels and 20,712 residential parcels, with tax records covering 87.06% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The county also has 12,627 deed records, 14,587 mortgage records and 7,443 Notice of Trustee Sale records.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 34,666 |
| Residential Parcels | 20,712 |
| Commercial Parcels | 938 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 87.06% of the population |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 12,627 (January 2, 2008 to January 31, 2017) |
| Mortgage Records | 14,587 (January 2, 2008 to January 18, 2017) |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 16,414 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 7,443 |
How to Search Russell County, AL Property Records
Russell County property records are recorded by the Russell County Probate Office in Phenix City. The Russell County Office of Probate page on the county website describes the office and is the best place to start when looking for recorded deeds, mortgages and related instruments.
When you search, an owner name is usually the easiest way in. Open the most recent deed to see who holds title, then look for mortgages and releases tied to the same property. In the county's data, deed and mortgage records run from January 2, 2008 to early 2017, and the office can help with anything outside that range.
If you need to record a document, the office publishes Russell County Probate forms that cover common filing needs. Gather the owner's name, the property description and any prior recording dates before you begin, since they make requests quicker.
The Probate Office is at 1000 Broad Street, Phenix City, AL, 36867, open Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, and can be reached at 334-298-7979.
Russell Registrar of Deeds
The Russell County Probate Office is located at 1000 Broad Street, Phenix City, AL, 36867 and can be reached at 334-298-7979. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website rcala.com.
Russell County Probate Office
Russell County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Russell County property records by address?
Start at the Russell County Office of Probate page to see how recorded documents can be searched. If an address search is not offered, use the owner's name. You can also call the Probate Office at 334-298-7979 or visit 1000 Broad Street in Phenix City.
How can I find property owners in Russell County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Ask the Probate Office, through its county page, how to view the latest deed for a property. The county has 12,627 deed records in its data, and staff at 334-298-7979 can help you find the current owner.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Russell County?
Russell County has 34,666 parcels in its tax records, with the latest assessment year being 2024. For a specific parcel's assessed value, contact the county's tax assessment office. The Probate Office at 334-298-7979 can direct you to the correct office.
Where can I find Russell County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills and payments are managed by the county's tax offices, not the Probate Office. Call 334-298-7979, Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, and ask for the right contact. Have the owner's name or parcel details available so staff can point you to the proper account.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Russell County?
Deeds, mortgages and related documents are recorded at the Russell County Probate Office, 1000 Broad Street, Phenix City. Begin with the Office of Probate page, or use the probate forms page if you need to file something yourself.
Where can I access Russell County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are usually kept by mapping or tax assessment offices. Russell County has 34,666 parcels in its tax records. Call the Probate Office at 334-298-7979 and ask which office provides parcel maps and any public GIS tools.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Russell County?
Permits and zoning are normally issued by local building and planning offices, not the Probate Office. Rules can differ between Phenix City and unincorporated areas. Call 334-298-7979 for direction on which office covers the property, and have the property address ready.
How can I create a list of property owners in Russell County?
Review recorded deeds through the Probate Office and note each grantee, organizing the list by street or parcel. For larger requests, call 334-298-7979 and ask about copies or other options. The Office of Probate page describes the office's services.