Scott County, AR Property Records
Property records in Scott, Arkansas document important details about real estate, including ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, property tax information, legal descriptions, transfers, and related deed or mortgage filings. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, attorneys, lenders, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review tax history, confirm property characteristics, or investigate land transactions.
Because Scott is located in Pulaski and Lonoke counties, official records are maintained at the county level. Users should access Scott property information through the appropriate county assessor, collector, or circuit clerk office depending on the property’s location and the type of record needed. For properties in Pulaski County, users can begin with the Pulaski County Assessor’s official property records resources to search assessment and parcel information.
Scott County, AR Property Records & Statistics
Scott County has a median rent of $730, above the Arkansas median of $686 but below the national median of $840.25. The median home value is $93,200, lower than the state's $102,800 and far below the national figure of $173,750. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 26.61% of occupied homes, higher than the state share of 22.52% and the national share of 21.81%.
The median property tax rate is 0.58%, slightly above the state rate of 0.55% and below the national rate of 0.74%. For homeowners, this means modest home prices paired with a tax rate close to the state norm.
The median household income is $46,429, under the state figure of $49,346 and well under the national figure of $65,108. The unemployment rate is 3.39%, above the state rate of 2.69% and the national rate of 2.87%.
In all, the figures describe a small, affordable county. Housing costs are lower than the nation's, rents are a bit above the state's, renting is relatively common, and incomes and employment trail the state and national averages.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Scott
Scott County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 13,860 total parcels, including 10,160 residential and 309 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 75.17% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 15,700 deeds and 5,075 mortgages.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 13,860 |
| Residential Parcels | 10,160 |
| Commercial Parcels | 309 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 75.17% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 15,700 |
| Mortgage Records | 5,075 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 3,284 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 181 |
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 between lenders, and a release shows that a loan was paid off and the lien cleared.
Scott County has 8,134 assignment and release records, including 630 assignment documents recorded February 10, 2005, through August 20, 2025, and 7,490 release documents recorded January 26, 2005, through August 29, 2025, plus 14 other documents.
Buyers, owners, and researchers use these records to verify that past loans were released, track a mortgage between lenders, and find liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Scott County, AR Property Records
Scott County property records are split between a few courthouse offices in Waldron. The Assessor values property, the Tax Collector handles tax bills and payments, and the Circuit Clerk records deeds, mortgages, and other documents. Together they cover the county's 13,860 parcels.
Start with the Scott County property tax records search to look up parcels and tax records by owner, address, or parcel number. The Scott County online tax payment portal is where bills are paid, and the Scott County property records search is used for recorded documents. The Scott County Circuit Clerk page has office details.
The Assessor can be reached at 479-637-2666 and the Tax Collector at 479-637-1017. The Tax Collector's office is at 190 West 1st Street, Waldron, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Taxes are due by October 15.
Enter the most complete details you have, review the results, and open the record that matches the property. If it does not appear, call the office that maintains the record.
Scott Registrar of Deeds
The Scott County Probate Office is located at 190 West First Street, Waldron, AR, 72958 and can be reached at 479-637-2642. Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Records can be accessed through the official website scottcountyar.com.
Scott County Circuit Clerk
Scott County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Scott County property records by address?
Use the Scott County property tax records search and enter the property address to find the parcel and its tax record. If the address does not return a match, try a shorter version or call the Tax Collector at 479-637-1017 or the Assessor at 479-637-2666. The county has 13,860 parcels.
How can I find property owners in Scott County?
Owner names appear in the Scott County property tax records search. For the deed that transferred ownership, use the Scott County property records search, which covers recorded documents. The Circuit Clerk at 479-637-2642 can also help in person at 190 West First Street, Waldron.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Scott County?
The Scott County Assessor values property in the county, and tax records currently reflect the 2024 assessment year. Look up the parcel in the Scott County property tax records search, or call the Assessor at 479-637-2666. Bring the address or parcel number so staff can find the right record.
Where can I find Scott County property tax bills and payment records?
Pay online through the Scott County tax payment portal, or search records in the property tax records search. The Tax Collector is at 190 West 1st Street, Box 14, Waldron, and can be reached at 479-637-1017. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and taxes are due by October 15.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Scott County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other documents are recorded by the Scott County Circuit Clerk and can be searched through the Scott County property records search. The county has 15,700 deed records, recorded from January 3, 2006 to August 15, 2025. Call the Clerk at 479-637-2642 for help.
Where can I access Scott County parcel maps and GIS information?
Call the Assessor at 479-637-2666 and ask about parcel maps for the county's 13,860 parcels. The courthouse at 190 W 1st Street, Waldron, is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Request a map by address or parcel number. Parcel maps are references and not legal surveys.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Scott County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on whether the property is inside a city such as Waldron or in an unincorporated area. Contact the city office for city properties. For land outside city limits, call the courthouse and ask which county office handles building and land use questions for your address.
How can I create a list of property owners in Scott County?
The online tools are built for lookups of single properties. For a list of owners, call the Assessor at 479-637-2666 or the Tax Collector at 479-637-1017 and describe the area or subdivision you need. Narrow requests are easier to fill than countywide lists.