Granville County, NC Property Records
Property records in Granville, North Carolina document important details about real estate, including ownership history, deed transfers, parcel boundaries, assessed values, property taxes, plats, and legal descriptions. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, attorneys, lenders, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review tax information, confirm property characteristics, or investigate a parcel’s history.
Official Granville property records are maintained by county offices, including the Granville County Register of Deeds for recorded documents such as deeds and plats, and the Tax Administration office for assessment and parcel information. Users can access official records and related search tools through the county’s government website, including the Granville property records resources provided by Granville County.
Granville County, NC Property Records & Statistics
Granville County has a median rent of $993.50, above the North Carolina figure of $846.75 and the national figure of $840.25. The median home value is $177,400, just above the state's $176,900 and the national $173,750. Renter-occupied housing is 27.24% of occupied homes, a bit higher than the state's 25.4% and the national 21.81%.
The median property tax rate of 0.88% is higher than the state rate of 0.72% and the national rate of 0.74%, so owners pay more per dollar of value than is typical.
The median household income is $67,679.50, well above the state's $57,889.50 and above the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 3% is slightly below the state's 3.02% and a little above the national 2.87%.
Overall, Granville County has home values close to the state and national medians, stronger-than-average incomes, rents above average, steady employment, and property taxes on the higher side.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Granville
Granville County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 33,799 total parcels, including 21,096 residential and 1,077 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 98.28% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 45,659 deeds and 31,419 mortgages, and valuation data covers 17,203 properties, most recently updated August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 33,799 |
| Residential Parcels | 21,096 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,077 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 98.28% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 45,659 |
| Mortgage Records | 31,419 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 17,203 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 3,784 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed.
Granville County has 50,870 assignment and release records, including 6,459 assignment documents, 44,317 release documents, and 94 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 4, 2005, to August 29, 2025, and releases from August 15, 2002, to September 3, 2025.
These records help buyers, owners, and researchers confirm that earlier mortgages were paid off, trace a loan between lenders, and spot liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Granville County, NC Property Records
Granville County property records are held by several offices. The Register of Deeds records deeds, mortgages, and related documents, while assessment and tax information comes from the county's tax offices. Together they cover the county's 33,799 parcels, including ownership, values, and recorded transactions.
To search recorded documents, use the Granville County official records search, the online portal for deeds, mortgages, and other filings. The Granville County Register of Deeds page describes office services, and the Granville County e-recording network page explains electronic recording.
The office is at 101 Main Street, Oxford, open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, phone 919-693-6314. Have an owner name, address, or parcel number ready, search with the most complete details, and open the matching record. If a record does not appear online, call the office.
Granville Registrar of Deeds
The Granville County Probate Office is located at 101 Main Street, Oxford, NC, 27565 and can be reached at 919-693-6314. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through granvillecountydeeds.org or the official website granvillecounty.org.
Granville County Register of Deeds
Granville County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Granville County property records by address?
For recorded documents, use the Granville County official records search by name or document details. For an address-based parcel lookup, use the county's tax and parcel resources, or call the Granville County Register of Deeds at 919-693-6314 for help locating a property.
How can I find property owners in Granville County?
Owners appear on recorded deeds, which you can search by name in the Granville County official records search. The county's tax records, covering 33,799 parcels, also list owners. The Register of Deeds at 101 Main Street, Oxford, can help in person.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Granville County?
Assessed values come from the Granville County tax assessor, and the county's records reflect the 2024 assessment year, last updated July 21, 2025. Valuation data exists for 17,203 properties. Contact the county tax office for a specific property's assessment or information about appeals.
Where can I find Granville County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payment records are handled by the Granville County tax office rather than the Register of Deeds. Contact the county's tax collector to request a bill, confirm a payment, or ask about options. The Register of Deeds provides recorded documents only.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Granville County?
Search deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases in the Granville County official records search. Granville County has 45,659 deed records, recorded from January 3, 2006 to August 29, 2025. The Register of Deeds is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Granville County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and GIS information for Granville County's 33,799 parcels are maintained by county mapping staff. Contact the county's tax or GIS office to find the current parcel viewer. Maps are for reference only and are not a legal survey, so confirm boundaries through recorded deeds and plats.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Granville County?
Permits and zoning are handled by Granville County's planning and inspections offices, while towns such as Oxford and Creedmoor manage their own rules within town limits. Contact the right office before building or changing a use, and review the recorded deed for restrictions.
How can I create a list of property owners in Granville County?
The Granville County official records search looks up owners one at a time. For a larger list across Granville County's 33,799 parcels, call the Register of Deeds at 919-693-6314 or the tax office to ask what bulk data or reports are available.