Walton County, FL Property Records
Property records in Walton, Florida provide official information about real estate within Walton County, including parcel ownership, legal descriptions, property boundaries, assessed values, exemptions, land use, and sales history. These records are useful for homeowners, buyers, real estate professionals, researchers, and anyone verifying property details, estimating tax obligations, or reviewing ownership history.
Users can access official Walton property records through the Walton County Property Appraiser’s online property records search, which provides parcel and assessment information maintained by the county. For recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats, users may also consult the Walton County Clerk of Courts. Together, these official sources help ensure that property information is accurate, current, and suitable for due diligence or public record research.
Walton County, FL Property Records & Statistics
Walton County is one of Florida's higher-cost housing markets. Median rent is $1,454, well above the state median of $1,114 and the national figure of $840.25. The median home value is $311,700, compared with $213,800 statewide and $173,750 nationally. Renter-occupied housing is 20.75% of homes, a little below the state share of 21.62% and the national share of 21.81%.
Property taxes are a relative bargain. The median property tax rate is 0.46%, much lower than the state rate of 0.75% and the national rate of 0.74%. Even on expensive homes, that lighter rate keeps ongoing ownership costs in check.
Median household income is $71,685, higher than the state median of $63,213 and the national median of $65,108, though not enough to fully offset the high prices. The unemployment rate is 3.07%, above the state rate of 2.61% and the national rate of 2.87%, which may reflect the seasonal nature of a coastal, tourism-oriented economy.
Overall, Walton County combines high rents and home values with low tax rates, strong incomes, and somewhat elevated unemployment.
Median Rent
Median Property Tax Rate
Median Home Value
Median Income
Unemployment Rate
Renter Occupied Housing
Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Walton
Walton County property records span tax assessments, deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 88,268 total parcels, including 57,845 residential and 1,621 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 94.69% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 273,203 deeds and 103,792 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 51,230 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 88,268 |
| Residential Parcels | 57,845 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,621 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.69% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 273,203 |
| Mortgage Records | 103,792 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 51,230 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 6,034 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records trace a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows the loan moved to a new lender or holder, while a release confirms the debt was satisfied and the lien removed.
Walton County has 119,491 assignment and release records, including 16,418 assignment documents, 102,752 release documents, and 321 other documents. Both assignments and releases were recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 19, 2025.
Buyers, owners, and title researchers use these records to verify that earlier loans were cleared, see who holds a mortgage today, and spot open liens before closing. Find them through the Walton County official records search.
How to Search Walton County, FL Property Records
Walton County's official records are maintained by the Walton County Clerk & Comptroller in DeFuniak Springs. They cover 88,268 parcels, along with deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and foreclosure filings, so ownership and loan history can be traced in detail.
Start with the Walton County official records search to find recorded documents. The Walton County Clerk official records page explains how to request copies, and the Walton County eRecording page covers submitting documents electronically.
To search, enter an owner name, document type, or date range, then open the matching documents. Deeds show the parties and transfer, and mortgages and releases show lenders and loan status. Deeds are available from January 15, 1992, and mortgages from April 3, 1996.
You can also visit the Clerk at 571 U.S. Highway 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, or call 850-892-8115.
Walton Registrar of Deeds
The Walton County Probate Office is located at 571 U.S. Highway 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, FL, 32433 and can be reached at 850-892-8115. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through waltonclerk.com or the official website waltonclerk.com.
Walton County Clerk & Comptroller
Walton County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Walton County property records by address?
Recorded documents in the Walton County official records search are indexed mainly by name, document type, and date, so begin with a known owner or lender. If you only have an address, call the Clerk & Comptroller at 850-892-8115 and ask how best to locate the parcel.
How can I find property owners in Walton County?
Open the most recent deed in the official records to see who holds title. The Clerk & Comptroller at 571 U.S. Highway 90 East, DeFuniak Springs, can also explain how to request deed copies, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Walton County?
Assessed values for the 2024 assessment year are set by the county's property valuation office, not the Clerk. Call 850-892-8115 for a referral. Deeds in the official records show sale details that can be compared with assessed values.
Where can I find Walton County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are issued by the county's tax collection office. The Clerk's office at 850-892-8115 can direct you to the correct contact, so have your parcel number ready. Recorded liens tied to a property appear in the official records.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Walton County?
Use the Walton County official records search to locate deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases. Deeds are indexed from January 15, 1992, through August 18, 2025. The official records page covers copies, and the Clerk forms page has forms.
Where can I access Walton County parcel maps and GIS information?
The Clerk records documents but does not host parcel maps. Plats and legal descriptions attached to recorded instruments are searchable in the official records. For interactive GIS maps covering the county's 88,268 parcels, call 850-892-8115 and ask which department maintains them.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Walton County?
Permits and zoning are handled by county and city planning and building staff, not the Clerk. Call 850-892-8115 for a referral to the right office. Easements and restrictions recorded in the official records may also affect permitted use.
How can I create a list of property owners in Walton County?
The online search is intended for individual lookups. For a larger list, gather deeds by date range from the official records, or call the Clerk at 850-892-8115 to ask about bulk record options and fees.