Escambia County, FL Property Records
Property records in Escambia, Florida provide important details about real estate within Escambia County, including ownership information, parcel boundaries, assessed values, property taxes, exemptions, sales history, and land or building characteristics. These records are useful for homebuyers, property owners, real estate professionals, researchers, and anyone needing to verify ownership, review valuation data, or understand tax-related information for a specific parcel.
Official Escambia property records can be accessed through the Escambia County Property Appraiser’s office, which offers an online search tool for parcels, assessments, and related property data. Users can begin their search through the county’s official property records portal. For recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats, users may also consult the Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller.
Escambia County, FL Property Records & Statistics
Escambia County has housing costs that sit close to state levels, with a strong rental presence. The median rent is $1,166, slightly above Florida's $1,114 and well above the national $840.25. The median home value is $202,700, a bit below the state's $213,800 but higher than the national $173,750.
Property taxes are relatively low. The county's median property tax rate of 0.6% is under both the state rate of 0.75% and the national rate of 0.74%, which helps offset moderately priced homes for owners.
Median household income is $64,431, slightly above the state's $63,213 and just under the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 3.91%, however, is higher than Florida's 2.61% and the national 2.87%, suggesting a tighter job market than in many comparison areas.
Renter-occupied housing is 39.27%, far above the state's 21.62% and the national 21.81%. In all, the figures describe a county with typical incomes and home prices, lighter property taxes, elevated unemployment, and a large renter population.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Escambia
Escambia County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 161,553 total parcels, including 141,025 residential and 8,939 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 97.02% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 403,876 deeds and 235,940 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 114,552 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 161,553 |
| Residential Parcels | 141,025 |
| Commercial Parcels | 8,939 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 97.02% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 403,876 |
| Mortgage Records | 235,940 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 114,552 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Lis Pendens Records | 30,140 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment records that a mortgage was transferred to a new lender or holder, while a release records that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed.
Escambia County has 292,793 assignment and release records. They include 54,419 assignment documents recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 21, 2025, and 238,107 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 21, 2025, plus 267 other documents.
For property research, these records help confirm that earlier mortgages were paid off, show who holds a loan now, and reveal liens that may still be open before a purchase, sale, or refinance. Searching by date range also helps trace a property's financing through a specific period. Documents can be searched through the Escambia County official records search.
How to Search Escambia County, FL Property Records
Escambia County's recorded documents are kept by the Escambia County Recorder's Office, part of the Clerk's office. Its records go with tax assessment information for 161,553 parcels and include deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and foreclosure filings.
To find recorded documents, use the Escambia County official records search. You can search by name, document type, or date and open each result to see the parties and recording details. The Escambia County records page explains the office's services, and the Escambia County official records information and forms page lists recording paperwork.
Begin with an owner name or known document type, then narrow by date range. Check that each result matches the property you are researching and compare deeds, mortgages, and releases to follow the chain of title.
The Recorder's Office is at 221 Palafox Place, Pensacola. It is open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 850-595-3930 for help.
Escambia Registrar of Deeds
The Escambia County Probate Office is located at 221 Palafox Place, Pensacola, FL, 32502 and can be reached at 850-595-3930. Office hours are Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through dory.escambiaclerk.com or the official website escambiaclerk.com.
Escambia County Recorder's Office
Escambia County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Escambia County property records by address?
The Escambia County official records search is organized around names, document types, and dates. If you only have an address, call the Recorder's Office at 850-595-3930 for help identifying the owner and locating the parcel among the county's 161,553 parcels.
How can I find property owners in Escambia County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Use the Escambia County official records search to find a deed and see the parties to a transfer. Deed records run from October 1, 1992, through August 20, 2025. If you need help, call 850-595-3930.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Escambia County?
Escambia County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on February 6, 2025. Valuation data is available for 114,552 properties. For a specific parcel's assessed value, call the Recorder's Office at 850-595-3930 and ask which county office handles assessments.
Where can I find Escambia County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax records in the county cover the 2024 tax year. For a bill or payment history, call the Escambia County Recorder's Office at 850-595-3930 and ask for the office that handles property tax billing. Recorded liens and other documents affecting a property are available through the official records search.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Escambia County?
Use the Escambia County official records search for deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases. The county has 403,876 deed records and 235,940 mortgage records. For recording paperwork, see the official records information and forms or eRecording help.
Where can I access Escambia County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and GIS layers come from county mapping and appraisal offices rather than the recorder. Call the Escambia County Recorder's Office at 850-595-3930, or visit 221 Palafox Place in Pensacola during business hours, and ask where to find maps of the county's 161,553 parcels.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Escambia County?
Permits and zoning are handled by building and planning offices rather than the Recorder's Office. Call 850-595-3930 and ask for direction to the right office. For a property inside a city such as Pensacola, the city may issue its own permits and set zoning rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Escambia County?
Online tools are designed for property-by-property lookups. You can search deeds by name and date in the official records search and compile owners from the results. For larger requests, call the Recorder's Office at 850-595-3930 to ask what is available.