Caldwell County, KY Property Records
Property records in Caldwell, Kentucky document key details about real estate in Caldwell County, including property ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax information, deed references, transfers, and building or land characteristics. These records are useful for homebuyers, property owners, attorneys, lenders, researchers, and anyone verifying ownership, reviewing assessment history, or estimating tax obligations. Official Caldwell property records can be accessed through the Caldwell County Property Valuation Administrator, which maintains assessment and parcel information for local real estate. Users may also contact the Caldwell County Clerk for recorded deeds and other land documents. To begin a records lookup, visit the official Caldwell County Property Valuation Administrator website.
Caldwell County, KY Property Records & Statistics
Caldwell County pairs modest housing costs with low property taxes and low unemployment. The median rent is $724, just above the Kentucky median of $717.50 and below the national median of $840.25. The median home value is $95,050, well under the state's $128,000 and the national $173,750. Renter-occupied housing is 22.13% of homes, a touch below the state's 22.74% and close to the national 21.81%.
The median property tax rate is 0.55%, lower than the Kentucky rate of 0.72% and the national rate of 0.74%. Combined with low home values, this keeps the cost of owning property in the county comparatively light.
Median household income is $55,013, above the state median of $51,617.25 but below the national $65,108. The unemployment rate is 2.16%, lower than the state's 2.94% and the national 2.87%, pointing to a strong local job market.
Overall, the figures describe an affordable county where rents sit near the state level while home prices and taxes stay below it, incomes are above the state median, and employment conditions are better than the state and national averages.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Caldwell
Caldwell County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure notices. The county has 9,394 total parcels with 89.42% tax record coverage for the 2024 assessment year, along with 11,703 deed records and 9,106 mortgage records.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 9,394 |
| Residential Parcels | 6,436 |
| Commercial Parcels | 741 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 89.42% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 11,703 |
| Mortgage Records | 9,106 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 5,245 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 14 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment means the mortgage was transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, while a release means the loan was satisfied and the lien lifted.
Caldwell County has 12,519 assignment and release records available. They include 812 assignment documents recorded from January 18, 2005 through August 12, 2025, and 11,702 release documents recorded from June 3, 1989 through August 21, 2025, along with 5 other documents.
Buyers, owners, and researchers can use these records to confirm that earlier loans were paid off, see who currently holds a mortgage, and trace a loan across lenders. The release history reaches back to 1989, which helps when reviewing older property files.
How to Search Caldwell County, KY Property Records
Caldwell County's recorded property documents are held by the County Clerk. With 9,394 parcels, the county's records include assessment details, deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and valuation data, and Kentucky's judicial foreclosure process shows up as notices of sale.
The Caldwell County Clerk website provides general office information. To search recorded deeds, mortgages, and related documents, use the Caldwell County records search. Printable request forms are available on the Caldwell County printable records section.
In person, visit the Caldwell County Clerk at 100 East Market St., Princeton, KY 42445, or call 270-365-6754. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Before searching, have the owner name, property address, or approximate recording date ready. Enter the most complete details, review the matches, and open the record that fits the property. Deeds in the data run from January 3, 2006 to August 21, 2025 and mortgages from January 3, 2006 to August 20, 2025, so for older documents, call the Clerk.
Caldwell Registrar of Deeds
The Caldwell County Probate Office is located at 100 East Market St., Princeton, KY, 42445 and can be reached at 270-365-6754. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through caldwell.countyclerk.us or the official website caldwell.countyclerk.us.
Caldwell County Clerk
Caldwell County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Caldwell County property records by address?
Use the Caldwell County records search to find recorded documents tied to a property. If an address does not return a match, try a shorter street name or call the Caldwell County Clerk at 270-365-6754 for help.
How can I find property owners in Caldwell County?
Owners appear on recorded deeds. Search the Clerk's records by name or property detail to see who holds title. You can also visit the County Clerk at 100 East Market St., Princeton, during weekday office hours for in-person help.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Caldwell County?
Caldwell County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year across 9,394 parcels. For a particular property's assessed value, call the County Clerk at 270-365-6754 for direction to the right office. The Kentucky Department of Revenue also explains how assessments work.
Where can I find Caldwell County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are separate from recorded-document searches. Call the Caldwell County Clerk at 270-365-6754 to ask where to get a bill or confirm a payment, or visit 100 East Market St., Princeton. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Caldwell County?
Deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases are recorded by the County Clerk. Search them through the records page, or use the printable records forms to make a request. Deeds on file run from January 3, 2006 through August 21, 2025.
Where can I access Caldwell County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are kept by local offices rather than the records search. Ask the Caldwell County Clerk at 270-365-6754 which office provides mapping for your property. The state's KY Geoportal also offers statewide map data for general reference.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Caldwell County?
Permit and zoning requirements depend on where the property sits and the work planned. Call the Caldwell County Clerk at 270-365-6754 to be pointed to the proper planning or building office, and confirm approvals before you build, renovate, or change a property's use.
How can I create a list of property owners in Caldwell County?
The online tools are built for individual lookups, so a full owner list is not available as a download. Use the records search for specific properties, and call 270-365-6754 to ask whether the Clerk can help with a larger request.