Bedford County, PA Property Records
Property records in Bedford, Pennsylvania document ownership and land-related details for parcels within Bedford County. These records may include deeds, mortgages, property transfers, parcel identification numbers, legal descriptions, assessed values, tax information, and, in some cases, maps or historical ownership data. They are useful for buyers, sellers, attorneys, title researchers, homeowners, and anyone verifying ownership, researching property history, or reviewing assessment and tax details. Official Bedford property records can be accessed through county offices such as the Register and Recorder and the Assessment Office, either in person or through available county online resources. For the most reliable information, users should consult the county’s official property records resources.
Bedford County, PA Property Records & Statistics
Bedford County has a median rent of $726.50, below the Pennsylvania median of $839 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing is 18.96% of occupied homes, a little under the state figure of 19.64% and the national figure of 21.81%, so homeownership is the norm.
The median home value of $146,500 is lower than the state median of $168,550 and the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.83% is well below Pennsylvania's 1.3% and only slightly above the national rate of 0.74%, which keeps the cost of owning relatively modest.
The median household income of $56,458 is under the state's $63,611 and the nation's $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.64% is lower than both 2.84% in Pennsylvania and 2.87% nationally.
Together, the figures describe an affordable county with lower rents and home values, light property taxes by Pennsylvania standards, lower incomes, and a job market that is a bit stronger than average.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Bedford
Bedford County property records include 36,647 total parcels, with 29,683 residential and 1,392 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 95.92% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 34,733 deeds and 34,370 mortgages, valuation data covers 13,469 properties, and foreclosure records include 249 Notice of Sale filings.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 36,647 |
| Residential Parcels | 29,683 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,392 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 95.92% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 34,733 |
| Mortgage Records | 34,370 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 13,469 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 249 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records trace a mortgage after recording. An assignment shows the mortgage moving from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows the loan was satisfied and the lien cleared from the property.
Bedford County has 45,830 assignment and release records. They include 3,683 assignment documents recorded from January 25, 2001, through August 26, 2025, and 42,089 release documents recorded from March 5, 2002, through August 29, 2025, along with 58 other documents.
These records help show who holds a mortgage, how a loan was transferred, and whether earlier mortgages were paid off. They are a practical tool for buyers, owners, and title researchers checking a property's history.
How to Search Bedford County, PA Property Records
Bedford County's Recorder of Deeds Office keeps deeds, mortgages, and related documents for a county with 36,647 parcels. Records are searchable online, with deeds and mortgages available from January 3, 2006. Common search methods include owner name, document type, and date range.
Visit the Bedford County Recorder of Deeds page for office details, and the Bedford County online resources page for electronic recording information. To search recorded documents, use the Bedford County records search. Transfer-tax and related forms are available from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue forms page.
The office is at 200 S Juliana Street, Bedford, open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and can be reached at 814-623-4836.
Have an owner name or address ready, enter the most complete details, and open the matching record. If it does not appear, call the office.
Bedford Registrar of Deeds
The Bedford County Probate Office is located at 200 S Juliana Street, Bedford, PA, 15522 and can be reached at 814-623-4836. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through countyfusion12.kofiletech.us or the official website bedfordcountypa.org.
Bedford County Recorder of Deeds Office
Bedford County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Bedford County property records by address?
Use the Bedford County records search to find recorded documents tied to a property. If an address does not return a match, try the owner name, or call the Recorder of Deeds Office at 814-623-4836 for help.
How can I find property owners in Bedford County?
Ownership appears on recorded deeds. Search by name in the Bedford County records search and open the most recent deed. The Recorder of Deeds Office at 200 S Juliana Street, Bedford, can also assist in person on weekdays.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Bedford County?
Bedford County's tax records cover 36,647 parcels and reflect the 2025 assessment year. For a particular property's assessed value, contact the county assessment office, or call the Recorder of Deeds Office at 814-623-4836 to be directed. Your tax bill also lists the assessment.
Where can I find Bedford County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are issued by the county and local tax collectors, not the recorder's office. Check your bill for the collector for your municipality and school district, or call the Recorder of Deeds Office at 814-623-4836 for a referral.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Bedford County?
The Bedford County Recorder of Deeds keeps deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents. Search through the records search or visit 200 S Juliana Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Where can I access Bedford County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel mapping for the county's 36,647 parcels is kept by county mapping and assessment staff. Call the Recorder of Deeds Office at 814-623-4836 to ask which department provides parcel maps. Maps are a reference tool and are not a legal survey of boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Bedford County?
Permits and zoning are generally handled by the borough or township where the property sits. Contact the local municipal office about building permits and zoning rules. The Recorder of Deeds Office at 814-623-4836 can suggest where to begin.
How can I create a list of property owners in Bedford County?
The online tools are built for individual lookups. To compile a list, search deeds in the Bedford County records search for each parcel of interest, or call 814-623-4836 to ask about bulk record options.