Winston County, AL Property Records
Property records in Winston, Alabama provide essential information about real estate ownership and land history in Winston County. These records typically include parcel numbers, owner names, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax details, deed transfers, plats, and related recording information. They are useful for buyers, sellers, attorneys, surveyors, lenders, and residents who need to verify ownership, review tax obligations, research property boundaries, or examine a property’s transaction history.
Users can access official Winston property records through the Winston County Revenue Commissioner’s office for tax assessment and parcel information, while recorded deeds and related documents are generally maintained by the county probate office. To begin an official search, visit the county’s Winston property records resource.
Winston County, AL Property Records & Statistics
Winston County has low housing costs and a strong employment picture. The median rent is $671, below the Alabama median of $722 and the national median of $840.25. The median home value is $96,350, under the state figure of $122,900 and far below the national median of $173,750. Renting and buying are both affordable relative to most of the country.
The median property tax rate is 0.31%, a bit lower than the state rate of 0.33% and less than half the national rate of 0.74%. With low home values, annual tax bills for owners stay small, which adds to the county's affordability.
Median household income is $47,494.50, below the state median of $50,535.50 and the national median of $65,108. Lower earnings line up with lower housing costs. The unemployment rate, however, is just 1.89%, well below the state rate of 2.71% and the national rate of 2.87%, suggesting that jobs are readily available even if wages are modest.
Renter-occupied housing accounts for 18.52% of homes, under the state share of 20.69% and the national share of 21.81%. Homeownership leads the local market, though a meaningful rental segment still exists for residents who prefer or need to rent.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Winston
Winston County's property records include assessor, recorder, valuation and foreclosure data. The assessor lists 26,805 total parcels for 2024, the recorder holds 32,322 deed records and 17,688 mortgage records, and valuation data covers 10,860 properties. Foreclosure files include 538 notice of trustee sale records.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 26,805 |
| Residential Parcels | 11,404 |
| Commercial Parcels | 616 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 87.07% of population |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Last Assessor Update | January 17, 2025 |
| Deed Records | 32,322 (January 4, 2006 to August 28, 2025) |
| Mortgage Records | 17,688 (January 4, 2006 to August 28, 2025) |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 10,860 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment means a lender transferred its interest in a loan to another party, and a release means the loan was paid off and the lien cleared. Winston County has 21,719 total records, including 1,588 assignment documents and 20,119 release documents, plus 12 other documents.
Assignments were recorded from January 5, 2005 to August 25, 2025, while releases reach back much further, from August 9, 1901 to September 5, 2025, giving unusually deep historical coverage.
These records help researchers see who holds a loan, confirm that an earlier mortgage was satisfied, and spot liens that could still affect a title. Buyers, title researchers and owners can read them with deed and mortgage records to understand a property's financing history. Recorded documents can be searched through the Winston County probate records search.
How to Search Winston County, AL Property Records
Winston County property records are kept by the Probate Office in Double Springs. Recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, assignments and releases can be searched by name, document type and date, and the records support research into ownership, transfer history and liens tied to a parcel.
Start with the Winston County probate records search, the online system for recorded instruments. Enter an owner name or date range, narrow by document type, and open a result to view its recording details. For information about the office and its services, see the Winston County Probate Records Department page.
If you need to file or request something, the Winston County form downloads page provides the available forms.
In person, the Probate Office is at 25125 Hwy 195, Double Springs, AL 35553, open Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Call 205-489-5219 for help locating a record or learning which office handles your request.
Winston Registrar of Deeds
The Winston County Probate Office is located at 25125 Hwy 195, Double Springs, AL, 35553 and can be reached at 205-489-5219. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through ingprobate.com or the official website winstoncountyprobate.org.
Winston County Probate Office
Winston County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Winston County property records by address?
Start with the probate records search to find recorded deeds and mortgages. If you only have an address, call the Probate Office at 205-489-5219, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, and staff can explain how to match the address to an owner and recorded documents.
How can I find property owners in Winston County?
Deeds list the buyer and seller, so a search of the probate records by name or date shows ownership. The county holds 32,322 deed records from January 4, 2006 to August 28, 2025. You can also visit 25125 Hwy 195, Double Springs.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Winston County?
Assessment data covers 26,805 parcels for assessment year 2024, last updated January 17, 2025. For the assessed value of a specific parcel, call the Probate Office at 205-489-5219 and ask which office handles assessments, then provide the owner name or parcel details.
Where can I find Winston County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax records cover 87.07% of the county's population, with tax year 2024 on file. For a particular bill or payment history, call 205-489-5219 and ask to be directed to the correct tax office. Have the owner name or parcel number ready so staff can help quickly.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Winston County?
Use the probate records search to look up deeds, mortgages, assignments and releases. The county has 32,322 deed records, 17,688 mortgage records and 21,719 assignment and release records. The Records Department page has office details.
Where can I access Winston County parcel maps and GIS information?
The county's assessment records include 26,805 parcels, which underlie parcel mapping. For parcel maps or boundary questions, call the Probate Office at 205-489-5219 and ask which county office maintains them. Recorded plats and legal descriptions in deed records can also help identify boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Winston County?
Permits and zoning are handled by county and municipal departments rather than the records system. Call the Probate Office at 205-489-5219 to be pointed to the right department for your address. Recorded deeds and plats may also reveal restrictions or easements affecting a parcel.
How can I create a list of property owners in Winston County?
Search the probate records by date range or document type and note the grantee on each deed to compile owners. With 26,805 parcels countywide, the data is extensive. For larger requests, call 205-489-5219 about what the office can provide.