Surry County, NC Property Records
Property records in Surry, North Carolina, document real estate ownership, transfers, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax history, deeds, plats, mortgages, and related land filings. These records are useful for verifying ownership, researching property history, estimating tax obligations, reviewing legal descriptions, and supporting real estate transactions or due diligence. Users can access official Surry property records through county offices such as the Register of Deeds, Tax Department, and GIS/Mapping resources, with starting points available on the county’s official property records page. Records may be searchable online, while certified copies or specific filings may require contacting the appropriate county office directly.
Surry County, NC Property Records & Statistics
Surry County has a median rent of $722, below the North Carolina median of $846.75 and the national $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 17.83% of occupied homes, well under the state's 25.4% and the national 21.81%, so homeownership is the norm.
The median home value is $172,500, just under the state's $176,900 and the national $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.63% is lower than the state's 0.72% and the national 0.74%, keeping the ongoing cost of ownership relatively low.
Median household income is $60,166, higher than the state's $57,889.50 but below the national $65,108. With rents well below the state level, incomes in the county stretch comfortably for housing costs. The unemployment rate of 3.22% is slightly above the state's 3.02% and the national 2.87%, so the job market is a little softer than average.
In summary, Surry County combines near-average home values, low taxes and rents, a strongly owner-occupied market and incomes above the state median, with unemployment modestly higher than benchmarks.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Surry
Surry County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data and foreclosure filings. The county has 43,361 total parcels, including 24,675 residential and 1,550 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 96.34% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 52,762 deeds and 42,731 mortgages, with valuation data for 21,365 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 43,361 |
| Residential Parcels | 24,675 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,550 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 96.34% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 52,762 |
| Mortgage Records | 42,731 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 21,365 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 2,782 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows the mortgage moved from one lender or loan holder to another, while a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed.
Surry County has 47,561 assignment and release records, including 5,073 assignment documents, 42,449 release documents and 39 other documents. Assignments were recorded from November 3, 2001, to August 28, 2025, and releases from November 2, 1998, to September 2, 2025.
These records are useful for confirming that earlier mortgages were paid off, tracing a loan through its transfers and finding liens that may still be open. Buyers, owners and researchers often check them before a purchase or refinance, and the long date range helps with older properties.
How to Search Surry County, NC Property Records
Surry County property records are held by the Register of Deeds, which records deeds, mortgages and other documents, and by county tax offices that maintain assessment information for the county's 43,361 parcels.
For recorded documents, use the Surry County Register of Deeds public search to look up deeds, mortgages and other filings. The Surry County Register of Deeds page provides office information and services.
The Register of Deeds is at 201 East Kapp Street, Dobson, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 336-401-8150 for help with a search.
Before you search, gather the owner name, property address or any recorded document details. Enter the most complete information available, review the results by date and document type, and open the record that matches the property. If you cannot find a record online, contact the office directly.
Surry Registrar of Deeds
The Surry County Probate Office is located at 201 East Kapp Street, Dobson, NC, 27017 and can be reached at 336-401-8150. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:15 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through co.surry.nc.us/register_of_deeds/public_search.php or the official website co.surry.nc.us/register_of_deeds/index.php.
Surry County Register of Deeds
Surry County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Surry County property records by address?
Parcel information is organized by parcel in the county's tax records, while recorded documents are searched through the Surry County public search. If you only have an address, try the owner's name or call the Register of Deeds at 336-401-8150.
How can I find property owners in Surry County?
Owner names appear on recorded deeds. Use the public search to find the deed for a property and identify the owner. The Register of Deeds at 201 East Kapp Street in Dobson can also help in person, Monday through Friday from 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Surry 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 336-401-8150 can direct you.
Where can I find Surry County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payments are handled by the county tax office rather than the Register of Deeds. Tax records cover the 2024 tax year. Call 336-401-8150 to be pointed to the correct office, or visit the county offices in Dobson for help with a bill or payment history.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Surry County?
The Surry County Register of Deeds keeps deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents. Search them with the public search, where deeds are available from January 3, 2006.
Where can I access Surry County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and GIS layers are maintained by county mapping staff, not the Register of Deeds. Call 336-401-8150 to ask which office provides map data. Recorded plats and survey maps can be requested through the Register of Deeds.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Surry County?
Permits and zoning are handled by county planning and inspection offices, or by the town for properties inside municipal limits such as Mount Airy. These are separate from the Register of Deeds. Call 336-401-8150 for a referral to the correct department.
How can I create a list of property owners in Surry County?
County tools are built for individual lookups. You can search the public search by name or date and note each owner. For larger or bulk lists, call the Register of Deeds at 336-401-8150 to ask what data the county can provide.