Burlington County, NJ Property Records
Property records in Burlington, New Jersey document important details about real estate, including ownership, deeds, mortgages, liens, parcel identifiers, legal descriptions, assessed values, tax information, and recorded sales. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, attorneys, title companies, researchers, and property owners who need to verify ownership, review transaction history, confirm tax assessments, or investigate potential encumbrances on a property.
Official Burlington property records are maintained primarily through Burlington County offices, including the County Clerk for recorded land documents and county tax/assessment resources for parcel and valuation information. Users can access recorded documents through the Burlington County Clerk’s official property records search, which provides access to land records and related filings for properties in Burlington and throughout Burlington County.
Burlington County, NJ Property Records & Statistics
Burlington County has a median rent of $1,458, below the New Jersey median of $1,615 but far above the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 24.93% of homes, higher than the state's 22.76% and the national 21.81%, so renters are a somewhat larger share here than in a typical New Jersey county.
The median home value is $305,750, lower than the state's $374,450 but well above the national $173,750. The median property tax rate of 2.44% is above the state rate of 2.29% and more than three times the national rate of 0.74%, which raises the carrying cost of ownership relative to home value.
The median household income is $102,548, matching the state figure of $102,548 and sitting well above the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 3.11% is lower than the state's 3.81% and slightly above the national 2.87%.
Overall, the data points to a mid-priced county for New Jersey, with housing costs below the state median, incomes that match it, relatively low unemployment, and property taxes that are higher than the state and national rates.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Burlington
Burlington County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 181,503 total parcels, including 149,176 residential and 5,039 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 92.77% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The Recorder holds 262,304 deeds and 319,024 mortgages, and 142,565 properties have valuation data.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 181,503 |
| Residential Parcels | 149,176 |
| Commercial Parcels | 5,039 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 92.77% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 262,304 |
| Mortgage Records | 319,024 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 142,565 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 15, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 1,059 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a loan was transferred from one lender or holder to another, while a release shows that the mortgage was paid off and the lien lifted.
Burlington County has 433,800 assignment and release records. They include 93,963 assignment documents recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 22, 2025, and 329,634 release documents recorded from August 12, 1998, through August 22, 2025, along with 10,203 other documents.
These records are helpful when researching a property because they show who has held a mortgage, whether earlier loans were satisfied, and how loans moved between lenders. Buyers, owners, and title researchers can use them to spot liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Burlington County, NJ Property Records
Burlington County property records are kept by the Burlington County Clerk, located at 50 Rancocas Road, Mount Holly, NJ, 08060. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and can be reached at 609-265-5122. Its records cover the county's 181,503 parcels, with deeds recorded since 1989 and mortgages since October 26, 1989.
Use the Burlington County Clerk records search to look up deeds, mortgages, and other recorded instruments. The Burlington County Clerk office page explains the office's services and contact details.
To search, choose the basic search, enter a party name, document type, or date range, and review the results. Open the entry that matches the property you are researching and record the instrument number and recording date for later use or when requesting a copy.
Assessment and property tax information is maintained locally, so contact the tax assessor or tax collector in the municipality where the property is located. The County Clerk's office can point you toward the right contact if you are unsure.
Burlington Registrar of Deeds
The Burlington County Probate Office is located at 50 Rancocas Road, Mount Holly, NJ, 08060 and can be reached at 609-265-5122. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through press.co.burlington.nj.us or the official website co.burlington.nj.us.
Burlington County Clerk
Burlington County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Burlington County property records by address?
Recorded documents can be searched using the Burlington County Clerk records search. Enter owner names or document details and check them against the address. For assessment information tied to an address, contact the assessor in the municipality where the property sits, or call the County Clerk at 609-265-5122.
How can I find property owners in Burlington County?
Owners are listed as parties on deeds and mortgages. Search the Burlington County Clerk records portal by name and document type to see who holds title and when a transfer was recorded. Deed records in the county date back to January 3, 1989.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Burlington County?
Burlington County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on September 2, 2024. Assessments are handled by municipal tax assessors, so contact the assessor's office in the town where the property is located. The County Clerk at 609-265-5122 can help you find the correct office.
Where can I find Burlington County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills and payments are handled by the tax collector in each municipality, so contact the collector for the town where the property is located. The New Jersey Division of Taxation local property tax page provides statewide background. The Burlington County Clerk at 609-265-5122 can help direct you.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Burlington County?
Use the Burlington County Clerk records search to find deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents. The county holds 262,304 deed records and 319,024 mortgage records. In person, visit the Clerk at 50 Rancocas Road, Mount Holly, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Where can I access Burlington County parcel maps and GIS information?
Burlington County has 181,503 parcels in its tax records. Tax and parcel maps are usually maintained by municipal assessors and planning offices, so start with the town where the property is located. If you are unsure who holds a map, call the Burlington County Clerk at 609-265-5122 for direction.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Burlington County?
Permits and zoning in New Jersey are generally administered by the municipality where the property sits, through its construction or zoning office. Contact the local office with the property address to learn about permit history and zoning rules. The Burlington County Clerk at 609-265-5122 can help you identify which town office to call.
How can I create a list of property owners in Burlington County?
The online tools are designed for individual lookups. To gather owners for an area, search the Burlington County Clerk records portal by document type and date range and review the names on deeds. For bulk requests, call the County Clerk at 609-265-5122 to ask what is available.