Charlton County, GA Property Records
Property records in Charlton, Georgia document important details about real estate within the county, including ownership history, parcel boundaries, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax information, deeds, plats, and recorded transfers. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, attorneys, lenders, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review tax obligations, confirm property characteristics, or examine past transactions.
Official Charlton property records are typically maintained by county offices such as the Tax Assessor, Tax Commissioner, and Clerk of Superior Court, depending on the type of record needed. Users can find office information and access official resources through the Charlton County property records resources, where they can locate the appropriate department for assessments, taxes, deeds, and other recorded property documents.
Charlton County, GA Property Records & Statistics
Charlton County has a median rent of $827.50, just above the Georgia median of $818 and slightly below the national $840.25. Home values are far lower: the median home value is $100,100, compared with $140,550 statewide and $173,750 nationally, making ownership relatively inexpensive.
Property taxes are the heavier side of the equation. The county's median property tax rate of 1.03% is above the state rate of 0.9% and the national rate of 0.74%, so owners pay a larger share of their home's value each year.
The median household income is $44,225.50, below Georgia's $53,094 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 3.43% is also higher than the state's 2.91% and the national 2.87%, pointing to a softer local job market.
Renter-occupied housing accounts for 21.22% of homes, slightly under the state's 25.74% and the national 21.81%. Overall, Charlton County offers low home prices, but they come with lower incomes, higher unemployment, a higher tax rate, and a market dominated by owner-occupied homes.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Charlton
Charlton County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 7,455 total parcels, including 6,003 residential and 213 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 96.2% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 10,744 deeds and 4,318 mortgages, with 680 Notice of Trustee Sale records on file.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 7,455 |
| Residential Parcels | 6,003 |
| Commercial Parcels | 213 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 96.2% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 10,744 |
| Mortgage Records | 4,318 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 2,527 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 680 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment records a loan moving from one lender or holder to another, while a release confirms the loan was satisfied and the lien removed.
Charlton County has 5,533 assignment and release records, including 927 assignment documents recorded from January 19, 2005, to May 26, 2022, and 4,517 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005, to August 19, 2025. The county also holds 89 other documents.
These records help property researchers learn who holds a loan on a property and whether past mortgages were paid off. Buyers and title researchers can use them to follow a loan between lenders and to confirm that old liens were released before a purchase or refinance.
How to Search Charlton County, GA Property Records
Charlton County real estate documents are recorded with the Charlton County Superior Court Clerk in Folkston, which covers the county's 7,455 parcels. Deeds are recorded from January 4, 2006, through August 11, 2025, and include ownership transfers, mortgages, and foreclosure notices.
Use the GSCCCA real estate records search to look up recorded instruments across Georgia counties, including Charlton. The Charlton County Clerk of Court website describes the office's services, and the GSCCCA filing page provides forms for those recording documents.
To search, pick Charlton County, enter a grantor or grantee name, and open matching instruments to see the parties, dates, and document type. The clerk's office is at 1520 Third Street, Folkston, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 912-496-2354 for help with a particular record.
Charlton Registrar of Deeds
The Charlton County Probate Office is located at 1520 Third Street, Folkston, GA, 31537 and can be reached at 912-496-2354. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through gsccca.org or the official website charltonclerkofcourt.com.
Charlton County Superior Court Clerk
Charlton County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Charlton County property records by address?
Search recorded documents through the GSCCCA real estate records search. For help finding records for a specific address, call the Charlton County Superior Court Clerk at 912-496-2354 or visit 1520 Third Street, Folkston, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
How can I find property owners in Charlton County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds, which you can search by grantor or grantee in the GSCCCA search. Charlton County's deed records run from January 4, 2006, to August 11, 2025. The Clerk's office at 912-496-2354 can help with questions about a recent transfer.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Charlton County?
Charlton County's records reflect the 2024 assessment year across 7,455 parcels, with the latest assessor update on December 23, 2024. Assessed values are held by the county's tax assessment office rather than the court. Call the Superior Court Clerk at 912-496-2354 for direction to the right office.
Where can I find Charlton County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills come from the county's tax office, not the Clerk of Superior Court. The Clerk at 912-496-2354 can point you to the correct office in Folkston. The county's median property tax rate is 1.03%, a useful guide to what a bill may look like for a given home value.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Charlton County?
Search deeds, mortgages, and other filings through the GSCCCA real estate records search. Records begin January 4, 2006, for both deeds and mortgages. You can also visit the Charlton County Clerk of Court website or the office in Folkston for help.
Where can I access Charlton County parcel maps and GIS information?
Call the Charlton County Superior Court Clerk at 912-496-2354 to ask which county office provides parcel maps for the county's 7,455 parcels. Legal descriptions in deeds found through the GSCCCA search can also help locate a parcel's boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Charlton County?
Permits and zoning are handled by county and city offices rather than the court clerk. Call the Superior Court Clerk at 912-496-2354 for direction to the right office in Folkston or your municipality. Deeds from the GSCCCA search may show restrictions that affect a property.
How can I create a list of property owners in Charlton County?
The GSCCCA search is designed for individual lookups. To build a larger list of owners, call the Charlton County Superior Court Clerk at 912-496-2354 to ask what bulk records exist, or gather names from deed searches for the area you need.