Caswell County, NC Property Records
Property records in Caswell, North Carolina provide important information about land and real estate within Caswell County, including ownership details, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax information, deed references, transfers, and legal descriptions. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, attorneys, researchers, and anyone verifying ownership, reviewing tax assessments, or researching a property’s history.
Official Caswell property records can typically be accessed through county offices such as the Tax Administration office for assessment and parcel data, and the Register of Deeds for recorded deeds, plats, and related documents. Users can start with the county’s official property records resources or contact the appropriate county office for certified copies, record searches, or in-person assistance.
Caswell County, NC Property Records & Statistics
Caswell County is a low-cost, largely rural housing market. The median rent is $629, well below the state median of $846.75 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing is 26.03% of homes, slightly above the state share of 25.4% and above the national share of 21.81%.
The median home value of $134,400 is lower than both North Carolina's $176,900 and the national $173,750. The median property tax rate is 0.77%, a bit higher than the state rate of 0.72% and the national rate of 0.74%, so owners pay slightly more per dollar of value on homes that cost less overall.
Income and employment figures are mixed. The median household income of $54,609 is under the state median of $57,889.50 and the national median of $65,108, though the gap with the state is modest. The unemployment rate of 3.07% is marginally above the state's 3.02% and the national 2.87%, indicating conditions close to average.
Overall, Caswell County offers lower rents and home values than the state and nation, paired with a slightly higher tax rate, somewhat lower incomes, and an unemployment rate near the norm.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Caswell
Caswell County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 16,709 total parcels, including 9,240 residential and 316 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 97.21% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 18,775 deeds and 10,174 mortgages, and the latest valuation update was August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 16,709 |
| Residential Parcels | 9,240 |
| Commercial Parcels | 316 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 97.21% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 18,775 |
| Mortgage Records | 10,174 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 8,831 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 955 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows a loan being transferred from one lender or holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien removed from the property.
Caswell County has 16,692 assignment and release records, including 2,448 assignment documents, 14,222 release documents, and 22 other documents. Assignments were recorded from February 28, 2002, to August 18, 2025, and releases from April 25, 2001, to August 27, 2025.
These records help researchers confirm that earlier mortgages were satisfied, trace a loan through its transfers, and find liens that may remain open before a sale or refinance. Search them through the Caswell County Register of Deeds records search.
How to Search Caswell County, NC Property Records
Caswell County's deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and other real estate documents are maintained by the Register of Deeds in Yanceyville. They are the main source for confirming ownership, reviewing transaction history, and checking for liens across the county's 16,709 parcels.
To search recorded documents online, use the Caswell County Register of Deeds records search, which opens with a disclaimer you accept before searching. The office's own site, Caswell County Register of Deeds, has services and contact information.
You can visit at 139 E. Church Street, Yanceyville, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or call 336-694-4197.
Before you search, have the owner name, grantor or grantee, or approximate recording date ready. Enter the most complete name, narrow results by date or document type, and open the record that matches the property. If a document is missing online, the office can help.
Caswell Registrar of Deeds
The Caswell County Probate Office is located at 139 E. Church Street, Yanceyville, NC, 27379 and can be reached at 336-694-4197. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through us5.courthousecomputersystems.com or the official website caswellrod.net.
Caswell County Register of Deeds
Caswell County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Caswell County property records by address?
Recorded documents are generally searched by name, with the address used to confirm the property. Use the Caswell County Register of Deeds records search to find deeds for a parcel. For help connecting an address to a recorded document, call 336-694-4197.
How can I find property owners in Caswell County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Search a known name in the records search to see that person's deeds, or look up a prior owner to trace the chain of title. The Register of Deeds office at 139 E. Church Street, Yanceyville, can also assist in person.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Caswell County?
Caswell County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year. Assessed values are set by the county's tax assessment staff rather than the Register of Deeds. Contact the county's tax office to ask about a specific parcel's value or how to appeal an assessment. The Register of Deeds at 336-694-4197 can direct you.
Where can I find Caswell County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills and payments are handled by the county's tax collection office, not the Register of Deeds. Call the Register of Deeds at 336-694-4197 to be pointed to the correct office, or see the North Carolina Department of Revenue for general statewide property tax information.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Caswell County?
The Register of Deeds keeps deeds, mortgages, releases, and other recorded documents. Search online through the records search, or visit the office at 139 E. Church Street, Yanceyville, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Caswell County parcel maps and GIS information?
NC OneMap provides statewide parcel and map data from North Carolina's official geospatial portal. For county-specific maps, call the Register of Deeds at 336-694-4197 and ask which office maintains them. Maps are useful for reference but are not a legal survey of boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Caswell County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on the property's location and intended use. Contact the town or county planning and inspections staff before building, adding a structure, or changing a property's use. The Register of Deeds at 336-694-4197 can help point you toward the appropriate office.
How can I create a list of property owners in Caswell County?
The online tools are built for one name or document at a time. To compile owners, search recorded deeds in the records search. For larger or bulk requests, call the Register of Deeds at 336-694-4197 to ask what is available.