Clarke County, GA Property Records
Property records in Clarke, Georgia provide official information about real estate within Athens-Clarke County, including parcel ownership, property location, legal descriptions, assessed values, acreage, building details, sales history, exemptions, and tax-related data. These records are useful for homeowners, buyers, real estate professionals, attorneys, researchers, and lenders who need to verify ownership, estimate property taxes, review assessment history, or conduct due diligence before a transaction.
Users can access official Clarke property records through Athens-Clarke County government offices, including the Tax Assessor for assessment and parcel information, the Tax Commissioner for tax billing details, and the Clerk of Superior Court for recorded deeds, liens, and plats. For assessment-related searches and county guidance, visit the Athens-Clarke County government’s page for official Clarke property records.
Clarke County, GA Property Records & Statistics
Clarke County has a median rent of $987, above the Georgia median of $818 and the national figure of $840.25. The median home value is $220,200, well above the state's $140,550 and the national $173,750, reflecting demand in Athens and the university area.
The county's median property tax rate of 0.88% is slightly below the state rate of 0.9% but above the national 0.74%, so homeowners pay close to the Georgia norm.
The median household income is $52,078, just under Georgia's $53,094 and well below the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.81% is lower than the state's 2.91% and the national 2.87%.
Renter-occupied housing accounts for 56.6% of homes, more than double the state's 25.74% and the national 21.81%. Overall, Clarke County is a rental-dominated market, with higher rents and home values, average incomes, and low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Clarke
Clarke County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 42,526 total parcels, including 37,661 residential and 2,991 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 95.48% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 87,776 deeds and 43,510 mortgages, and 25,378 Notice of Trustee Sale records reflect foreclosure activity.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 42,526 |
| Residential Parcels | 37,661 |
| Commercial Parcels | 2,991 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 95.48% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 87,776 |
| Mortgage Records | 43,510 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 33,249 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 25,378 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents a loan moving from one lender to another, and a release shows the loan was satisfied and the lien removed.
Clarke County has 90,103 assignment and release records, including 12,046 assignment documents recorded from January 5, 2005, to February 9, 2023, and 77,736 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005, to August 19, 2025. The county also has 321 other documents.
These records show who holds a mortgage on a property and whether earlier loans were paid off. Buyers, owners, and title researchers can use them to follow a loan through its transfers and confirm that old liens were cleared before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Clarke County, GA Property Records
Clarke County real estate records are filed with the Clarke County Superior Court Clerk in Athens, covering the county's 42,526 parcels. Deeds are recorded from January 25, 1990, through August 14, 2025, and mortgages from March 14, 2005, along with assignments, releases, and foreclosure notices.
The Athens-Clarke County Clerk of Superior Court website is the official starting point for the clerk's real estate records and services. Use it to learn how recorded documents are filed and searched, and to find the office's contact information.
To search, have the grantor or grantee name or the property details ready, then review matching instruments for the parties, dates, and document type. The clerk's office is at 325 E. Washington Street, Athens, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 706-613-3190 with questions about a specific record or about recording a document.
Clarke Registrar of Deeds
The Clarke County Probate Office is located at 325 E. Washington Street, Athens, GA, 30601 and can be reached at 706-613-3190. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website athensclarkeclerkofcourt.com.
Clarke County Superior Court Clerk
Clarke County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Clarke County property records by address?
Start with the Athens-Clarke County Clerk of Superior Court website. For help with a specific address, call the Clarke County Superior Court Clerk at 706-613-3190 or visit 325 E. Washington Street, Athens, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
How can I find property owners in Clarke County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds, which the Clerk of Superior Court maintains. Clarke County's deed records run from January 25, 1990, to August 14, 2025. Call the Clerk's office at 706-613-3190 for help with a search, or begin at the Clerk's website.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Clarke County?
Clarke County's records reflect the 2024 assessment year across 42,526 parcels, with the latest assessor update on December 23, 2024. Assessed values are kept by the county's tax assessment office, not the court. Call the Superior Court Clerk at 706-613-3190 for direction to the right office.
Where can I find Clarke County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills come from the county's tax office rather than the Clerk of Superior Court. The Clerk at 706-613-3190 can point you to the correct office in Athens. The county's median property tax rate is 0.88%, a helpful guide to what a bill may look like for a given home value.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Clarke County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are filed with the Clarke County Superior Court Clerk. Visit the Clerk's website or the office at 325 E. Washington Street, Athens. Deeds begin January 25, 1990, and mortgages begin March 14, 2005.
Where can I access Clarke County parcel maps and GIS information?
Call the Clarke County Superior Court Clerk at 706-613-3190 to ask which office provides parcel maps for the county's 42,526 parcels. Legal descriptions in recorded deeds can also help locate a parcel's boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Clarke County?
Permits and zoning are handled by local government planning offices rather than the court clerk. Call the Superior Court Clerk at 706-613-3190 for direction to the right office in Athens before building or changing a property's use. Recorded deeds may show restrictions affecting a property.
How can I create a list of property owners in Clarke County?
Recorded deed searches are designed for individual lookups. For a larger list of owners, call the Clarke County Superior Court Clerk at 706-613-3190 to ask what bulk records are available, or compile names from deed searches for the area you need.