Butts County, GA Property Records
Butts, Georgia, property records document ownership, valuation, and legal details for real estate within Butts County. These records typically include parcel numbers, owner names, property addresses, assessed values, acreage, land use, deed references, sales history, tax information, and exemption details. They are useful for buyers, sellers, real estate professionals, attorneys, lenders, and residents who need to verify ownership, research property values, review tax assessments, or confirm legal descriptions.
Users can access official Butts property records through the Butts County Tax Assessor’s office, which maintains assessment and parcel information for county properties. For accurate and current information, visit the county’s official property records search.
Butts County, GA Property Records & Statistics
Butts County has a median rent of $953, above the Georgia median of $818 and the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 19.38% of homes, below the state's 25.74% and the national 21.81%, so most households own.
The median home value is $198,900, well above Georgia's $140,550 and the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.79% is under the state's 0.9% but a little above the national 0.74%, so higher home values come with a moderate tax rate.
The median household income is $67,823, higher than both the state's $53,094 and the national $65,108. Strong incomes help support the county's above-average rents and home values.
The unemployment rate is 2.33%, lower than Georgia's 2.91% and the national 2.87%. In summary, Butts County is a higher-cost, higher-income housing market with a high rate of homeownership, a moderate tax rate, and employment conditions stronger than the state and nation.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Butts
Butts County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 13,741 total parcels, including 11,485 residential and 535 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 94.27% of the population. Recorded documents include 34,143 deeds and 12,321 mortgages, with valuation data for 8,103 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 13,741 |
| Residential Parcels | 11,485 |
| Commercial Parcels | 535 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.27% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 34,143 |
| Mortgage Records | 12,321 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 8,103 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 11,145 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows a loan moving from one lender to another, while a release shows it was paid off and the lien lifted from the property.
Butts County has 22,562 assignment and release records, including 4,786 assignment documents and 17,736 release documents, plus 40 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 3, 2005, to February 9, 2023, and releases from January 3, 2005, to August 20, 2025.
These records help researchers confirm earlier loans were satisfied, trace a mortgage between lenders, and find liens that may remain open before a sale or refinance. The date ranges show the period each record type covers.
How to Search Butts County, GA Property Records
Butts County real estate documents are recorded by the Butts County Superior Court Clerk at 625 West Third Street, Jackson, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The county has 13,741 parcels, with 34,143 deed records and 12,321 mortgage records.
The Butts County Clerk real estate page explains recording requirements. To look up deeds and other recorded instruments, use the Butts County official records search. Recording forms are available on the clerk's forms page, and documents can be filed electronically through GSCCCA eRecording.
Have the owner name, a prior deed reference, or the property description ready, then enter it in the search. Open matching documents and confirm the parties and recording date. For help, call the clerk's office at 770-775-8215.
Butts Registrar of Deeds
The Butts County Probate Office is located at 625 West Third Street, Jackson, GA, 30233 and can be reached at 770-775-8215. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through gasearch.kofile.com or the official website buttscountyclerkofcourt.com.
Butts County Superior Court Clerk
Butts County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Butts County property records by address?
The records search is indexed by name and document, so begin with the owner's name in the Butts County official records search. With only an address, call the Superior Court Clerk at 770-775-8215 or the county tax office to find the owner and parcel number.
How can I find property owners in Butts County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Search the Butts County official records search for a property's latest deed, or visit the Clerk at 625 West Third Street, Jackson, weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Butts County?
The county tax assessor sets assessed values, and Butts County's records reflect the 2024 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on September 8, 2025. Contact the assessor's office about a parcel; the Superior Court Clerk at 770-775-8215 can direct you.
Where can I find Butts County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payments are handled by the county tax commissioner, not the clerk. Call the Superior Court Clerk at 770-775-8215 for a referral and have the parcel number or owner name ready. Butts County's median property tax rate is 0.79%.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Butts County?
Deeds and mortgages are recorded with the Butts County Superior Court Clerk. Use the official records search or the clerk's real estate page. Deed records date from May 24, 1989. Call 770-775-8215 for help.
Where can I access Butts County parcel maps and GIS information?
Butts County has 13,741 parcels, and parcel maps are maintained by county mapping or assessor staff. Ask the tax assessor's office about GIS access, or call the Superior Court Clerk at 770-775-8215 for a referral. Deed legal descriptions help locate boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Butts County?
Permits and zoning are handled by local building and planning offices, and rules may differ between Jackson and unincorporated Butts County. Call the Superior Court Clerk at 770-775-8215 to be pointed to the right department.
How can I create a list of property owners in Butts County?
Owner information comes one property at a time from deeds in the official records search. For a larger list, such as owners in an area, call the Superior Court Clerk at 770-775-8215 to ask what bulk records are available and whether fees apply.