Sumter County, AL Property Records
Property records in Sumter, Alabama document ownership, valuation, parcel boundaries, tax assessments, exemptions, transfers, and related land details for real estate within Sumter County. These records are useful for verifying property ownership, researching sales history, estimating tax obligations, reviewing legal descriptions, and supporting real estate, legal, or genealogical research.
Official Sumter property records are maintained by county offices, including the Revenue Commissioner and related courthouse departments. Users can begin by visiting the county’s official property records resources or contacting the Sumter County Revenue Commissioner’s office for assessment, tax, and parcel information. For certified copies of deeds or recorded instruments, users may also need to consult the county probate office, which maintains land records and recorded documents.
Sumter County, AL Property Records & Statistics
Sumter County has a median rent of $545, far below the Alabama median of $722 and the national median of $840.25. It is one of the most affordable rental markets in the comparison.
The median home value is $75,800, compared with $122,900 in Alabama and $173,750 nationally. The median property tax rate is 0.35%, slightly above the state rate of 0.33% but under half the national rate of 0.74%. With such low home values, annual tax bills are likely to be small in dollar terms.
Median household income is $31,325, well below the state median of $50,535.50 and the national figure of $65,108. Unemployment is 2.68%, just under the Alabama rate of 2.71% and the national rate of 2.87%, so the low incomes reflect pay levels more than a lack of jobs.
Renter-occupied housing accounts for 30.53% of homes, well above the state share of 20.69% and the national share of 21.81%. The figures show an inexpensive housing market where renting is more common than in most of Alabama.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Sumter
Sumter County's tax assessor records include 15,280 total parcels and 5,015 residential parcels, with tax records covering 88.65% of the population. The county also has 4,089 deed records, 2,561 mortgage records and 271 Notice of Trustee Sale records under a Non-Judicial foreclosure process.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 15,280 |
| Residential Parcels | 5,015 |
| Commercial Parcels | 261 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 88.65% of the population |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 4,089 (January 1, 2006 to November 1, 2013) |
| Mortgage Records | 2,561 (January 4, 2006 to November 1, 2013) |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 3,253 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 271 |
How to Search Sumter County, AL Property Records
Sumter County property records are recorded by the Sumter County Probate Office in Livingston. The Sumter County Judge of Probate page on the county website describes the office and is the official place to start when looking for deeds, mortgages and other recorded instruments.
A practical search begins with the owner's name. Find the most recent deed to see who holds title, then look for mortgages and any related releases. In the county's data, deed records run from January 1, 2006 to November 1, 2013 and mortgage records from January 4, 2006 to November 1, 2013, so older or newer documents may need a direct request to the office.
Tax and parcel information is separate from recorded documents. The county's data shows 15,280 parcels in its tax records, and the office can direct you to the department that handles assessments and tax questions.
The Probate Office is at 115 Marshall Street, Livingston, AL, 35470, open Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, and can be reached at 205-652-7281.
Sumter Registrar of Deeds
The Sumter County Probate Office is located at 115 Marshall Street, Livingston, AL, 35470 and can be reached at 205-652-7281. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website sumtercountyal.com.
Sumter County Probate Office
Sumter County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Sumter County property records by address?
Start with the Sumter County Judge of Probate page to learn 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 205-652-7281 or visit 115 Marshall Street in Livingston.
How can I find property owners in Sumter County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Ask the Probate Office, through its county page, how to view the most recent deed for a property. The county has 4,089 deed records in its data, and staff at 205-652-7281 can help.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Sumter County?
Sumter County has 15,280 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 205-652-7281 can tell you which office to call.
Where can I find Sumter County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payments are handled by the county's tax offices, not the Probate Office. Call 205-652-7281, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, and ask for the right contact. Have the owner's name or parcel details ready so staff can direct you accurately.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Sumter County?
Deeds, mortgages and related documents are recorded by the Sumter County Probate Office at 115 Marshall Street, Livingston. Begin with the Judge of Probate page or call 205-652-7281 to ask how to search or request copies.
Where can I access Sumter County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are usually kept by mapping or tax assessment offices. Sumter County has 15,280 parcels in its tax records. Call the Probate Office at 205-652-7281 and ask which office provides parcel maps and any public GIS tools.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Sumter County?
Permits and zoning are normally issued by local building and planning offices rather than the Probate Office. Requirements may differ between towns and unincorporated areas. Call 205-652-7281 for direction on which office covers the property, and have the address ready.
How can I create a list of property owners in Sumter County?
Review recorded deeds through the Probate Office and note each grantee, organizing the list by street or parcel. For larger requests, call 205-652-7281 and ask about copies or other options. The Judge of Probate page describes the office's services.