Eddy County, NM Property Records
Property records in Eddy, New Mexico provide official information about land and real estate ownership within Eddy County. These records may include deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, parcel details, property transfers, legal descriptions, assessed values, and tax-related information. They are useful for buyers, sellers, title researchers, attorneys, lenders, and residents who need to verify ownership, review property history, confirm boundaries, or support real estate and legal transactions.
Users can access official Eddy property records through Eddy County government offices, including the County Clerk for recorded land documents and the Assessor or Treasurer for valuation and tax information. To begin, visit the county’s official website for Eddy property records and related public record resources.
Eddy County, NM Property Records & Statistics
Eddy County has a median rent of $1,151, far above the New Mexico median of $729.50 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 27.65% of occupied homes, higher than the state share of 22.67% and the national share of 21.81%, which fits an area with strong demand for housing.
The median home value is $180,700, above the state median of $142,200 and slightly above the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.38% is lower than the state rate of 0.5% and about half the national rate of 0.74%, so owners face high values but a light tax rate.
Median household income is $79,809, much higher than the state figure of $48,102 and the national figure of $65,108. The unemployment rate of 3.33% is a little below the state rate of 3.48% but above the national rate of 2.87%.
Together, the numbers describe a high-income county with expensive rentals, above-average home values, low property taxes, and a large rental market, with incomes that help support those costs.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Eddy
Eddy County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 57,281 total parcels, with tax records covering 85.87% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 58,451 deeds and 23,317 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 18,839 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 57,281 |
| Residential Parcels | 28,540 |
| Commercial Parcels | 99 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 85.87% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 58,451 |
| Mortgage Records | 23,317 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 18,839 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 1,056 |
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 or holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed.
Eddy County has 39,555 assignment and release records. They include 5,145 assignment documents recorded from January 3, 2005, through July 22, 2025, and 34,314 release documents recorded from June 8, 2001, through July 31, 2025, along with 96 other documents. You can search them through the Eddy County official records search.
For property research, these records show who holds a mortgage, how it changed hands, and whether earlier loans were released, which is useful before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Eddy County, NM Property Records
Property records in Eddy County are kept by three main county offices. The Assessor values property, the Treasurer collects taxes, and the County Clerk in Carlsbad records deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents. The records cover the county's 57,281 parcels and include ownership, assessed values, tax details, and recorded transactions.
To find recorded documents, use the Eddy County official records search, which lets you look up deeds, mortgages, releases, and other filings. The Eddy County Clerk's page provides recording information and office details.
Have the owner name, property address, or parcel number ready. Enter the most complete details you have, then check the results against the property you are researching. For assessments and tax bills, contact the Assessor and Treasurer.
The Clerk's office is at 325 S Main Street, Carlsbad, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 575-885-3383 if you can't find a record online.
Eddy Registrar of Deeds
The Eddy County Probate Office is located at 325 S Main Street, Carlsbad, NM, 88220 and can be reached at 575-885-3383. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through countyfusion2.kofiletech.us or the official website co.eddy.nm.us.
Eddy County Clerk
Eddy County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Eddy County property records by address?
Contact the Eddy County Assessor with the property address to find the parcel and its assessment record. For recorded documents, use the official records search. If the address doesn't match, try the owner name or parcel number instead.
How can I find property owners in Eddy County?
Owner names are included in the Assessor's parcel records. To confirm who holds title, search for the recorded deed in the Eddy County official records search. Deed records run from January 3, 2006, to July 31, 2025.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Eddy County?
The County Assessor determines the assessed value of each parcel. Eddy County's records reflect the 2024 assessment year, with the last assessor update on January 6, 2025. Contact the Assessor's office for a specific property's value or the steps to question a valuation.
Where can I find Eddy County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills are issued and collected by the Eddy County Treasurer. Contact the Treasurer's office with the owner name or parcel number to find a bill, confirm a balance, or request payment history. Tax records on file cover the 2024 tax year.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Eddy County?
The Eddy County Clerk records deeds, mortgages, and other documents. Search the official records or see the County Clerk page. The office is at 325 S Main Street, Carlsbad, and can be reached at 575-885-3383.
Where can I access Eddy County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps for Eddy County's 57,281 parcels are maintained through the County Assessor. Contact the Assessor's office to request a map or ask where mapping layers can be viewed online. Maps are for general reference and are not a legal survey of property boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Eddy County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on the property's location. For unincorporated land, contact Eddy County's offices. For property inside Carlsbad, Artesia, or another municipality, ask that city's planning or building department, as each sets its own rules. Have the address or parcel number ready.
How can I create a list of property owners in Eddy County?
The county's online tools are designed for one-property lookups. To build a list of owners, contact the County Assessor and ask what parcel or owner data can be provided, in what format, and at what cost. For recorded documents, you can also call the County Clerk at 575-885-3383.