Wright County, MO Property Records
Property records in Wright County, Missouri, cover the deeds, deeds of trust, plats, easements and liens recorded against land in the county, together with the assessor's parcel and valuation information. They help buyers, lenders, surveyors and heirs confirm ownership, understand boundaries and see how a property has been valued for taxes.
The Wright County Recorder of Deeds, on the second floor of the courthouse at 125 Court Square in Hartville, keeps recorded documents and provides computers for public searching. The Assessor's office in the same courthouse handles valuation records. The county's Recorder of Deeds page lists contact details, including the office phone at 417-741-7322.
Wright County, MO Property Records & Statistics
Wright County has a median rent of $465, well below Missouri's $704 and the national median of $840.25, so renters pay far less than is typical. Renter-occupied housing makes up 22.46% of occupied homes, slightly above the state figure of 20.88% and the national figure of 21.81%.
The median home value is $168,750, higher than the state median of $137,500 and just under the national median of $173,750. Property taxes are light: the county's median rate of 0.38% is about half the state rate of 0.76% and the national rate of 0.74%. Homeowners here get home values near the national level with a much lower tax rate.
The median household income of $44,740 is below both Missouri's $55,167 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.01% is lower than the state's 2.24% and the national 2.87%.
Overall, Wright County combines low rents, relatively high home values, very low property taxes, below-average incomes, and low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Wright
Wright County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 13,731 total parcels, including 7,797 residential and 2,509 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 82.47% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 13,244 deeds and 8,876 mortgages, with valuation data for 6,066 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 13,731 |
| Residential Parcels | 7,797 |
| Commercial Parcels | 2,509 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 82.47% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 13,244 |
| Mortgage Records | 8,876 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 6,066 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 83 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender to another, while a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien removed from the property.
Wright County has 4,049 assignment and release records. They include 228 assignment documents recorded from December 9, 2020, to August 26, 2025, and 3,821 release documents recorded from December 1, 2020, to September 4, 2025.
These records help researchers see who holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans were cleared, which is useful before a purchase, sale, or refinance. They can be searched through the Wright County official records search.
How to Search Wright County, MO Property Records
Wright County's recorded property documents are kept by the Recorder of Deeds, whose records include 13,244 deeds recorded from January 3, 2006, through August 25, 2025, and 8,876 mortgages recorded from January 3, 2007, through August 25, 2025. Assessment data covers 13,731 parcels for the 2024 assessment year.
The Wright County Recorder of Deeds page describes the office's services and includes information on recording documents electronically. To look up documents yourself, use the Wright County official records search.
Enter an owner name, document type, or date range, review the results, and open the document that matches your property. Check the parties, recording date, and legal description to be sure it is the right record.
The office is at 125 Court Square, Hartville, MO, 65667, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The phone number is 417-741-7322.
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Wright County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Wright County property records by address?
Use the Wright County official records search from the Recorder of Deeds. Enter the owner name or other details you have, then open matching documents to confirm the property address. If you cannot find it, call the Recorder's office at 417-741-7322.
How can I find property owners in Wright County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Search the Wright County official records for the deed on the property, which lists the grantor and grantee. The Recorder of Deeds at 125 Court Square, Hartville, can also help in person.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Wright County?
Wright County's assessment records cover 13,731 parcels for the 2024 assessment year. To ask about the assessed value of a specific parcel, call the Recorder of Deeds at 417-741-7322 and ask which county office handles assessments, or visit 125 Court Square, Hartville.
Where can I find Wright County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills are handled by the county collector rather than the Recorder of Deeds. Call 417-741-7322 and ask for the Wright County Collector's contact details, or start at the Wright County Recorder page on the county website. Have your parcel number ready.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Wright County?
Search the Wright County official records for deeds, mortgages, releases, and other recorded instruments. The office at 125 Court Square, Hartville, is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Documents can also be submitted through electronic recording.
Where can I access Wright County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps for the county's 13,731 parcels are kept by the county's assessment and mapping staff rather than the Recorder. Call the Recorder of Deeds at 417-741-7322 to ask which office provides them. Recorded plats and legal descriptions on file with the Recorder can also help confirm boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Wright County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on the property's location. Inside a city such as Mountain Grove or Hartville, contact the city office. For unincorporated areas, call 417-741-7322 and ask which county office handles building and land-use questions.
How can I create a list of property owners in Wright County?
The county's online tools are designed for single-property lookups. Use the Wright County official records search to identify owners from recorded deeds. For a larger list, call the Recorder of Deeds at 417-741-7322 or visit 125 Court Square, Hartville, and ask what can be provided.