Terrell County, GA Property Records
Property records in Terrell, Georgia, document the ownership, valuation and taxation of land and buildings in Dawson and throughout the county. They include deeds, plats and liens recorded by the Clerk of Superior Court, along with assessment data from the Tax Assessor's Office. They are useful for confirming title, checking a parcel's value and understanding tax obligations before buying, selling or refinancing.
The Terrell County Board of Commissioners' official site, Terrell County government, lists the county's tax and court offices, including the Tax Assessor at 229-995-5210, the Tax Commissioner at 229-995-5151 and the Superior Court Clerk at 229-995-2631. Questions about recorded deeds go to the clerk, and valuation questions go to the assessor.
Terrell County, GA Property Records & Statistics
Terrell County has a median rent of $711, below the Georgia median of $818 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 26.55% of homes, slightly above the state share of 25.74% and the national share of 21.81%.
The median home value is $85,000, about 60 percent of the state figure of $140,550 and about half the national figure of $173,750. The median property tax rate is 1.25%, well above Georgia's 0.9% and the national 0.74%, so the tax burden relative to home value is among the heavier ones in the region.
The median household income is $39,907, considerably lower than the state's $53,094 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate is just 0.78%, far below the state rate of 2.91% and the national rate of 2.87%.
Overall, the data describes an inexpensive housing market with low home values and rents, high tax rates, and incomes well below average, alongside very low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Terrell
Terrell County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 6,580 total parcels, including 4,706 residential and 394 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 94.35% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 8,290 deeds and 4,090 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 2,933 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 6,580 |
| Residential Parcels | 4,706 |
| Commercial Parcels | 394 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.35% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 8,290 |
| Mortgage Records | 4,090 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 2,933 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 1,169 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records trace a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows the loan was passed from one lender to another, and a release shows it was paid off and the lien removed from the property.
Terrell County has 5,832 assignment and release records. They include 793 assignment documents recorded from January 25, 2005, to December 2, 2022, and 5,029 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005, to August 14, 2025, plus 10 other documents.
For property research, the records help confirm that earlier loans were cleared, show which lenders have held a mortgage, and flag liens that could still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Terrell County, GA Property Records
Terrell County property records are divided between the assessment office, which maintains parcel, ownership, and value data for the county's 6,580 parcels, and the Clerk of Superior Court, which records deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents.
The Terrell County Clerk of Superior Court listing gives the office's official contact details. The clerk is at 499 Rountree Dr., Dawson, open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, at 229-995-2631. To look up recorded documents online, use the GSCCCA real estate records search, the statewide index of deeds, mortgages, and liens, and visit the GSCCCA filing page for forms.
Start with the property address, owner name, or parcel number. Choose Terrell County, enter the most complete details you have, and open the matching record. For deeds, an owner name plus a date range is usually effective.
If a document is not available online, call the clerk's office in Dawson to ask about older records.
Terrell Registrar of Deeds
Terrell County Clerk of Superior Court
Terrell County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Terrell County property records by address?
Contact the Terrell County tax assessor's office in Dawson with the street address, and staff can find the parcel among the county's 6,580 parcels. For recorded documents, call the Clerk of Superior Court at 229-995-2631 or use the GSCCCA records search.
How can I find property owners in Terrell County?
Owner names are part of assessment records, which the assessor's office can retrieve by address or parcel number. To follow ownership over time, search deeds in the GSCCCA records search. Terrell County has 8,290 deed records from January 3, 2006, to August 13, 2025.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Terrell County?
The county tax assessor sets assessed values, and the current records reflect the 2024 assessment year, last updated February 17, 2025. Contact the assessor's office in Dawson with an address or parcel number to review a value, or to ask how to appeal a notice you disagree with.
Where can I find Terrell County property tax bills and payment records?
In Georgia, property tax bills are issued and collected by the county tax commissioner. In Terrell County, contact that office in Dawson to request a bill, confirm what is owed, or ask for payment history. Have the parcel number or owner name ready. The county's median property tax rate is 1.25%.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Terrell County?
The Terrell County Clerk of Superior Court, at 499 Rountree Dr., Dawson, records deeds and other real estate documents Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Search online with the GSCCCA records search or see the clerk's listing. Mortgage records run from January 5, 2006, to July 31, 2025.
Where can I access Terrell County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel and tax map information for Terrell County's 6,580 parcels is kept by the tax assessor's office in Dawson. Ask staff for the map covering your property or whether an online viewer is offered. Parcel maps are a useful reference but do not replace a licensed survey for boundary questions.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Terrell County?
Permits and zoning are handled by county government and the city involved, such as Dawson 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 for any property within a town boundary.
How can I create a list of property owners in Terrell County?
County records are organized parcel by parcel, so no ready-made owner list is posted 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 what bulk data it can provide.