Garland County, AR Property Records
Property records in Garland, Arkansas document ownership, legal descriptions, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax history, transfers, deeds, mortgages, and other filings tied to real estate. These records are useful for verifying property ownership, researching sales history, estimating tax obligations, reviewing assessment details, and supporting due diligence before buying, selling, or improving property.
Because Garland is located in Miller County, official property records are maintained through county offices such as the Assessor, Circuit Clerk, and Collector. Users can access Garland property information through the county’s official resources, including the Miller County government website for official property records. For the most accurate or certified documents, contact the appropriate Miller County office directly.
Garland County, AR Property Records & Statistics
Garland County's median rent is $939, higher than the Arkansas median of $686 and above the national figure of $840.25. The county's median home value is $164,300, well above the state's $102,800 and closer to the national $173,750. Housing here costs more than in much of Arkansas, which fits a county with an active resort and retirement market around Hot Springs.
The median property tax rate is 0.52%, a little under the state rate of 0.55% and well below the national 0.74%. Even with higher home values, the tax rate keeps ongoing ownership costs in check compared with the national picture.
Median household income is $52,919.50, above Arkansas's $49,346 but below the national $65,108. Residents earn more than the typical Arkansas household, though not enough to match the national median. The unemployment rate of 2.61% is slightly lower than the state's 2.69% and the national 2.87%, so the job market is steady by comparison.
Renter-occupied housing accounts for 15.87% of occupied homes in the county, compared with 22.52% statewide and 21.81% nationally. Most households own their homes, and the smaller rental share, along with higher rents, points to a market where rental supply is relatively limited.
Overall, the figures describe a county with higher-than-state housing costs, a modest tax rate, and a job market that holds up well, supported by a largely owner-occupied housing stock.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Garland
Garland County property records cover tax assessments, a deep archive of recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 81,660 total parcels, including 72,046 residential and 3,718 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 90.02% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 245,017 deeds and 69,513 mortgages, with valuation data for 37,857 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 81,660 |
| Residential Parcels | 72,046 |
| Commercial Parcels | 3,718 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 90.02% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 245,017 |
| Mortgage Records | 69,513 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 37,857 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 6,683 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents the transfer of a mortgage from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien removed.
Garland County has 102,016 assignment and release records on file. These include 11,060 assignment documents, recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 29, 2025, and 90,765 release documents, recorded from February 11, 2001, through August 29, 2025, plus 191 other documents.
Researchers can use these records to trace a loan as it moved between lenders and to confirm that an earlier mortgage was satisfied. That is useful when buying, selling, or refinancing a property, since an unreleased lien can complicate a closing. The release history reaches back further than the assignment history, so it is often the better starting point for older loans. Because the county records so many documents, searching by owner name and date range gives the cleanest results.
How to Search Garland County, AR Property Records
Garland County property records are split between a few county offices. The Garland County Assessor's Office handles real and personal property assessments, and its real estate staff can be reached at 501-622-3730, extension 2. The county links to an online Garland County real property search where parcels can be looked up for ownership and assessment details across the county's 81,660 parcels.
Tax bills are looked up and paid through the county's Garland County tax search and payment page. Recorded deeds, mortgages, and other land documents are held by the Garland County Circuit Clerk Recorder's Office at 501 Ouachita Avenue, Hot Springs, which is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Its Garland County Recorder's Office page explains recording services, and the Garland County official records search lets you search recorded instruments online.
For a basic search, enter a property address, owner name, or parcel number in the real property search and open the matching parcel. Then take the owner name or legal description to the official records search to find deeds, mortgages, and releases. Call the Recorder's Office at 501-622-3630 for help locating older documents.
Because Garland County has one of the larger record sets in this part of Arkansas, the more specific your search terms, the faster you will reach the right parcel and document.
Garland Registrar of Deeds
The Garland County Probate Office is located at 501 Ouachita Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, 71901 and can be reached at 501-622-3630. Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Records can be accessed through countyfusion2.kofiletech.us or the official website garlandcounty.org.
Garland County Circuit Clerk Recorder's Office
Garland County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Garland County property records by address?
Use the county's real property search and enter the street address to bring up the parcel, its owner, and assessment details. If the address does not return a match, try only the street name or number. The Assessor's real estate staff at 501-622-3730, extension 2, can also help you find a parcel. Searching by street number and name together usually gives the best results.
How can I find property owners in Garland County?
Owner names appear in the county's real property records, which you can search through the Garland County real property search. To see how a property changed hands, search the official records for recorded deeds. The Recorder's Office at 501-622-3630 can assist with questions about specific documents. Searching by last name first, then narrowing by address, often works best.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Garland County?
Assessed values are maintained by the Garland County Assessor's Office, 200 Woodbine Street, Hot Springs. You can review a parcel's assessment through the county's real property search, and the county's records reflect the 2024 assessment year. For questions about a value, call the real estate office at 501-622-3730, extension 2. Parcels are updated on an annual cycle, so a recent sale may take time to appear.
Where can I find Garland County property tax bills and payment records?
Use the Garland County tax search and payment page to look up tax and trash fees and pay online. The county also links to the state's online property tax payment page for payments. Both let you find a bill by owner name or parcel details. Fees and card charges may apply, so check the details before you pay.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Garland County?
Search recorded instruments through the Garland County official records search, or visit the Recorder's Office at 501 Ouachita Avenue, Hot Springs. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and can be reached at 501-622-3630. You can search by name, date range, or document type, depending on what you know about the transaction.
Where can I access Garland County parcel maps and GIS information?
The county links to an interactive map and to a map view in the real property search where you can zoom in on parcels. Maps are useful for locating a property, but they are not a legal survey of its boundaries. Zooming in on the map reveals parcel lines and numbers that you can use in other searches.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Garland County?
The county publishes a guide to planning, zoning, development, and permitting that explains the process for building in unincorporated areas. Properties within a city, such as Hot Springs, follow that city's own permit and zoning rules. Call the courthouse at 501-622-3600 for direction. Rules differ by location, so confirm whether the property is in a city or in the unincorporated county.
How can I create a list of property owners in Garland County?
Individual owner details are available through the real property search, which is designed for one parcel at a time. For a larger list, call the Assessor's real estate office at 501-622-3730, extension 2, to ask what can be provided. Recorded ownership transfers are available through the Recorder's Office at 501-622-3630. Be ready to explain the purpose of the request when you call.