Russell County, KY Property Records
Property records in Russell, Kentucky, are the public documents that tell the story of land ownership in the county. They cover parcel and assessment information, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure notices. They are valuable for confirming who owns a property, understanding its financing history, and checking its tax background before a purchase, sale, or legal review.
Recorded land documents are kept by the Russell County Clerk in Jamestown. Start with the Clerk's property records page, which explains what the office records and how to search for it.
Russell County, KY Property Records & Statistics
Russell County has a median rent of $595.50, considerably below the Kentucky median of $717.50 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 25.77% of homes, a bit above the state share of 22.74% and the national share of 21.81%, so renting is slightly more common here than elsewhere despite the low rents.
The median home value is $133,000, a little higher than the state figure of $128,000 but well under the national $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.6% is lower than the state's 0.72% and the national 0.74%, which keeps the annual cost of owning a home in the county modest.
The median household income is $45,707, below the state's $51,617.25 and far under the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 3.81% is higher than the state rate of 2.94% and the national rate of 2.87%, suggesting fewer job opportunities than in much of the country.
Overall, Russell County offers affordable rents and low property taxes with home values just above the state median, but incomes and employment are weaker than the state and national benchmarks.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Russell
Russell County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 16,414 total parcels, including 12,731 residential and 648 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 96.17% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The Recorder holds 24,277 deed records and 14,715 mortgage records, with valuation data for 11,561 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 16,414 |
| Residential Parcels | 12,731 |
| Commercial Parcels | 648 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 96.17% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 24,277 |
| Mortgage Records | 14,715 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 11,561 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 5 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records trace the life of a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents that a loan moved from one holder to another, while a release shows the loan was satisfied and the lien removed.
Russell County has 19,266 assignment and release records. They include 1,475 assignment documents recorded from July 20, 2005, to August 22, 2025, and 17,745 release documents recorded from January 4, 2005, to August 25, 2025, along with 46 other documents.
These records help buyers, lenders, and researchers confirm whether an earlier mortgage was released and see who holds a current loan. Checking them alongside deeds and mortgages gives a clearer picture of a property's financial history before a sale or refinance. You can begin a search from the Russell County Clerk records page or the KY County Records search.
How to Search Russell County, KY Property Records
Russell County's recorded property documents are maintained by the County Clerk in Jamestown. For the county's 16,414 parcels, the Clerk's records capture deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and other documents that show how a property has been transferred and financed.
The Russell County Clerk records page explains what the office records and how to request documents. For searching recorded filings online, use the official records search, and visit the Clerk's forms page if you need paperwork for recording or requesting a document.
Begin by entering the owner's name in the records search, then review the list of documents for deeds and mortgages matching the property. Open each entry to see the document type and recording date, which helps you build a timeline of ownership and loans.
The Clerk's office is at 410 Monument Square, Jamestown, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 270-343-2125 for help locating a record.
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Russell County Clerk
Russell County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Russell County property records by address?
Use the official records search linked for Russell County, or start at the Clerk's records page. Records are often indexed by name rather than address, so the owner's name helps. If you cannot find a property, call the Clerk's office at 270-343-2125.
How can I find property owners in Russell County?
The owner of record appears on the most recent recorded deed. Search deeds through the official records search, or visit the Russell County Clerk at 410 Monument Square, Jamestown, where staff can help you trace ownership. The county holds 24,277 deed records, so most properties can be followed through them.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Russell County?
Russell County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year across 16,414 parcels. Assessments in Kentucky are set by the property valuation administrator, and the Kentucky Department of Revenue property tax page explains the process. For a specific parcel, call 270-343-2125 and ask which office can help.
Where can I find Russell County property tax bills and payment records?
In Kentucky, property tax bills are typically issued and collected by the county Sheriff. Call the Russell County Clerk at 270-343-2125 to ask which office handles a particular bill or payment record. Bring the owner's name or parcel details so staff can locate the right account.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Russell County?
The County Clerk records deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases. Search them through the official records search or the Clerk's records page, or visit 410 Monument Square, Jamestown, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Forms are on the Clerk's forms page.
Where can I access Russell County parcel maps and GIS information?
The Clerk's pages do not include a parcel map viewer. In Kentucky, parcel maps are generally maintained by the county's property valuation office, so call the Russell County Clerk at 270-343-2125 to ask where to find the current map. Remember that parcel maps are references and not legal surveys.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Russell County?
Permit and zoning rules are handled locally. For property inside Jamestown or another city, contact that city's offices. For other parcels, call the Russell County Clerk at 270-343-2125 and ask which county office issues building permits or answers zoning questions for your property.
How can I create a list of property owners in Russell County?
Online records are meant for looking up individual properties, so a complete list of owners is not available to download. You can search the official records one property at a time, or call the Clerk at 270-343-2125 to ask whether a larger records request is possible.