Clay County, FL Property Records
Property records in Clay, Florida, document key details about real estate within Clay County, including ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, property taxes, legal descriptions, sales history, exemptions, and recorded documents such as deeds or liens. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, real estate professionals, attorneys, researchers, and property owners who need to verify ownership, review valuation history, estimate taxes, or confirm recorded interests in a property.
Users can access official Clay property records through local government offices, including the Clay County Property Appraiser for parcel data and assessments, and the Clay County Clerk of Court for recorded instruments such as deeds and mortgages. To begin an official search online, visit the Clay County Property Appraiser’s Clay property records portal.
Clay County, FL Property Records & Statistics
Clay County has a median rent of $1,322, above Florida's $1,114 and well above the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing is 21.05% of occupied homes, just under the state's 21.62% and the national 21.81%, so the rental share is typical even though rents are high.
The median home value is $234,300, above the state figure of $213,800 and the national $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.72% is a little below Florida's 0.75% and the national 0.74%, which keeps the tax cost of owning reasonable.
Median household income is $76,405, considerably higher than the state's $63,213 and the national $65,108. Those strong earnings support higher rents and home prices in this Jacksonville-area suburban county. The unemployment rate of 2.79% is above Florida's 2.61% but slightly below the national 2.87%.
Overall, Clay County combines higher home values and rents with high incomes, mildly lower property taxes, a typical share of renters, and unemployment close to state and national levels.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Clay
Clay County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 101,067 total parcels, including 90,648 residential and 2,517 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 92.61% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 283,160 deeds and 173,838 mortgages, and valuation data was last updated August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 101,067 |
| Residential Parcels | 90,648 |
| Commercial Parcels | 2,517 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 92.61% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 283,160 |
| Mortgage Records | 173,838 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 69,883 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Lis Pendens Records | 38,349 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents a loan moving from one holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was paid and the lien removed.
Clay County has 224,460 assignment and release records, including 44,421 assignment documents, 179,804 release documents, and 235 other documents. Assignments and releases were both recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 21, 2025.
Researchers use these records to confirm earlier mortgages were released, trace lenders over time, and find liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance. Search them in the Clay County official records search.
How to Search Clay County, FL Property Records
Clay County recorded documents are maintained by the Clerk's Recording Department in Green Cove Springs. It holds deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and other instruments that accompany assessment records for the county's 101,067 parcels.
The Clay County official records search lets you look up documents by name, document type, or recording date. The Recording Department page explains services and requirements, the Clerk's forms page lists forms, and the Clay County e-recording page covers electronic submission.
The office is at 825 North Orange Avenue, Green Cove Springs, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 904-284-6302 with questions.
Have an owner name, an address, or a document number ready. Enter the most complete details, narrow by date when results are long, and open the matching document. If a record is not online, contact the Recording Department.
Clay Registrar of Deeds
The Clay County Probate Office is located at 825 North Orange Avenue, Green Cove Springs, FL, 32043 and can be reached at 904-284-6302. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through landmark.clayclerk.com or the official website clayclerk.com.
Clay County Recording Department
Clay County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Clay County property records by address?
Address lookups go through the Clay County Property Appraiser's online search. For recorded documents tied to a property, use the official records search and search by owner or document details. If you find no match, call the Recording Department at 904-284-6302.
How can I find property owners in Clay County?
Owners appear on assessment rolls and recorded deeds. Search the official records for deeds under a name to see transfers. The county has 283,160 deed records, recorded from January 5, 1989 through August 21, 2025. Call 904-284-6302 for help.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Clay County?
Assessed values come from county tax assessment records for the 2024 assessment year, last updated January 20, 2025. Contact the Clay County Property Appraiser for a parcel's value. Recorded deeds in the official records search can confirm the owner.
Where can I find Clay County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills are issued by the county Tax Collector, not the Clerk's Recording Department. Reach that office through the county's official channels, or call 904-284-6302 to be directed. County tax records cover the 2024 tax year.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Clay County?
Use the official records search for deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases. The Recording Department page has more details. Visit 825 North Orange Avenue, Green Cove Springs, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Clay County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and GIS data come from the Clay County Property Appraiser and county government, covering 101,067 parcels. They are for reference, not a legal survey. Call the Recording Department at 904-284-6302 to ask which office hosts the current map viewer.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Clay County?
Permits and zoning are handled by Clay County's building and planning offices, or by the municipality for properties inside Green Cove Springs or other cities. Contact the office covering the property before building. The Recording Department at 904-284-6302 can direct you.
How can I create a list of property owners in Clay County?
Online tools support single lookups. To compile owners, search the official records for deeds by name or date. For bulk requests, call 904-284-6302 to ask what is available and about fees. The forms page lists related forms.