Wakulla County, FL Property Records
Property records in Wakulla, Florida provide important information about land and real estate ownership within the county. These records may include parcel details, ownership history, property values, legal descriptions, tax assessment data, exemptions, maps, deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats. They are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, real estate professionals, researchers, and anyone verifying ownership, reviewing property boundaries, estimating taxes, or conducting due diligence before a transaction.
Users can access official Wakulla property records through county government offices, including the Wakulla County Property Appraiser for parcel and assessment information and the Clerk of Court for recorded land documents. For online searches, the Wakulla County Property Appraiser provides an official portal for reviewing parcel data and related assessment details through its Wakulla property records resources.
Wakulla County, FL Property Records & Statistics
Wakulla County has a median rent of $1,255.50, above the Florida median of $1,114 and well above the national figure of $840.25. The median home value is $215,350, just over the state's $213,800 and above the national $173,750. Renter-occupied housing is only 16.79% of homes, below the state share of 21.62% and the national share of 21.81%, which means the county is dominated by homeowners.
The median property tax rate is 0.65%, lower than the state rate of 0.75% and the national rate of 0.74%. Owners therefore keep a larger share of their home's value than in much of Florida, even though values are comparatively high.
Median household income is $65,002.50, higher than the state median of $63,213 but just under the national median of $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.32% is lower than the state rate of 2.61% and the national rate of 2.87%.
Together the figures describe a stable, owner-heavy county with rents and home values at or above state levels, lighter property taxes, solid incomes, and low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Wakulla
Wakulla County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 26,021 total parcels, including 21,706 residential and 686 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 93.56% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 59,680 deeds and 19,025 mortgages, and valuation data covers 9,932 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 26,021 |
| Residential Parcels | 21,706 |
| Commercial Parcels | 686 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 93.56% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 59,680 |
| Mortgage Records | 19,025 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 9,932 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 2,408 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignments and releases are the follow-up records to a mortgage. An assignment shows a loan was passed to a different lender or servicer, and a release shows it was paid off and the lien lifted.
Wakulla County has 31,235 assignment and release records, including 6,720 assignment documents, 24,403 release documents, and 112 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 27, 2025, and releases from January 3, 2005, through August 28, 2025.
They help buyers and researchers verify that older loans were closed, see who services a mortgage now, and catch liens still open before a sale. Look them up in the Wakulla County official records search.
How to Search Wakulla County, FL Property Records
Wakulla County's official records are kept by the Wakulla County Official Records Department in Crawfordville. They cover 26,021 parcels along with deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and foreclosure filings, giving a full picture of ownership and loan history.
The Wakulla County official records search is the main tool for finding recorded documents. The Wakulla County Clerk official records page explains recording and eRecording, and the Wakulla County official records forms page provides the forms needed for filings.
To search, enter an owner or lender name, select a document type or date range, and open the matching instruments. Deeds start on January 23, 1989, and mortgages on March 1, 1996. Use a deed to confirm who owns a property and a mortgage or release to understand its financing.
The department is at 3056 Crawfordville Hwy, Crawfordville, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and can be reached at 850-926-0905.
Wakulla Registrar of Deeds
The Wakulla County Probate Office is located at 3056 Crawfordville Hwy, Crawfordville, FL, 32327 and can be reached at 850-926-0905. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through wakullaclerk.com or the official website wakullaclerk.org.
Wakulla County Official Records Department
Wakulla County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Wakulla County property records by address?
The Wakulla County official records search indexes recorded documents mainly by name and document type. Start with an owner name from a past deed if you have it. If you only know the address, call the Official Records Department at 850-926-0905 for help finding the right record.
How can I find property owners in Wakulla County?
Find the latest deed in the official records to see the current owner. You can also visit the department at 3056 Crawfordville Hwy, Crawfordville, Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, where staff can explain how to request deed copies.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Wakulla County?
Assessed values for the 2024 assessment year come from the county's property valuation office, not the Official Records Department. Call 850-926-0905 for a referral. Sale prices on deeds in the official records can serve as a useful comparison.
Where can I find Wakulla County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are handled by the county's tax collection office. The Official Records Department at 850-926-0905 can point you to the right contact. Keep your parcel number ready, and note that recorded liens affecting a property appear in the official records.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Wakulla County?
Search the Wakulla County official records for deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases. Deeds are available from January 23, 1989, through July 31, 2025. The official records page covers copies and eRecording, and forms are on the forms page.
Where can I access Wakulla County parcel maps and GIS information?
This department records documents rather than hosting parcel maps. Recorded plats and legal descriptions are searchable in the official records. For interactive GIS and parcel maps, call 850-926-0905 and ask which county office maintains them.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Wakulla County?
Permits and zoning are managed by county planning and building staff, not Official Records. Call 850-926-0905 for the right referral. Easements and restrictions recorded in the official records may also limit how a property can be used or built on.
How can I create a list of property owners in Wakulla County?
The online system is built for single lookups. To build a list, collect deeds by date range from the official records or call 850-926-0905 to ask whether bulk records are available and what fees apply.