Maricopa County, AZ Property Records
Property records in Maricopa, Arizona provide essential information about real estate located within the city, including parcel numbers, ownership details, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax information, sales history, and land or building characteristics. Because Maricopa is in Pinal County, official property records are maintained by county offices such as the Pinal County Assessor and Recorder.
These records are useful for homebuyers, property owners, real estate professionals, researchers, and anyone verifying ownership, reviewing tax assessments, checking property boundaries, or researching past transactions. Recorded documents may also include deeds, liens, plats, and other instruments affecting title.
Users can access official Maricopa property records through Pinal County’s government resources, including the county’s official property records tools and related recorder services. For the most accurate and current information, users should rely on these official county sources.
Maricopa County, AZ Property Records & Statistics
Maricopa County has a median rent of $1,515.50, far above the Arizona median of $890 and the national median of $840.25. The median home value is $363,600, about double the state figure of $176,850 and the national $173,750. Housing in the county, which includes the Phoenix area, is considerably more expensive than elsewhere.
The median property tax rate is 0.5%, below the state rate of 0.56% and the national 0.74%. Because values are high, the lower rate still produces substantial bills for owners, but the rate itself is modest. Renter-occupied housing makes up 31.5% of occupied homes, well above Arizona's 22.77% and the national 21.81%, reflecting a large rental market.
Median household income is $78,282, above both the state's $56,902 and the national $65,108, which helps offset the high housing costs. The unemployment rate of 2.97% is lower than Arizona's 3.44% and slightly above the national 2.87%.
Overall, Maricopa County is a high-value, high-income market with a big renter population, relatively low tax rates, and employment near the national level.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Maricopa
Maricopa County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 1,748,407 total parcels, including 1,511,630 residential and 68,054 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 94.43% of the population. Recorded documents include 8,325,184 deeds and 5,108,542 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 1,365,681 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 1,748,407 |
| Residential Parcels | 1,511,630 |
| Commercial Parcels | 68,054 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.43% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 8,325,184 |
| Mortgage Records | 5,108,542 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 1,365,681 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 1,754,618 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a loan was transferred from one lender to another, while a release shows that the loan was repaid and the lien removed.
Maricopa County has 5,619,701 assignment and release records. They include 942,824 assignment documents and 4,670,934 release documents, along with 5,943 other documents, recorded from January 3, 2005, through September 4, 2025.
These records help buyers, owners, and researchers see who holds a mortgage, trace a loan across lenders, and confirm that earlier liens have been released before a sale or refinance. Search them through the Maricopa County Recorder document search.
How to Search Maricopa County, AZ Property Records
Maricopa County property records are maintained by three main offices. The Assessor holds parcel, ownership, and valuation data, the Treasurer bills and collects property taxes, and the Maricopa County Recorder keeps deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents for the county's 1,748,407 parcels.
To look up a parcel by address, owner name, or parcel number, use the Maricopa County Assessor search. Tax bills and payments are handled through the Maricopa County Treasurer, where you can search by parcel, name, or address and pay online.
Recorded documents are available in the Maricopa County Recorder document search. The main downtown office is at 111 S. Third Ave., Phoenix, phone 602-506-3535, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Enter the most complete details you have, review the matching records, and open the one that matches your property.
Maricopa Registrar of Deeds
The Maricopa County Probate Office is located at 111 S. Third Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85003 and can be reached at 602-506-3535. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Records can be accessed through recorder.maricopa.gov or the official website recorder.maricopa.gov.
Maricopa County Recorder Main Downtown Office
Maricopa County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Maricopa County property records by address?
Use the Maricopa County Assessor search and enter the address in the parcels and addresses search box. The results list the parcel number and let you open ownership, valuation, and property details. If you need help, call the Assessor's Office at 602-506-3406.
How can I find property owners in Maricopa County?
Ownership is part of the Assessor's parcel records, which you can search by address, owner name, or parcel number through the Maricopa County Assessor search. For the recorded deed that transferred ownership, use the Recorder document search.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Maricopa County?
The Maricopa County Assessor determines property values, and the county's records reflect assessment year 2025. Search a parcel on the Assessor's website to see its valuation history and details, or call 602-506-3406 with questions.
Where can I find Maricopa County property tax bills and payment records?
The Maricopa County Treasurer bills and collects property taxes. Use the Treasurer's website to search for a bill by parcel, name, or address and pay online. The main line is (602) 506-8511 for bills, balances, and payment options.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Maricopa County?
Deeds and other recorded documents are kept by the Maricopa County Recorder. Search them in the Recorder document search. The downtown office is at 111 S. Third Ave., Phoenix, phone 602-506-3535, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Where can I access Maricopa County parcel maps and GIS information?
The county's Interactive Parcel Maps page links to several GIS tools, including PlanNet for zoning and floodplain maps and the Assessor's parcel mapping. Maps are reference tools and are not legal surveys.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Maricopa County?
Maricopa County's Interactive Parcel Maps page links to PlanNet for zoning information, a Permit and Code Map Viewer, and a Zoning District Chart for setbacks. For properties inside a city or town, check with that municipality as well.
How can I create a list of property owners in Maricopa County?
The county's online tools are built for individual lookups. Owner details for a property are available through the Assessor search. For larger lists or bulk records, call the Assessor's Office at 602-506-3406 to ask what the county can provide.