Garfield County, CO Property Records
Property records in Garfield, Colorado, document key details about real estate, including parcel ownership, legal descriptions, assessed values, property boundaries, sales history, tax information, and recorded documents such as deeds or liens. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, lenders, researchers, and legal professionals who need to verify ownership, review valuation data, understand property tax obligations, or investigate a parcel’s transaction history.
Official Garfield property records are maintained by Garfield County offices, primarily the Assessor’s Office for parcel and valuation information and the Clerk and Recorder’s Office for recorded land documents. Users can begin their search through the county’s official online resources for Garfield property records, where they can find assessment tools, parcel information, and guidance on accessing related public records.
Garfield County, CO Property Records & Statistics
Garfield County's median rent is $1,397, above the state median of $1,020 and the national $840.25. The median home value of $449,350 is well over Colorado's $341,200 and more than double the national $173,750, reflecting the strong demand along the Roaring Fork and Colorado River corridors.
The county's median property tax rate of 0.4% is just above the state's 0.38% and far below the national 0.74%.
Median household income reaches $86,136, compared with $65,821 across Colorado and $65,108 nationwide, which helps offset the high housing costs. Unemployment of 2.4% is lower than both the state's 2.71% and the national 2.87%.
Renters occupy 27% of housing, a bit above the state's 25.3% and the national 21.81%. The overall picture is a high-income, low-unemployment county with expensive housing and a meaningful rental segment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Garfield
Garfield County's assessor tracks 30,593 total parcels, including 22,823 residential and 1,797 commercial parcels, covering 70.41% of the population. Recorded documents include 65,241 deeds and 45,191 mortgages, and 17,466 properties carry valuation data.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 30,593 |
| Residential Parcels | 22,823 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,797 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 70.41% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 65,241 |
| Mortgage Records | 45,191 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 17,466 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 25,375 |
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 loan from one lender or holder to another, and a release shows that a loan was paid off and the lien cleared.
Garfield County has 80,364 assignment and release records, including 10,441 assignment documents and 69,854 release documents, plus 69 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 3, 2005 to August 14, 2025, and releases from January 10, 2005 to August 13, 2025.
For property research, these records reveal who currently holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans were released. Buyers, title researchers and owners can use them to confirm that past liens were cleared, trace a loan between lenders and spot mortgages that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Garfield County, CO Property Records
Garfield County recorded documents are maintained by the Garfield County Clerk & Recorder. Its records support research into the county's 30,593 parcels, including deeds, mortgages and related filings, with tax record coverage of 70.41% of the population.
Start with the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder recording page for office information, forms and recording details. To look up documents by name, date or document type, use the Garfield County official records search.
The office is at 109 8th Street, Glenwood Springs, CO, 81601 and can be reached at 970-384-3700. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, and a second office serves Rifle at 195 West 14th Street, Rifle, CO, 81650, 970-625-0882.
To search, gather the owner name, property address or parcel number, enter the most complete details you have and open the matching record. If a record doesn't appear online, call the office and staff can point you to the right document.
Garfield Registrar of Deeds
The Garfield County Probate Office is located at 109 8th Street, Glenwood Springs, CO, 81601 and can be reached at 970-384-3700. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through act.garfield-county.com or the official website garfield-county.com.
Garfield County Clerk & Recorder
Garfield County Clerk & Recorder's Office
Garfield County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Garfield County property records by address?
Recorded documents tied to an address can be located through the Garfield County official records search, which lists documents the county has on file. For parcel details, have the street address and parcel number ready and call the Garfield County Clerk & Recorder at 970-384-3700. The county holds 30,593 parcels, so a precise address helps.
How can I find property owners in Garfield County?
Ownership is shown on recorded deeds, which you can search by name through the Garfield County official records search. The Garfield County Clerk & Recorder at 109 8th Street, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 can also help trace the current owner of a parcel. Call 970-384-3700 during office hours with the address or parcel number to speed up the request.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Garfield County?
Assessed values are set by the county assessor and reflect the 2024 assessment year, with the most recent assessor update on March 28, 2025. Contact the county for the assessment on a specific parcel. The Garfield County Clerk & Recorder can direct you at 970-384-3700.
Where can I find Garfield County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payment history are handled by the county's treasurer. The Garfield County Clerk & Recorder can point you to the right office at 970-384-3700, and you can ask for the parcel's tax year 2024 details. Have the parcel number or owner name ready to make the lookup quick.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Garfield County?
Deeds, mortgages and releases are recorded by the Garfield County Clerk & Recorder. Search them online with the Garfield County official records search. You can also visit 109 8th Street, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, or call 970-384-3700 to request copies.
Where can I access Garfield County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and GIS information are kept by county departments. Call the Garfield County Clerk & Recorder at 970-384-3700 to be directed to the mapping office for Garfield County, and have the parcel number or address ready. Maps are for reference and are not a substitute for a survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Garfield County?
Permits and zoning in Garfield County are handled by the county's planning or building staff, or by the municipality if the property is inside a town or city. The Garfield County Clerk & Recorder at 970-384-3700 can tell you which office covers the parcel in question.
How can I create a list of property owners in Garfield County?
Owner lists are not published as a ready-made download. Start by searching recorded documents through the Garfield County official records search, and for a larger list contact the Garfield County Clerk & Recorder at 970-384-3700 to ask what records can be provided and how requests are made.