Winston County, MS Property Records
Property records in Winston, Mississippi document real estate ownership, assessed values, parcel descriptions, tax history, transfers, deeds, liens, plats, and related land information. These records are useful for confirming property ownership, researching sales history, estimating tax obligations, checking legal descriptions, and supporting real estate transactions, title work, estate matters, or local planning decisions.
Official Winston property records are maintained at the county level, primarily through the Winston County Tax Assessor/Collector for assessment and tax information and the Winston County Chancery Clerk for recorded land documents such as deeds and mortgages. Users can begin by visiting the official Winston County government website for contact details, office information, and available record-access resources. For certified copies or the most current legal record, contacting the appropriate county office directly is recommended.
Winston County, MS Property Records & Statistics
Winston County has a median rent of $679, below the Mississippi median of $725.50 and the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 26.06% of occupied homes, above the state share of 23.88% and the national share of 21.81%, indicating a somewhat larger rental market than usual.
The median home value is $105,950, a little above the state's $102,350 and well under the national median of $173,750. Property taxes are low: the county's median rate of 0.64% is below the state rate of 0.73% and the national rate of 0.74%, which keeps ownership costs manageable.
Median household income is $47,804.50, higher than the state median of $44,600 but below the national median of $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.89% is lower than the state's 3.54% and slightly above the national 2.87%.
Taken together, the figures describe an affordable county with modest rents, near-state home values, light property taxes, and incomes that edge past the state median. Unemployment sits close to the national rate, and the rental share is a bit higher than in many Mississippi counties.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Winston
Winston County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 16,583 total parcels, including 6,818 residential and 414 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 84.72% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 15,475 deeds and 12,069 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 5,006 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 16,583 |
| Residential Parcels | 6,818 |
| Commercial Parcels | 414 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 84.72% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 15,475 |
| Mortgage Records | 12,069 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 5,006 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 95 |
How to Search Winston County, MS Property Records
Winston County deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents are recorded with the Chancery Clerk's Office in Louisville. The county has 16,583 parcels, and the recorded documents show ownership, transfers, and loans tied to each property.
For information on the office and its services, visit the Winston County Chancery Clerk page. For electronic recording of documents, the Mississippi county eRecording portal is the resource the county lists for submitting filings.
To research a property, have the address, the owner's name, or names from a prior sale ready. Recorded deeds in the data run from January 4, 2006 to August 25, 2025, and mortgages run from January 3, 2006 to August 25, 2025, so recent transactions should be on file. A deed shows how a parcel changed hands, while a mortgage record shows a lender's recorded interest.
The Chancery Clerk's Office is at 115 South Court Ave, Louisville, MS, 39339, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 662-773-3631 to ask about a specific record or how to request copies.
Winston Registrar of Deeds
The Winston County Probate Office is located at 115 South Court Ave, Louisville, MS, 39339 and can be reached at 662-773-3631. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website winstonms.com.
Winston County Chancery Clerk's Office
Winston County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Winston County property records by address?
Begin with the Winston County Chancery Clerk page for office information. Have the property address and owner's name ready, then call the Chancery Clerk at 662-773-3631 or visit 115 South Court Ave in Louisville so staff can help find the recorded documents.
How can I find property owners in Winston County?
Owners appear on recorded deeds kept by the Chancery Clerk. Call 662-773-3631 or visit 115 South Court Ave in Louisville to trace the latest deed for a parcel. Deeds in the data run from January 4, 2006 to August 25, 2025, so recent transfers should be included.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Winston County?
Winston County's tax records cover the 2024 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on December 23, 2024. For a specific parcel's assessed value, call the Chancery Clerk's Office at 662-773-3631 and ask where the assessment roll is held. Provide the owner name or parcel number.
Where can I find Winston County property tax bills and payment records?
Call the Chancery Clerk's Office at 662-773-3631 to ask where property tax bills are issued and paid in Winston County. The office at 115 South Court Ave in Louisville is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Have the owner name or parcel number ready so staff can direct you.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Winston County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are filed with the Winston County Chancery Clerk. See the Chancery Clerk page for office information, or visit 115 South Court Ave in Louisville on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. You can also call 662-773-3631.
Where can I access Winston County parcel maps and GIS information?
The county has 16,583 parcels, but no online parcel map is listed here for Winston County. Call the Chancery Clerk's Office at 662-773-3631 to ask where parcel maps are kept, or visit the Louisville office during weekday business hours to request one.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Winston County?
Permit and zoning requirements depend on the property's location. Call the Chancery Clerk's Office at 662-773-3631 and ask which county or city office handles building permits for your parcel. Properties inside Louisville or another municipality may follow that city's own rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Winston County?
Owners can be identified one parcel at a time through recorded deeds at the Chancery Clerk's Office. For a larger list or bulk records, call 662-773-3631 and ask what the office can provide. Staff can explain any limits on multi-record requests.