Telfair County, GA Property Records
Telfair County, Georgia, property records show ownership, appraised value and tax status for parcels in McRae-Helena and the rest of the county. They include deeds, plats and liens recorded by the Clerk of Superior Court, as well as appraisal data from the Board of Assessors. Owners, buyers and title researchers use them to verify ownership, review assessments and prepare for transactions.
The Telfair County Tax Assessor's Office, at Telfair Avenue in McRae-Helena, provides a searchable Telfair County property records site with parcel information and values from the most current published tax digest. The office sets values only, so tax bill questions go to the Tax Commissioner, and the assessors can be reached at 229-868-2896.
Telfair County, GA Property Records & Statistics
Telfair County has a median rent of $622, well under the Georgia median of $818 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 26.58% of homes, a bit above the state share of 25.74% and the national share of 21.81%.
The median home value is $85,000, far below the state figure of $140,550 and the national figure of $173,750. The median property tax rate is 1.05%, higher than Georgia's 0.9% and the national 0.74%, so owners pay a larger share of value in taxes even though homes cost much less to buy.
The median household income is $46,250, under the state's $53,094 and the national $65,108. Unemployment is exceptionally low at 1%, well below the state rate of 2.91% and the national rate of 2.87%.
In short, the county offers inexpensive rents and homes, somewhat higher tax rates, incomes below the state and national medians, and a very strong employment picture compared with both.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Telfair
Telfair County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 8,877 total parcels, including 6,159 residential and 467 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 94.5% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 12,421 deeds and 4,103 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 2,880 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 8,877 |
| Residential Parcels | 6,159 |
| Commercial Parcels | 467 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.5% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 12,421 |
| Mortgage Records | 4,103 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 2,880 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 260 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happened to a mortgage after it was recorded. An assignment means the loan was transferred to a new lender or holder, and a release means the loan was satisfied and the lien cleared.
Telfair County has 6,335 assignment and release records. They include 676 assignment documents recorded from January 11, 2005, to February 1, 2023, and 5,648 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005, to August 14, 2025, along with 11 other documents.
Researchers can use these records to confirm that earlier mortgages were paid off, track a loan through different lenders, and find liens that might still be open ahead of a purchase or refinance.
How to Search Telfair County, GA Property Records
In Telfair County, the assessment office maintains parcel, ownership, and value information for the county's 8,877 parcels, and the Clerk of Superior Court records deeds, mortgages, and related real estate documents.
The Telfair County Clerk of Superior Court website provides information on the office, which is located at 19 East Oak Street, McRae. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and the phone number is 229-868-6525. To search recorded documents online, use the GSCCCA real estate records search, the statewide index of deeds, mortgages, and liens, and see the GSCCCA filing page for forms.
Before searching, collect the property address, owner name, or parcel number. Select Telfair County, enter as much detail as you have, and open the entry that matches your property. Owner name plus a date range is often the quickest route for deeds.
For older filings that do not appear online, contact the clerk's office in McRae directly.
Telfair Registrar of Deeds
Telfair County Superior Court Clerk
Telfair County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Telfair County property records by address?
Contact the Telfair County tax assessor's office in McRae with the street address, and staff can find the parcel among the county's 8,877 parcels. For documents recorded against the property, call the Clerk of Superior Court at 229-868-6525 or use the GSCCCA records search.
How can I find property owners in Telfair County?
Owner names are included in assessment records, which the assessor's office can look up by address or parcel number. To see the chain of ownership, search deeds in the GSCCCA records search. Telfair County has 12,421 deed records from January 3, 2006, to August 11, 2025.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Telfair County?
The county tax assessor sets assessed values, and the current records reflect the 2024 assessment year, last updated February 10, 2025. Contact the assessor's office in McRae with an address or parcel number to review a value, or to ask how to appeal after receiving an assessment notice.
Where can I find Telfair County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills in Georgia are issued and collected by the county tax commissioner. In Telfair County, contact that office in McRae to request a bill, check what is owed, or ask for payment records. Bring the parcel number or owner name. The county's median property tax rate is 1.05%.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Telfair County?
The Telfair County Clerk of Superior Court records deeds and other real estate documents at 19 East Oak Street, McRae, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can also search the GSCCCA records search. Mortgage records run from January 3, 2006, to July 25, 2025.
Where can I access Telfair County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel and tax map information for the county's 8,877 parcels is kept by the tax assessor's office in McRae. Ask staff for the map covering your property or whether an online viewer is offered. Parcel maps are a good reference but are not a substitute for a licensed survey of boundary lines.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Telfair County?
Permits and zoning are handled through county government and the city involved, such as McRae for properties inside city limits. Call the county courthouse to ask whether your project needs a building permit or zoning review, and check with the municipality if the property is within a town boundary.
How can I create a list of property owners in Telfair County?
County records are organized parcel by parcel, so there is no ready-made owner list online. For a few properties, look each up with the assessor's office and confirm transfers in the GSCCCA records search. For a larger list, ask the assessor's office about bulk data options.