Leon County, FL Property Records
Property records in Leon, Florida provide important information about land and real estate within Leon County, including ownership details, parcel numbers, legal descriptions, assessed values, exemptions, sales history, and property characteristics. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, real estate professionals, researchers, and anyone needing to verify property ownership, review tax assessment data, or understand a parcel’s history.
Users can access official Leon property records through the Leon County Property Appraiser, which maintains searchable property assessment and parcel information for the county. For deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents, users may also consult the Leon County Clerk of Court and Comptroller. To begin researching assessment and parcel details, visit the county’s official Leon property records resource.
Leon County, FL Property Records & Statistics
Leon County's median rent is $1,209, higher than the Florida median of $1,114 and well above the national median of $840.25. The median home value is $230,350, compared with $213,800 statewide and $173,750 nationally, so housing costs here run above both benchmarks.
The county's median property tax rate of 0.83% is higher than the state rate of 0.75% and the national rate of 0.74%, which adds to the cost of ownership in a market with above-average values.
The median household income is $65,487.50, above the Florida median of $63,213 and just above the national median of $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.89% is higher than the state rate of 2.61% and the national rate of 2.87%, though the gap is small.
The most distinctive figure is renter-occupied housing, which accounts for 43.53% of homes, roughly double the state share of 21.62% and the national share of 21.81%. That reflects a large rental market in Leon County, where the state capital and its universities bring many students and workers who rent.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Leon
Leon County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 110,718 total parcels, including 99,848 residential and 5,250 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 96.57% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 292,933 deeds and 214,782 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 82,296 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 110,718 |
| Residential Parcels | 99,848 |
| Commercial Parcels | 5,250 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 96.57% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 292,933 |
| Mortgage Records | 214,782 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 82,296 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Lis Pendens Records | 12,852 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents a loan moving from one lender or servicer to another, and a release documents that the debt was repaid and the lien removed.
Leon County has 270,828 assignment and release records, including 40,626 assignment documents recorded from January 3, 2005, to August 21, 2025, and 229,919 release documents recorded from January 13, 2003, to August 21, 2025. There are also 283 other documents.
These records let researchers see who currently holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans were satisfied. For buyers, owners, and title professionals, they offer a clear view of a property's financing history and help flag liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Leon County, FL Property Records
Leon County's recorded real estate documents are kept by the Leon County Clerk and Comptroller's Office in Tallahassee. Its records include deeds from 1991 forward and mortgages from 1994 forward, covering the county's 110,718 parcels.
The Leon County official records search is the place to look up recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and other instruments. For background on how the department works, see the Leon County official records information page. To record documents electronically, use the Leon County e-recording page, and find standard paperwork in the Clerk's online forms.
The office is at 1276 Metropolitan Blvd, Tallahassee, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and can be reached at 850-606-4030.
Have an owner name, document type, or date range ready before you search, and open the result that matches your property.
Leon Registrar of Deeds
The Leon County Probate Office is located at 1276 Metropolitan Blvd, Tallahassee, FL, 32312 and can be reached at 850-606-4030. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through cvweb.leonclerk.com or the official website cvweb.leonclerk.com.
Leon County Clerk and Comptroller's Office
Leon County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Leon County property records by address?
Recorded documents are searched through the Leon County official records search, usually by name, date, or document details. For an address-based parcel lookup, call the Clerk and Comptroller at 850-606-4030 and ask which office keeps parcel data, or use a deed's legal description.
How can I find property owners in Leon County?
Owners appear on recorded deeds. Search the Leon County official records by name or date to find deeds recorded since 1991. For help with a particular parcel, call the Clerk's Office at 850-606-4030 during weekday business hours.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Leon County?
Assessed values are set by the county's property valuation office, not the Clerk. Leon County tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year across 110,718 parcels. Call 850-606-4030 to be directed to the right office, and review sale prices through recorded deeds in the official records.
Where can I find Leon County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payments are handled by the county's tax collection office. Call the Leon County Clerk and Comptroller at 850-606-4030 or visit 1276 Metropolitan Blvd, Tallahassee, for direction. Recorded liens and satisfactions tied to a property are searchable in the official records.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Leon County?
Use the Leon County official records search to find deeds, mortgages, and other instruments. Deeds are available from June 1, 1991, and mortgages from September 1, 1994. The official records information page covers recording details.
Where can I access Leon County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and GIS layers are maintained by county mapping and appraisal offices rather than the Clerk. Call 850-606-4030 and ask which office to contact. A legal description from a recorded deed helps staff find the correct parcel among the county's 110,718 parcels.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Leon County?
Permits and zoning are handled by county and city planning and building departments. Call the Clerk's Office at 850-606-4030 for help finding the right one. If the property is within the city of Tallahassee, contact the city too, since its rules may differ from the county's.
How can I create a list of property owners in Leon County?
Owners can be found property by property through deeds in the Leon County official records search. For a larger list or bulk records, call 850-606-4030 and ask what the office can provide, including any fees for multiple-record requests.