Screven County, GA Property Records
Property records in Screven, Georgia, document who owns land and buildings across the county and how those parcels are described, valued and taxed. They include recorded deeds, security deeds, plats, liens, assessed values, and tax digest information, which are useful for confirming ownership, checking boundaries and liens before a purchase, or reviewing an assessment.
Deeds, plats and liens for Screven County are recorded by the Clerk of Superior Court in Sylvania, the county seat, while the Board of Tax Assessors sets property values and the Tax Commissioner handles tax bills. Recorded real estate documents from Georgia counties can be browsed through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority's real estate records search, which covers deed, lien and plat indexes.
Screven County, GA Property Records & Statistics
Screven County has a median rent of $758.50, below Georgia's $818 and the national $840.25, making it a lower-cost rental market. Renter-occupied housing is 23.85% of occupied homes, slightly under the state's 25.74% and a bit above the national 21.81%, so most households own their homes.
The median home value is $101,100, well below the state median of $140,550 and the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 1.17% is higher than the state rate of 0.9% and the national rate of 0.74%, so owners pay a relatively large share of a modest home value in taxes.
The median household income is $45,743.50, below both the state's $53,094 and the national $65,108. Unemployment is 4.18%, above the state rate of 2.91% and the national rate of 2.87%.
Taken together, the figures describe an affordable county with low home values and rents, a high property tax rate, and incomes and employment that trail state and national levels.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Screven
Screven County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 10,922 total parcels, including 8,010 residential and 343 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 95.99% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 16,284 deeds and 6,324 mortgages, with valuation data for 5,282 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 10,922 |
| Residential Parcels | 8,010 |
| Commercial Parcels | 343 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 95.99% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 16,284 |
| Mortgage Records | 6,324 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 5,282 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 500 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents a mortgage being transferred between lenders or loan holders, and a release documents that the loan was paid off and the lien cleared.
Screven County has 10,154 assignment and release records. They include 1,365 assignment documents recorded from January 3, 2005, through January 30, 2023, and 8,772 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 19, 2025, along with 17 other documents.
These records help property researchers see who holds a mortgage and whether older loans were satisfied. Buyers, owners, and title researchers can use them to follow a loan as it changed hands and to confirm liens were released before a sale or refinance. They can be searched through the GSCCCA official records search.
How to Search Screven County, GA Property Records
Screven County land records are maintained by the Superior Court Clerk in Sylvania, who records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other real estate documents for the county's 10,922 parcels. They show ownership history, loan activity, and foreclosure notices.
The main online tool is the GSCCCA official records search, the statewide index for recorded documents. The Screven County Clerk listing gives the office's details, and the GSCCCA filing resources cover forms and filing.
To search, have the owner name, property address, or deed book and page ready. Enter the most complete information you have, review the matching documents, and open the one that fits the property. Searching by grantor or grantee name usually works best for deeds.
The Superior Court Clerk is at 216 Mims Road, Sylvania, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 912-564-2614 if you need help locating a record or getting copies.
Screven Registrar of Deeds
Screven County Superior Court Clerk
Screven County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Screven County property records by address?
Recorded documents can be searched through the GSCCCA official records search, though indexes are organized mainly by name. If an address search comes up empty, try the owner's name, or call the Screven County Superior Court Clerk at 912-564-2614.
How can I find property owners in Screven County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Search the GSCCCA official records search for a property's latest deed to see the current owner. The Clerk's office at 216 Mims Road, Sylvania, can also help trace ownership during weekday business hours.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Screven County?
County tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on December 23, 2024. For a specific parcel's assessed value, call the Screven County Superior Court Clerk at 912-564-2614 to be directed to the office that handles assessments.
Where can I find Screven County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills come from county tax offices rather than the Clerk's recording system. Call the Screven County Superior Court Clerk at 912-564-2614 for a referral. Recorded liens and related filings can be searched in the GSCCCA records search.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Screven County?
Search deeds, mortgages, and other recorded instruments through the GSCCCA official records search. Screven County holds 16,284 deed records dating from January 1, 2006. For certified copies, visit the Clerk at 216 Mims Road, Sylvania, or call 912-564-2614.
Where can I access Screven County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps come from county assessment and mapping offices, not the recording system. With 10,922 parcels in the county, a call to the Screven County Superior Court Clerk at 912-564-2614 is a good way to be directed to the office that maintains parcel maps.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Screven County?
Permits and zoning are handled by local planning and building offices rather than the Clerk. Call the Screven County Superior Court Clerk at 912-564-2614 for a referral, and check with the city of Sylvania if the property sits within city limits.
How can I create a list of property owners in Screven County?
Owners can be identified property by property from deeds in the GSCCCA official records search. For larger lists or bulk records, contact the Screven County Superior Court Clerk at 912-564-2614 to ask what the office can provide, or see the GSCCCA filing resources.