Stokes County, NC Property Records
Property records in Stokes, North Carolina provide key details about real estate ownership, boundaries, assessed values, tax information, transfers, deeds, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are useful for homeowners, buyers, real estate professionals, attorneys, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review property history, estimate tax obligations, or confirm legal descriptions before a transaction.
Official Stokes property records are maintained through county government offices, including the Tax Administration office for assessment and tax data and the Register of Deeds for recorded land documents. Users can begin their search through the county’s official online resources for Stokes property records, or contact the appropriate county office for certified copies and additional assistance.
Stokes County, NC Property Records & Statistics
Stokes County has a median rent of $766.50, below the North Carolina median of $846.75 and the national $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 20.75% of occupied homes, lower than the state's 25.4% and the national 21.81%, so most households here own their homes.
The median home value is $169,050, slightly under the state's $176,900 and the national $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.64% is also lower than the state's 0.72% and the national 0.74%. For homeowners, this means prices close to the state level combined with a lighter tax burden.
Median household income is $54,791.50, below the state's $57,889.50 and well under the national $65,108, so wages trail broader benchmarks. The unemployment rate of 2.92% is a little lower than the state's 3.02% and slightly above the national 2.87%, suggesting a labor market near average.
Overall, Stokes County offers moderately priced housing, low taxes and a mostly owner-occupied market, with incomes somewhat below state and national levels.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Stokes
Stokes County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data and foreclosure filings. The county has 31,281 total parcels, including 21,459 residential and 1,168 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 96.69% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 38,361 deeds and 22,969 mortgages, with valuation data for 14,158 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 31,281 |
| Residential Parcels | 21,459 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,168 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 96.69% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 38,361 |
| Mortgage Records | 22,969 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 14,158 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 3,272 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records trace a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows the mortgage was transferred from one lender or servicer to another, and a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien lifted from the property.
Stokes County has 39,612 assignment and release records, including 4,679 assignment documents, 34,884 release documents and 49 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 4, 2005, to August 27, 2025, and releases from January 3, 2005, to August 28, 2025.
For property research, these records show who holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans were satisfied. Buyers, owners and title researchers can use them to follow a loan through its transfers and to find liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Stokes County, NC Property Records
Stokes County property records are kept by the Register of Deeds, which records deeds, mortgages and related documents, and by county tax offices that maintain assessment details for the county's 31,281 parcels.
To search recorded documents, use the Stokes County online records search, the official tool for looking up deeds, mortgages and other filings. The Stokes County Register of Deeds page provides office information and services.
The Register of Deeds is at 1014 Main Street, Danbury, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. You can call 336-593-2414 for help with a search.
Before you start, gather the owner name, property address or any recorded document details. Enter the most complete information you have, review the results by date and type, and open the record that matches the property. If you cannot find a document online, contact the office for assistance.
Stokes Registrar of Deeds
The Stokes County Probate Office is located at 1014 Main Street, Danbury, NC, 27016 and can be reached at 336-593-2414. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through co.stokes.nc.us or the official website co.stokes.nc.us.
Stokes County Register of Deeds
Stokes County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Stokes County property records by address?
Parcel information is organized by parcel in the county's tax records. Recorded documents can be searched through the Stokes County online records search. If an address search does not work, try the owner's name, or call the Register of Deeds at 336-593-2414.
How can I find property owners in Stokes County?
Owner names are listed on recorded deeds. Use the online records search to find the deed for a property and identify the owner. The Register of Deeds at 1014 Main Street in Danbury can also help in person on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Stokes County?
Assessed values are set by the county tax office, and the records reflect the 2024 assessment year. Contact county tax staff to look up a parcel or ask about a review. If you are unsure who to call, the Register of Deeds at 336-593-2414 can direct you.
Where can I find Stokes County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payments are handled by the county tax office, separate from the Register of Deeds. Tax records cover the 2024 tax year. Call 336-593-2414 to be directed to the right office, or visit the county courthouse area in Danbury for help with a bill.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Stokes County?
The Stokes County Register of Deeds keeps deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents. Search them through the online records search, where deeds are available from January 3, 2006.
Where can I access Stokes County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and GIS layers are maintained by county mapping staff rather than the Register of Deeds. Call 336-593-2414 and ask which office offers map data. Recorded plats and survey maps can be requested through the Register of Deeds.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Stokes County?
Permits and zoning are handled by county planning and inspection offices, or by the town for properties within municipal limits. These are separate from the Register of Deeds. Call 336-593-2414 for a referral to the correct department.
How can I create a list of property owners in Stokes County?
County tools are built for individual lookups. You can search the online records search by name or date and note each owner. For larger or bulk lists, call the Register of Deeds at 336-593-2414 to ask what data is available.