Heard County, GA Property Records
Property records in Heard, Georgia provide information about land and real estate ownership, including parcel details, assessed values, property tax data, legal descriptions, deeds, plats, transfers, and exemptions. These records are useful for confirming ownership, researching property history, estimating tax obligations, supporting real estate transactions, and reviewing boundary or valuation information.
Residents, buyers, title professionals, and researchers can access official Heard property records through local county offices, including the Tax Assessor for appraisal and parcel information and the Clerk of Superior Court for recorded deeds and related documents. For official county resources and property-related services, visit the Heard County government’s page for official Heard property records.
Heard County, GA Property Records & Statistics
Heard County has a median rent of $773, below the Georgia median of $818 and the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 28.62% of homes, above the state's 25.74% and the national 21.81%, so rentals play a somewhat larger role here than elsewhere.
The median home value is $145,200, a little above Georgia's $140,550 but well under the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.68% is lower than both the state rate of 0.9% and the national rate of 0.74%, which keeps the carrying cost of homeownership modest.
The median household income is $60,085, higher than the state's $53,094 but below the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.56% is lower than Georgia's 2.91% and the national 2.87%, a sign of a stable local workforce.
Overall, Heard County offers moderately priced homes, below-average property taxes, affordable rents relative to the state, incomes between the state and national levels, and unemployment below both benchmarks.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Heard
Heard County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 7,089 total parcels, including 5,348 residential and 148 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 94.94% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The recorder holds 11,332 deeds and 4,409 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 3,035 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 7,089 |
| Residential Parcels | 5,348 |
| Commercial Parcels | 148 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.94% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 11,332 |
| Mortgage Records | 4,409 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 3,035 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 1,530 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happened to a mortgage after it was recorded. An assignment reflects a loan being transferred between lenders, and a release shows that the loan was repaid and the lien removed from the property.
Heard County has 8,955 assignment and release records, including 1,835 assignment documents recorded from January 6, 2005, to October 4, 2022, and 7,103 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005, to August 20, 2025. Another 17 other documents are also on file.
These records let buyers, owners, and researchers confirm that past mortgages were released, trace a loan through its holders, and identify liens that may still be open. Reviewing them before a sale or refinance can prevent surprises, and the date ranges show which years are covered.
How to Search Heard County, GA Property Records
Heard County real estate documents are filed with the Superior Court Clerk at 215 East Court Square in Franklin. Along with the county's tax records for 7,089 parcels, these records provide owner names, legal descriptions, assessed values, deeds, mortgages, and foreclosure notices.
The Heard County Clerk listing on GSCCCA shows the clerk's contact details. The GSCCCA records search lets you look through the real estate, lien, and plat indexes, and the GSCCCA filing page covers forms and electronic filing.
To search, have an owner name, property address, or parcel number ready. Select the real estate index, enter the most complete details you have, and review the matching documents for dates, parties, and document types. Some search features require an account.
The Clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and can be reached at 706-675-3301 when you need help finding a record.
Heard Registrar of Deeds
The Heard County Probate Office is located at 215 East Court Square, Franklin, GA, 30217 and can be reached at 706-675-3301. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through gsccca.org or the official website gsccca.org.
Heard County Superior Court Clerk
Heard County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Heard County property records by address?
Recorded documents can be searched through the GSCCCA records search. Address-based searching is limited to select counties on that site, so owner-name searches are often more dependable. If you can't find a property, call the Heard County Superior Court Clerk at 706-675-3301 for help.
How can I find property owners in Heard County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Search by name in the GSCCCA real estate index, or contact the Superior Court Clerk at 215 East Court Square, Franklin, at 706-675-3301. The clerk listing has additional contact information.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Heard County?
Assessed values are set by the county tax assessor, and Heard County's records reflect the 2024 assessment year for 7,089 parcels. The Clerk's office does not set values, but staff at 706-675-3301 can point you to the correct office for a particular parcel.
Where can I find Heard County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills are handled by the county's tax office, not the court. Call the Superior Court Clerk at 706-675-3301, Monday through Friday between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, and ask for the right department. The clerk listing provides the office address.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Heard County?
Deeds and mortgages are recorded with the Superior Court Clerk at 215 East Court Square, Franklin. Search the index online through the GSCCCA portal. Heard County deed records on file begin February 22, 1989, and forms for filing are on the GSCCCA filing page.
Where can I access Heard County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps for the county's 7,089 parcels are normally kept by the tax assessor or county mapping staff. Call the Superior Court Clerk at 706-675-3301 for a referral to the office that maintains them, since the clerk's own records focus on recorded documents.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Heard County?
Permit and zoning questions go to county or city planning and building staff rather than the clerk. Call the Superior Court Clerk at 706-675-3301 to be referred to the right office, and keep in mind that property inside a city, such as Franklin, may follow that city's own rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Heard County?
The online tools are built for individual lookups. To compile owners across several parcels, review recorded transactions in the GSCCCA real estate index, or call the Superior Court Clerk at 706-675-3301 to ask what bulk records may be available.