Union County, NM Property Records
Property records in Union, New Mexico provide essential information about real estate ownership, transfers, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax history, liens, mortgages, plats, and related recorded documents. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, attorneys, title companies, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review legal descriptions, confirm tax obligations, or investigate a property’s transaction history.
Official Union property records are typically maintained by Union County offices, including the County Clerk for recorded documents such as deeds and liens, and the County Assessor or Treasurer for valuation, parcel, and tax-related information. Users can access these records by contacting the appropriate county office or visiting the official Union County property records resources provided through the county government website.
Union County, NM Property Records & Statistics
Union County has a median rent of $654.50, below both the New Mexico median of $729.50 and the national figure of $840.25. Renting is notably common here: renter-occupied housing makes up 35.86% of occupied homes, far above the state's 22.67% and the national 21.81%, so a larger share of households rents than in most places.
The median home value is $141,100, just under the state's $142,200 and well below the national $173,750. The county's median property tax rate of 0.41% is lower than the state rate of 0.5% and the national rate of 0.74%, which keeps the ongoing cost of owning a home low.
Household income is a bright spot. The median household income is $50,623.50, above the state's $48,102, though still under the national $65,108. The unemployment rate is 2.39%, lower than both the state's 3.48% and the national 2.87%.
Taken together, the figures describe an affordable county with low rents, modest home values, light property taxes, above-average state income, and strong employment, along with an unusually large rental share.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Union
Union County property records cover tax assessments, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 12,338 total parcels, including 2,186 residential parcels, with the 2025 assessment year and valuation data for 1,431 properties. Foreclosure records include 13 notice of sale filings, with the latest on February 21, 2024.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 12,338 |
| Residential Parcels | 2,186 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 16.5% |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Last Assessor Update | August 7, 2025 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 1,431 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 13 |
How to Search Union County, NM Property Records
Union County property records are kept mainly by the County Clerk, who records deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents, with assessment and tax information handled by the county's assessor and treasurer offices. The county has 12,338 parcels, and assessment records currently reflect the 2025 assessment year.
For recorded documents, use the Union County official records search, an online portal where you can look up deeds, mortgages, and related filings by name, date, or document type. The Union County Clerk's Office page explains the office's services and recording information.
The Clerk's office is at 200 Court Street, Clayton, and is open Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. You can call 575-374-9491 ext 2 with questions about a record, or to ask which office handles assessment and tax inquiries for a property.
Before searching, gather the property address, owner name, or parcel number. Enter the most complete details you have, review the results, and open the document that matches the property. If something doesn't appear online, call the Clerk's office for help.
Union Registrar of Deeds
The Union County Probate Office is located at 200 Court Street, Clayton, NM, 88415 and can be reached at 575-374-9491 ext 2. Office hours are Monday - Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Records can be accessed through union.nm.publicsearch.us or the official website unionnm.us.
Union County Clerk
Union County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Union County property records by address?
Recorded documents can be searched through the Union County official records search. For parcel and assessment details tied to an address, call the Union County Clerk at 575-374-9491 ext 2 for direction to the assessor's office. If an address doesn't return a match, try a shorter version.
How can I find property owners in Union County?
Owners appear on recorded deeds, which you can search by name in the Union County official records search. The Union County Clerk's Office at 200 Court Street, Clayton, can also help in person Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Union County?
Assessed values come from the county assessor, and the county's records currently reflect the 2025 assessment year. Call the Union County Clerk at 575-374-9491 ext 2 to be directed to the assessor's office, and have your address or parcel number ready to review a valuation.
Where can I find Union County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills are issued and collected through the county treasurer's office. Call the Union County Clerk at 575-374-9491 ext 2 for the treasurer's contact details, or visit the Union County website. Have your parcel number or owner name ready when you ask about a bill.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Union County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are kept by the Union County Clerk. Search them online through the official records search, or visit the office at 200 Court Street, Clayton, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Where can I access Union County parcel maps and GIS information?
Union County has 12,338 parcels. Parcel maps are generally kept by the assessor's office, so call the Clerk at 575-374-9491 ext 2 to ask where current maps are available, or check the Union County website. Parcel maps are references and not legal surveys of boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Union County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on where the property is located. For property inside a town such as Clayton, contact that town's office. For other areas, call the Union County Clerk at 575-374-9491 ext 2 to be pointed to the right county contact before starting a project.
How can I create a list of property owners in Union County?
Owner information is available one property at a time through the Union County official records search and the assessor's records. For a larger list or bulk records, call the Union County Clerk's Office at 575-374-9491 ext 2 to ask what can be provided.