Pemiscot County, MO Property Records
Property records in Pemiscot, Missouri, document ownership and land details for parcels within Pemiscot County. These records commonly include owner names, legal descriptions, parcel numbers, assessed values, property classifications, tax information, maps, and recorded transfers such as deeds or liens. They are useful for buyers, sellers, real estate professionals, attorneys, surveyors, and residents who need to verify ownership, research property history, estimate tax obligations, or confirm boundary and assessment details.
Official Pemiscot property records are maintained by county offices, including the Assessor for valuation and parcel information and the Recorder of Deeds for recorded documents. Users can begin their search through the county’s official property records and assessment office or contact the appropriate county department for certified copies and in-person assistance.
Pemiscot County, MO Property Records & Statistics
Pemiscot County has a median rent of $671, below the Missouri median of $704 and the national median of $840.25. Renting is very common: renter-occupied housing is 44.23% of occupied homes, more than double the state figure of 20.88% and the national figure of 21.81%.
Home values are among the lowest of the benchmarks. The median home value is $66,900, roughly half of Missouri's $137,500 and well below the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 1.07% is higher than the state rate of 0.76% and the national rate of 0.74%, so owners carry a heavier tax rate on much lower-priced homes.
Income and employment are weaker than average. The median household income is $45,978.50, compared with $55,167 in Missouri and $65,108 nationally. The unemployment rate of 3.32% is higher than both the state rate of 2.24% and the national rate of 2.87%.
Taken together, the figures describe a low-cost county with inexpensive housing and rents, a large rental market, high property tax rates relative to the state and nation, and incomes and employment that trail state and national levels.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Pemiscot
Pemiscot County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 13,972 total parcels, including 8,198 residential and 710 commercial parcels, for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 15,132 deeds and 6,803 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 3,846 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 13,972 |
| Residential Parcels | 8,198 |
| Commercial Parcels | 710 |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 15,132 |
| Mortgage Records | 6,803 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 3,846 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 114 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it has been recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien removed from the property.
Pemiscot County has 8,517 assignment and release records, including 797 assignment documents and 7,710 release documents, plus 10 other documents. Assignments were recorded from May 5, 2008, to July 9, 2025, and releases from May 1, 2008, to July 31, 2025.
These records help buyers, owners, and researchers see who holds a mortgage, trace how a loan moved between lenders, and confirm that earlier mortgages were released. Checking them before a sale or refinance can reveal liens that may still be open on a property.
How to Search Pemiscot County, MO Property Records
Pemiscot County deeds, mortgages, and related documents are recorded by the Pemiscot County Recorder of Deeds in Caruthersville. The office's files relate to the county's 13,972 parcels and include 15,132 deeds recorded since April 13, 2006, and 6,803 mortgages recorded since May 1, 2008.
The Pemiscot County Recorder of Deeds website provides office information and services. To search recorded documents, use the Pemiscot County online records search, where you can look up deeds, mortgages, and other filings.
A basic search begins with the property address, owner name, or the names from a past deed or mortgage. Enter the most complete details you have, review the list of matching documents, and open the one that matches the property and date you need. Results show the type of document, the recording date, and the parties involved, which helps confirm ownership history and loans on a property.
The office is at 610 Ward Avenue, Caruthersville, MO, 63830, open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Call 573-333-2204 for help finding a record or requesting copies.
Pemiscot Registrar of Deeds
The Pemiscot County Probate Office is located at 610 Ward Avenue, Caruthersville, MO, 63830 and can be reached at 573-333-2204. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through pemiscotcountyrecorder.com or the official website pemiscotcountyrecorder.com.
Pemiscot County Recorder of Deeds
Pemiscot County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Pemiscot County property records by address?
Use the Pemiscot County online records search to look up recorded documents tied to a property, entering owner or document details connected to the address. If you do not find a match, call the Pemiscot County Recorder of Deeds at 573-333-2204 for help.
How can I find property owners in Pemiscot County?
Recorded deeds show owners. Search the Pemiscot County online records search and open the most recent deed for a property to see who holds title. You can also visit the Recorder of Deeds at 610 Ward Avenue, Caruthersville, on weekdays.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Pemiscot County?
Assessed values come from the county's assessment office, not the Recorder of Deeds. The county's latest assessment year is 2024. Call the Recorder at 573-333-2204 and staff can direct you to the right office, or see the Recorder of Deeds website for contacts.
Where can I find Pemiscot County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are issued by the county's collection office rather than the Recorder of Deeds. Call the Recorder at 573-333-2204 or visit 610 Ward Avenue, Caruthersville, MO, 63830, between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM on weekdays, and staff can tell you where to request or pay a bill.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Pemiscot County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are held by the Recorder of Deeds. Search them in the Pemiscot County online records search, or learn about the office on its county website. Deeds on file begin in April 2006.
Where can I access Pemiscot County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are not maintained by the Recorder of Deeds. Call 573-333-2204 and ask which county office provides GIS or parcel mapping. Recorded plats and legal descriptions that describe property boundaries can be found through the online records search.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Pemiscot County?
Permits and zoning are handled by offices other than the Recorder of Deeds. Call the Pemiscot County Recorder at 573-333-2204 for a referral to the right office. If the property is inside a city such as Caruthersville, the city may have its own permit and zoning rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Pemiscot County?
The online search is built for individual lookups. To build a larger owner list, call the Recorder of Deeds at 573-333-2204 and ask what bulk records are available and what fees apply. For a few owners, search names and documents in the online records search.