Person County, NC Property Records
Person, North Carolina, property records document key details about real estate within Person County, including parcel ownership, assessed values, property boundaries, land use, tax information, sales history, and building characteristics when available. These records are useful for homebuyers, sellers, property owners, researchers, and professionals who need to verify ownership, review tax assessments, evaluate property history, or better understand local real estate data.
Official Person property records are maintained by Person County government offices, including the Tax Administration and GIS departments. Users can access public parcel and assessment information through the county’s official Person property records search, which provides mapped parcel data and related property details directly from local government sources.
Person County, NC Property Records & Statistics
Person County has a median rent of $854, just above the North Carolina median of $846.75 and the national median of $840.25. Rents are close to typical levels, but renting is far less common here than elsewhere: renter-occupied housing is 14.43% of occupied homes, compared with 25.4% statewide and 21.81% nationally. This is clearly a county of homeowners.
Home values are a strong point. The median home value is $220,800, well above the state median of $176,900 and the national median of $173,750. At the same time, the median property tax rate of 0.67% is below both the state rate of 0.72% and the national rate of 0.74%, so owners pay a lighter rate on higher-valued homes.
The median household income is $72,345, exceeding the state median of $57,889.50 and the national median of $65,108 by a wide margin. The unemployment rate of 2.34% is also lower than the state rate of 3.02% and the national rate of 2.87%, suggesting a healthy local job market.
Overall, the figures describe a stable, owner-occupied county with above-average incomes, low unemployment, relatively high home values, and property taxes that are lower than the state and national rates.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Person
Person County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 27,971 total parcels, and tax records cover 77.63% of the population, with an assessment year of 2025. Recorded documents include 33,902 deeds and 21,187 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 11,628 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 27,971 |
| Residential Parcels | 17,176 |
| Commercial Parcels | 662 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 77.63% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 33,902 |
| Mortgage Records | 21,187 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 11,628 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 4,783 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents the transfer of a mortgage from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that the debt was paid and the lien removed from the property.
Person County has 35,065 assignment and release records. They include 3,935 assignment documents recorded from January 10, 2005, to August 27, 2025, and 31,100 release documents recorded from January 4, 2005, to September 2, 2025, along with 30 other documents.
These records help property researchers see who holds a loan today and whether earlier mortgages have been satisfied. Buyers, sellers, and title researchers can use them to confirm that liens were cleared, follow a loan between lenders, and identify mortgages that may remain open before a closing or refinance.
How to Search Person County, NC Property Records
Person County's recorded real estate documents are maintained by the Register of Deeds in Roxboro. The county's records include 33,902 deed records and 21,187 mortgage records, along with parcel, valuation, and foreclosure data for its 27,971 parcels.
The Person County Register of Deeds page explains the office's services and recording requirements. To look up documents, use the Person County official records search, where you can search recorded deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases. Common questions and forms are covered on the Register of Deeds FAQ page.
To search, have a grantor or grantee name, a property address, or a parcel number ready. Enter the most complete details you have, review the matching documents, and open the one that fits the property. Results can show owners, transfer dates, loan information, liens, and releases. Deed records go back to January 23, 1989.
You can also visit the office at 21 Abbitt Street, Roxboro, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, or call 336-597-1733.
Person Registrar of Deeds
The Person County Probate Office is located at 21 Abbitt Street, Roxboro, NC, 27573 and can be reached at 336-597-1733. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through personrod.net or the official website personcountync.gov.
Person County Register of Deeds
Person County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Person County property records by address?
Search recorded documents through the Person County official records search. For assessment details on a specific address, contact the county tax office through the Person County government site. The Register of Deeds at 336-597-1733 can help locate a document if you only have an address.
How can I find property owners in Person County?
Owners appear on recorded deeds. Use the official records search to look up a name or property and open the deed that transferred it. The county has 33,902 deed records, with documents recorded from January 23, 1989. The Register of Deeds in Roxboro can also help in person.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Person County?
The latest assessment year on record in Person County is 2025, and the assessor data was last updated on September 8, 2025. Assessed values are kept by the county tax office, which you can reach through the Person County government site. Deeds in the records search show past transfers for comparison.
Where can I find Person County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills and payments are handled by the county tax office rather than the Register of Deeds. Start at the Person County government site to find the tax office, or call the Register of Deeds at 336-597-1733 for direction. Liens and satisfied mortgages appear in the official records.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Person County?
Use the Person County official records search for deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases. Deed records start January 23, 1989, and mortgage records January 4, 2005. The Register of Deeds is at 21 Abbitt Street, Roxboro, open weekdays 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Person County parcel maps and GIS information?
Person County has 27,971 parcels, and parcel mapping is published through county government. Begin at the Person County government site to find GIS and mapping tools. If you cannot find the map you need, call the Register of Deeds at 336-597-1733 for direction to the right department.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Person County?
Permits and zoning are managed by the county's planning and inspections departments rather than the Register of Deeds. Check the Person County government site for those departments and their contact details. Properties inside a city, such as Roxboro, may also be subject to municipal rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Person County?
The official records search works best for individual lookups, so building a list means searching names or parcels one at a time. For a larger or bulk request, call the Register of Deeds at 336-597-1733 and ask what data and copies the office can provide.