Magoffin County, KY Property Records
Property records in Magoffin, Kentucky provide essential information about land and real estate within Magoffin County, including ownership details, parcel identification, assessed values, property classifications, deed references, tax information, and legal descriptions. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, researchers, attorneys, and lenders who need to verify ownership, review assessment history, estimate taxes, or confirm details before a real estate transaction.
Official Magoffin property records can typically be accessed through the Magoffin County Property Valuation Administrator, which maintains assessment and parcel information, and through the Magoffin County Clerk, which records deeds, mortgages, liens, and related land documents. Users can begin their search through the official Magoffin County PVA website or contact the appropriate county office for certified copies and recorded document requests.
Magoffin County, KY Property Records & Statistics
Magoffin County has a median rent of $518, far below the Kentucky median of $717.50 and the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 24.43% of occupied homes, a little higher than the state's 22.74% and the national 21.81%, so renting is slightly more common here than in many places despite the low prices.
The median home value is $79,000, well under the state median of $128,000 and the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.68% is lower than the state rate of 0.72% and the national rate of 0.74%, so owners pay a modest rate on a modest base.
Median household income is $27,969, considerably lower than Kentucky's $51,617.25 and the national figure of $65,108. The unemployment rate of 4.72% is also higher than the state rate of 2.94% and the national rate of 2.87%, which suggests a tighter economy than in most of the state.
Taken together, the figures describe a county where housing is very affordable, but lower incomes and higher unemployment shape what local residents can spend on rent, home purchases, and taxes.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Magoffin
Magoffin County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and assignment and release documents. The county has 10,875 total parcels, with 4,844 residential and 99 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 76.47% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The Recorder holds 8,177 deeds and 4,379 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 130 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 10,875 |
| Residential Parcels | 4,844 |
| Commercial Parcels | 99 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 76.47% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 8,177 |
| Mortgage Records | 4,379 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 130 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 17, 2025 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records trace a mortgage after it is first recorded. An assignment shows that a loan moved from one lender or servicer to another, and a release shows that the debt was satisfied and the lien cleared from the property.
Magoffin County has 5,868 assignment and release records, including 597 assignment documents and 5,260 release documents, plus 11 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 4, 2005, through April 29, 2025, and releases from June 10, 2005, through August 27, 2025.
Anyone researching a property can use these filings to confirm that earlier loans were paid off, see how a mortgage changed hands, or find liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance. Checking both assignments and releases gives a fuller picture than looking at the original mortgage alone.
How to Search Magoffin County, KY Property Records
In Magoffin County, property information is divided between the assessment files, which cover 10,875 parcels, and the County Clerk's office, which records deeds, mortgages, and other documents. Using both gives you ownership, assessment details, and the recorded history of a parcel.
The Magoffin County Clerk records page is the official starting point for recorded documents and shows what the office maintains. The Clerk is located at 42 E Maple Street in Salyersville and is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. For help with a search or copies, call 606-349-2216.
Gather a property address, an owner's name, or a parcel number before you begin. Deeds record transfers of ownership, mortgages record liens, and assignment and release documents show whether a loan changed hands or was paid. Deeds in the county are recorded from January 3, 2006, through August 27, 2025.
If a document does not turn up, especially an older one, ask the Clerk's office which book or index holds it.
Magoffin Registrar of Deeds
The Magoffin County Probate Office is located at 42 E Maple Street, Salyersville, KY, 41465 and can be reached at 606-349-2216. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website magoffincountyclerk.ky.gov.
Magoffin County Clerk
Magoffin County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Magoffin County property records by address?
Start at the Magoffin County Clerk records page and search by the property's address or an owner's name. Recorded deeds and mortgages in the county begin January 3, 2006. If the address does not match, try fewer words or call the Clerk in Salyersville at 606-349-2216.
How can I find property owners in Magoffin County?
The newest recorded deed generally names the current owner. Search the Magoffin County Clerk's records by name or property description to find it. The county has 8,177 deed records, so adding a date can narrow results. The Clerk's staff at 606-349-2216 can help with name variations.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Magoffin County?
Magoffin County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year across 10,875 parcels. Assessments are set by the county's property valuation office, not the Clerk. Call the County Clerk at 606-349-2216 for a referral, and have the property address or parcel number ready when you ask.
Where can I find Magoffin County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax records here are tied to the 2024 tax year. For a bill copy or payment history, call the County Clerk at 606-349-2216 or visit 42 E Maple Street in Salyersville, open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The Clerk's records page lists the office's services.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Magoffin County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other filings are available through the Magoffin County Clerk records page. The county has 8,177 deed records and 4,379 mortgage records, with deeds recorded through August 27, 2025. Visit the office or call 606-349-2216 for older documents.
Where can I access Magoffin County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps come from the assessment side of county government rather than the recording office. Call the Magoffin County Clerk at 606-349-2216 and ask which office supplies parcel maps, then request one with an address or parcel number. The Clerk's office at 42 E Maple Street in Salyersville can point you in person.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Magoffin County?
Permits and zoning are handled by local planning and building officials, not the recording office. Call the Magoffin County Clerk at 606-349-2216 and ask which office covers your property, since city and county rules can differ. Bring the property address so staff can direct you to the right department.
How can I create a list of property owners in Magoffin County?
Search the Magoffin County Clerk's recorded documents for deeds in the area or period you want, noting each owner and property description. The county's 8,177 deed records can be sorted by date. For a larger list, call the Clerk at 606-349-2216 to ask what the office can provide.