Archuleta County, CO Property Records
Property records in Archuleta, Colorado provide official information about land, homes, and commercial parcels within Archuleta County. These records typically include owner names, parcel numbers, legal descriptions, assessed values, property classifications, sales history, maps, and tax-related details. They are useful for buyers, sellers, real estate professionals, attorneys, lenders, and residents who need to verify ownership, research property values, review boundaries, or understand local tax assessments.
Users can access official Archuleta property records through county government offices, especially the Archuleta County Assessor for parcel and valuation information, the Clerk and Recorder for deeds and recorded documents, and the Treasurer for property tax details. To begin an official search, visit the county’s Archuleta property records resource provided by the Archuleta County Assessor’s Office.
Archuleta County, CO Property Records & Statistics
Archuleta County has a median rent of $1,218, above the Colorado median of $1,020 and the national figure of $840.25. Renters make up only 17.24% of occupied homes, below the state's 25.3% and the national 21.81%, so most households in the county own their homes.
The median home value is $438,000, higher than the state's $341,200 and far above the national $173,750. At the same time, the median property tax rate of 0.31% is lower than both Colorado's 0.38% and the national 0.74%. Owners buy into a high-priced market but pay a comparatively light rate on those values.
Median household income is $67,313, slightly above the state figure of $65,821 and the national $65,108, so local earnings sit close to the benchmarks even though housing costs are higher. The unemployment rate is 1.94%, well below Colorado's 2.71% and the national 2.87%, which points to a strong job market.
Overall, the figures describe a county with expensive housing, low property taxes, a high rate of home ownership, incomes just above average, and low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Archuleta
Archuleta County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 17,504 total parcels, and tax records cover 95.3% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 40,571 deeds and 15,821 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 9,274 properties, last updated August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 17,504 |
| Residential Parcels | 14,322 |
| Commercial Parcels | 729 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 95.3% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 40,571 |
| Mortgage Records | 15,821 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 9,274 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 699 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was passed from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Archuleta County has 28,518 assignment and release records. They include 3,717 assignment documents and 24,761 release documents, plus 40 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 25, 2025, and releases from January 3, 2005, through August 27, 2025.
These records help property researchers see who holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans have been paid off. Buyers, owners, and title researchers can use them to trace a loan between lenders, confirm that old mortgages were released, and find liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Archuleta County, CO Property Records
Archuleta County's recorded property documents are maintained by the Clerk & Recorder's Office in Pagosa Springs. Its records cover the county's 17,504 parcels and include deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, valuation data, and foreclosure filings.
Start with the Archuleta County Clerk & Recorder page for office information and services. To search recorded documents such as deeds and mortgages, use the Archuleta County document search. People who record documents regularly can review the Archuleta County electronic filing page for e-filing options.
For a search, collect the property address, owner name, or a document number. Enter the most complete detail in the document search, scan the results, and open the deed or mortgage that matches. Deed and mortgage records begin January 3, 2006, so earlier history may require a visit to the office.
The office is at 449 San Juan St., Pagosa Springs, and is open Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 970-264-8350 with questions.
Archuleta Registrar of Deeds
The Archuleta County Probate Office is located at 449 San Juan St., Pagosa Springs, CO, 81147 and can be reached at 970-264-8350. Office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through archuletacounty.org or the official website archuletacounty.org.
Archuleta County Clerk & Recorder’s Office
Archuleta County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Archuleta County property records by address?
Use the Archuleta County document search and enter the property address to find recorded deeds and mortgages. If nothing matches, try a shorter address or an owner name. The Clerk & Recorder's Office can also help at 970-264-8350.
How can I find property owners in Archuleta County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Search the Archuleta County document search by address or name, then open the most recent deed to see who holds title. The county has 40,571 deed records starting January 3, 2006, covering most modern transfers.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Archuleta County?
The county's tax records show assessment year 2024, with the assessor's last update on May 21, 2025. For help finding the assessed value of a specific property, call the Archuleta County Clerk & Recorder at 970-264-8350, and staff can point you to the correct valuation office.
Where can I find Archuleta County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payments are handled apart from recorded documents. Call the Clerk & Recorder at 970-264-8350 and ask which office issues tax statements for your parcel, or start on the Clerk & Recorder page. Keep your parcel number or address handy.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Archuleta County?
Search the Archuleta County document search for deeds, mortgages, releases, and other recorded documents. For in-person help, visit 449 San Juan St., Pagosa Springs, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or review the electronic filing page for recording options.
Where can I access Archuleta County parcel maps and GIS information?
The county has 17,504 parcels, including 14,322 residential and 729 commercial parcels. For parcel maps and GIS layers, call the Archuleta County Clerk & Recorder at 970-264-8350 and ask which office maintains mapping data. A recorded deed helps confirm a parcel's legal description.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Archuleta County?
Permits and zoning are handled by planning and building offices, not the recorder. Call the Clerk & Recorder at 970-264-8350 for a referral to the right department. For property inside the Town of Pagosa Springs, check with the town as well, since it may handle its own permits and zoning.
How can I create a list of property owners in Archuleta County?
County tools are built for single-property lookups. Use the Archuleta County document search to find owners from recorded deeds. For a larger list or bulk request, call the Clerk & Recorder at 970-264-8350 and ask what is available and how to request it.