Apache County, AZ Property Records
Property records in Apache, Arizona provide essential information about land and real estate, including ownership history, legal descriptions, parcel numbers, assessed values, tax details, deeds, liens, plats, and recorded transfers. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, researchers, attorneys, and real estate professionals who need to verify ownership, review property boundaries, estimate taxes, or confirm recorded documents tied to a parcel.
Official Apache property records are maintained by Apache County government offices, primarily the Assessor’s Office for parcel and valuation information and the Recorder’s Office for recorded documents such as deeds and liens. Users can access official records and related search tools through the county’s government website, including the Apache County property records search.
Apache County, AZ Property Records & Statistics
Apache County has a median rent of $665, compared with $890 across Arizona and $840.25 nationally. Renting here costs noticeably less than in the state or the country as a whole, and renter-occupied housing makes up only 16.18% of occupied homes, well under the state figure of 22.77% and the national figure of 21.81%. Most households in the county own the home they live in, which fits a market where homes are inexpensive and rental demand is comparatively limited.
The median home value is $52,250, a fraction of Arizona's $176,850 and the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.49% is also lower than the state rate of 0.56% and the national rate of 0.74%, so both purchase prices and ongoing tax costs are modest compared with elsewhere.
Income and employment tell a more difficult story. Median household income is $29,766.50, far below $56,902 in Arizona and $65,108 nationally, and the unemployment rate of 3.51% is slightly above the state rate of 3.44% and the national rate of 2.87%.
Taken together, the figures describe an affordable, owner-dominated housing market with very low property values, light taxes, and household incomes that sit well below state and national levels, even though the cost of living in housing terms is low.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Apache
Apache County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 57,912 total parcels, including 43,601 residential and 449 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 97.88% of the population. Recorded documents include 136,910 deeds and 16,916 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 3,461 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 57,912 |
| Residential Parcels | 43,601 |
| Commercial Parcels | 449 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 97.88% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 136,910 |
| Mortgage Records | 16,916 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 3,461 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 2,335 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, while a release shows that a mortgage was paid off and the lien removed from the property.
Apache County has 22,834 assignment and release records available for research. They include 3,810 assignment documents and 19,003 release documents, along with 21 other documents. Assignments were recorded from April 4, 2004, through August 18, 2025, and releases from April 4, 2004, through August 20, 2025.
For property research, these records help show who holds a mortgage on a property and whether earlier loans have been paid off. Buyers, owners, and title researchers can use them to follow a loan as it moved between lenders and to spot mortgages that may still be open before a sale or refinance. The date ranges also make it easier to focus on documents recorded during a specific period of a property's history.
How to Search Apache County, AZ Property Records
Apache County property records are spread across several kinds of information. The county's data covers 57,912 parcels, with tax record coverage of 97.88% of the population and an assessment year of 2025, along with recorded deeds, mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings.
The main official resource in the data is the Apache County Recorder website, which is the starting point for recorded documents such as deeds and mortgages. The Recorder's Office is at 75 West Cleveland, St. Johns, AZ, 85936, and its phone number is 928-337-7515. The office is open Monday through Thursday, 6:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
To search, gather what you already know about the property, such as the owner's name, the property address, or a parcel number. Begin with the most complete detail, review the results that come back, and open the record that matches the property you are researching. Recorded deeds date back to January 2, 1997, and mortgages to the same date, so older transactions may require a call to the office.
Assessment and valuation details can also be requested by contacting the Recorder's Office when you cannot find what you need online. Have the parcel number or owner name ready, and note the date range of the records you are trying to find to make the request easier to answer.
Apache Registrar of Deeds
The Apache County Probate Office is located at 75 West Cleveland, St. Johns, AZ, 85936 and can be reached at 928-337-7515. Office hours are Monday - Thursday: 6:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Records can be accessed through the official website apachecountyaz.gov.
Apache County Recorder
Apache County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Apache County property records by address?
Start with the Apache County Recorder website, which is the official county resource listed for property records. Have the street address ready and look for the parcel it belongs to. If an address search does not return a match, call the Recorder at 928-337-7515 or visit 75 West Cleveland, St. Johns, and ask staff to help identify the parcel.
How can I find property owners in Apache County?
Ownership is shown on recorded deeds, which the Apache County Recorder keeps for transfers recorded since January 2, 1997. Start at the Recorder website and search by owner name or property details. You can also call 928-337-7515 or visit 75 West Cleveland in St. Johns to ask for help tracing the current owner of a parcel.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Apache County?
Apache County records cover 57,912 parcels, with an assessment year of 2025 and a last assessor update of November 8, 2024. For a specific property's assessed value, contact the Apache County Recorder at 928-337-7515 for direction to the right office, since the Recorder's Office is the county's main records contact.
Where can I find Apache County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills and payment records are handled separately from recorded documents. Tax payments are handled by a separate county office from the one that records documents. The Apache County Recorder can point you to the correct office; call 928-337-7515, Monday through Thursday, 6:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Apache County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are kept by the Apache County Recorder. Use the Recorder website to start a search, or visit 75 West Cleveland, St. Johns, AZ, 85936. The office is open Monday through Thursday, 6:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., and can be reached at 928-337-7515. Deed records go back to January 2, 1997.
Where can I access Apache County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and boundary questions go through county staff by phone. The county has 57,912 parcels, and the Recorder's Office at 928-337-7515 can tell you where to find parcel boundaries and which office to contact for map questions.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Apache County?
Permits and zoning are handled by local offices rather than the Recorder. Building and land-use rules often depend on whether a property is in unincorporated Apache County or inside a town. Call the Recorder's Office at 928-337-7515 to ask which county or local office handles permits for a specific parcel.
How can I create a list of property owners in Apache County?
Owner information is available property by property, not as a ready-made list. Search by owner name or parcel through the Apache County Recorder website, which holds 136,910 deed records. For a larger or bulk request, call the Recorder at 928-337-7515 and ask what is available.