Benton County, AR Property Records
Benton, Arkansas, property records include documents and data tied to real estate within the city, such as deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, parcel numbers, legal descriptions, ownership history, assessed values, and property tax information. These records are useful for verifying ownership, researching property boundaries, reviewing sales history, preparing for a purchase, checking tax obligations, or supporting legal and financial due diligence.
Because Benton is located in Saline County, official property records are maintained primarily by county offices, including the Assessor, Collector, and Circuit Clerk, depending on the type of record needed. Users can begin their search through the official Saline County property records resources and related county departments for assessment, tax, and recorded land document information.
Benton County, AR Property Records & Statistics
Benton County is one of the highest-cost housing markets in Arkansas. The median rent is $1,048.50, compared with $686 statewide and $840.25 nationally, and the median home value is $227,000, far above the state's $102,800 and the national $173,750. Renter-occupied housing reaches 33.88% of homes, much higher than the state's 22.52% and the national 21.81%, reflecting a large rental market.
The median property tax rate is 0.62%, above the state rate of 0.55% but below the national 0.74%. On higher home values, that translates into larger tax bills than in most Arkansas counties.
Incomes are strong. The median household income of $77,605 exceeds both the state's $49,346 and the national $65,108, which supports the higher rents and prices. The unemployment rate of 1.47% is well below the state's 2.69% and the national 2.87%.
Overall, the figures describe a growing, high-demand county with expensive housing, an active rental sector, high incomes, and very low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Benton
Benton County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 176,613 total parcels, including 160,244 residential and 7,056 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 92.17% of the population and an assessment year of 2024. Recorded documents include 441,799 deeds and 215,888 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 96,761 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 176,613 |
| Residential Parcels | 160,244 |
| Commercial Parcels | 7,056 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 92.17% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 441,799 |
| Mortgage Records | 215,888 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 96,761 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 20,519 |
Assignment and Release Records
These records trace the life of a mortgage after it is first recorded. Assignments show a loan being transferred between lenders or servicers, and releases show that a mortgage was satisfied and the lien cleared from the title.
Benton County has 290,472 assignment and release records available for research. They include 26,495 assignment documents and 263,598 release documents, along with 379 other documents. Assignments were recorded from July 5, 2000 through September 2, 2025, and releases from April 2, 2000 through September 2, 2025.
For property research, these records help show who holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans have been paid off. Buyers, owners, and title researchers can use them to confirm a lien was released, follow a loan between lenders, and spot mortgages that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Benton County, AR Property Records
Benton County has a large records system, with 176,613 parcels and 441,799 deed records. The Assessor maintains valuation and parcel information, and the Circuit Clerk's Recorders Office holds recorded deeds, mortgages, and other instruments.
Use the Benton County Circuit Clerk official records search to look up recorded documents online. The Benton County Recorders Office page explains the office and its services, and the Benton County eRecording page covers electronic filing of documents. The Recorders Office is at 215 E Central Ave., Bentonville, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
For assessment and parcel questions, call the Benton County Assessor at 479-271-1033 or visit 2109 W Walnut St., Rogers.
Have the property address, owner name, or parcel number ready. Search with the most complete details you have, review the matches, and open the record for your property. Deeds are recorded from January 11, 1989, so even older transfers can often be found online.
Benton Registrar of Deeds
The Benton County Probate Office is located at 215 E Central Ave., Bentonville, AR, 72712 and can be reached at 479-271-1017. Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Records can be accessed through search.bentoncircuitclerk.com or the official website bentoncountyar.gov.
Benton County Circuit Clerk Recorders Office
Benton County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Benton County property records by address?
Property records are kept by the Benton County Assessor and the Circuit Clerk. For assessment and parcel information by address, call the Assessor at 479-271-1033 or visit 2109 W Walnut St., Rogers. For recorded documents, use the Benton County Circuit Clerk online document search. Having the full street address ready makes the lookup faster.
How can I find property owners in Benton County?
Ownership is part of the assessment record, so start with the Benton County Assessor at 479-271-1033. To see the recorded deed that transferred ownership, search the Benton County Circuit Clerk online document search. Deeds are recorded from January 11, 1989, and the Circuit Clerk at 479-271-1017 can help with older documents.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Benton County?
The Benton County Assessor is responsible for appraising and assessing property in the county, and the latest assessment year on file is 2024. Call 479-271-1033 to ask about a specific parcel, or stop by 2109 W Walnut St., Rogers. Have the address or parcel number handy.
Where can I find Benton County property tax bills and payment records?
Property taxes in Arkansas are billed and collected by the county Collector at the courthouse. For Benton County, call the courthouse to ask which office to contact about a bill, and reach the Assessor at 479-271-1033 for questions about the assessed value that the bill is based on. Bring the parcel number or owner name.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Benton County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded instruments are filed with the Circuit Clerk. Search them through the Benton County Circuit Clerk online document search, or visit the Benton County Circuit Clerk Recorders Office page. The office is at 215 E Central Ave., Bentonville, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Call 479-271-1017 for help with a specific document.
Where can I access Benton County parcel maps and GIS information?
For parcel maps in Benton County, contact the Benton County Assessor at 479-271-1033, who can point you to the parcel boundaries and map pages for the county's 176,613 parcels. Parcel maps are for reference only and are not a legal survey of a property's boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Benton County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on where a property sits. For a property in a city or town, contact that municipality's city hall about building permits and zoning. For rural property, call the courthouse and ask which county office handles permits, or call the Assessor at 479-271-1033 for help finding the right contact.
How can I create a list of property owners in Benton County?
Online tools are built for single-property lookups, so a list takes more effort. Combine assessment lookups with the Benton County Circuit Clerk online document search for recorded deeds. For larger requests, call the Benton County Assessor at 479-271-1033 and ask what records can be provided, or contact the Circuit Clerk at 479-271-1017 about copies of recorded documents.