Chaves County, NM Property Records
Property records in Chaves, New Mexico provide official information about land and real estate within the county, including ownership details, parcel descriptions, assessed values, tax information, deeds, mortgages, liens, and transfer history. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, attorneys, title companies, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review property boundaries, estimate taxes, or confirm recorded transactions.
Official Chaves property records are maintained by county offices such as the Chaves County Assessor, which handles valuation and parcel information, and the County Clerk, which records deeds and other legal documents. Users can access official resources and learn more through the county’s Chaves property records page.
Chaves County, NM Property Records & Statistics
Chaves County has a median rent of $846, higher than the New Mexico median of $729.50 and slightly above the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 30.11% of occupied homes, noticeably above the state share of 22.67% and the national share of 21.81%, so renting is more common here than in much of the state.
The median home value is $110,800, well below the state median of $142,200 and the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.55% is a little higher than the state rate of 0.5% but below the national rate of 0.74%. Homes are affordable to buy relative to the rest of the country, while rents are not far from the national level.
Median household income is $56,964, above the state figure of $48,102 but below the national figure of $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.25% is lower than both the state rate of 3.48% and the national rate of 2.87%.
Overall, the figures describe a county with low home prices, a sizable rental market, incomes above the state average, and a strong job market compared with both New Mexico and the nation.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Chaves
Chaves County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 37,881 total parcels, with tax records covering 93.23% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 73,118 deeds and 22,433 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 19,038 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 37,881 |
| Residential Parcels | 24,274 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 93.23% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 73,118 |
| Mortgage Records | 22,433 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 19,038 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Lis Pendens Records | 2,933 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 2,146 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a loan was transferred from one lender to another, and a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien cleared from the property.
Chaves County has 39,005 assignment and release records. They include 6,899 assignment documents and 32,035 release documents, plus 71 other documents, all recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 29, 2025. Search them through the Chaves County public document search.
These records are useful in property research because they show who currently holds a mortgage, whether earlier loans were released, and how a loan changed hands over time. Checking them before a purchase or refinance can reveal open liens that may need to be resolved.
How to Search Chaves County, NM Property Records
Chaves County property records are held by several county offices. The Assessor values property, the Treasurer collects taxes, and the County Clerk in Roswell records deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents. Together these records cover the county's 37,881 parcels, including ownership, assessed values, and recorded transactions.
For recorded documents, use the Chaves County public document search, which lets you look up deeds, mortgages, and releases by name or document details. The Chaves County Clerk recording and filing page explains how to record a document and what is required.
To search, have the owner name, property address, or parcel number ready, enter the most complete details you have, and open the record that matches. Assessment and tax questions go to the Assessor and Treasurer in Roswell.
The Clerk's office is at 1 St. Mary's Place, Roswell, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If a record does not appear online, call 575-624-6614.
Chaves Registrar of Deeds
The Chaves County Probate Office is located at 1 St. Mary's Place, Roswell, NM, 88203 and can be reached at 575-624-6614. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through chavescounty.gov or the official website chavescounty.gov.
Chaves County Clerk
Chaves County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Chaves County property records by address?
Contact the Chaves County Assessor in Roswell with the property address to find the parcel and its assessment details. For recorded documents, use the public document search. If the address does not return a match, try a shorter version or search by owner name or parcel number.
How can I find property owners in Chaves County?
Owner names are part of the Assessor's parcel records. To confirm who holds title, search for the deed in the Clerk's public document search. Deed records are available from April 2, 2003, to July 31, 2025, so recent and older transfers can be traced.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Chaves County?
The Chaves County Assessor determines each parcel's assessed value. The county's records reflect the 2025 assessment year, with the last assessor update on April 28, 2025. Contact the Assessor's office in Roswell for a specific property's value, or ask about the process for questioning a valuation.
Where can I find Chaves County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills are issued and collected by the Chaves County Treasurer. Contact the Treasurer's office in Roswell with the owner name or parcel number to confirm a balance, request a bill, or ask about payment history. The most recent tax records on file are for tax year 2024.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Chaves County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are filed with the Chaves County Clerk. Search them in the public document search or review the recording and filing information. The Clerk's office, at 1 St. Mary's Place, Roswell, can be reached at 575-624-6614.
Where can I access Chaves County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps for Chaves County's 37,881 parcels are maintained through the County Assessor's office. Call the Assessor in Roswell to request a parcel map or ask where mapping layers can be viewed. Parcel maps are useful for reference but are not a legal survey of property boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Chaves County?
Permits and zoning depend on where a property is located. For land outside city limits, contact the Chaves County offices in Roswell. For property inside Roswell or another city, check with that city's planning and building departments, since each sets its own rules. Have the parcel number or address ready.
How can I create a list of property owners in Chaves County?
The county's online tools work best for individual lookups. To build a list of owners, contact the Assessor's office in Roswell and ask what parcel or owner data can be provided and in what format. You can also call the County Clerk at 575-624-6614 about recorded document searches.