Montgomery County, PA Property Records
Property records in Montgomery, Pennsylvania provide official information about real estate parcels, including ownership details, property boundaries, assessed values, tax information, sales history, building characteristics, and recorded documents such as deeds or transfers. These records are useful for homeowners, buyers, real estate professionals, attorneys, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review property values, confirm legal descriptions, or understand local tax obligations.
Users can access official Montgomery property records through Montgomery County government resources, including assessment and recorded document systems maintained by county offices. For parcel and assessment information, visit the county’s official property records search. Deed and land record documents may also be available through the Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds. Using official county sources helps ensure the information is accurate, current, and appropriate for legal, financial, or property research purposes.
Montgomery County, PA Property Records & Statistics
Montgomery County is among the most expensive and highest-earning counties in Pennsylvania. The median rent is $1,494.50, far above the state's $839 and the national $840.25. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 24.58% of occupied homes, higher than the state's 19.64% and the national 21.81%, which suggests a larger rental market than most Pennsylvania counties.
The median home value of $391,500 is more than double the state median of $168,550 and the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate is 1.48%, above Pennsylvania's 1.3% and the national 0.74%. Applied to higher values, that rate means substantial annual tax bills for owners.
Household income is the standout figure. The county's median of $111,142 is well ahead of the state's $63,611 and the national $65,108, and it explains how the market supports such high housing costs. The unemployment rate of 2.95% is slightly above the state's 2.84% and the national 2.87%, so employment is close to average.
Overall, the figures show a high-cost, high-income county with an active rental market, large property tax bills, and unemployment near the norm.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Montgomery
Montgomery County property records include assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 309,943 total parcels, with tax records covering 95.02% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. The recorder holds 548,328 deeds and 952,026 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 263,346 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 309,943 |
| Residential Parcels | 279,066 |
| Commercial Parcels | 14,301 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 95.02% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 548,328 |
| Mortgage Records | 952,026 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 263,346 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 787,734 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a loan was transferred from one lender or holder to another, while a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien cleared from the property.
Montgomery County has 935,621 assignment and release records, including 96,019 assignment documents, 838,838 release documents, and 764 other documents. Assignments and releases were both recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 14, 2025.
With a volume this large, the records are a valuable resource for title researchers, lenders, and homeowners. They show who has held a mortgage on a property and confirm whether earlier loans were released, which is important before a sale or refinance. Search them through the Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds records viewer.
How to Search Montgomery County, PA Property Records
Montgomery County's Recorder of Deeds Office, at 1 Montgomery Plaza, Norristown, records deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and other real estate documents. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and its phone number is 610-278-3289. Those records cover a county with 309,943 parcels.
For recorded documents online, use the Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds records viewer. The Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds page explains the office's services and fees, and the Montgomery County eRecording page covers electronic filing for professionals.
To search, start with a property address, owner name, or parcel number. Log in to the viewer, enter the details, and open matching documents to see type, parties, and recording date. Deed records go back to January 10, 1989, and mortgage records to March 29, 1990.
If you cannot find a document, call the office or visit Norristown for help.
Montgomery Registrar of Deeds
The Montgomery County Probate Office is located at 1 Montgomery Plaza, Norristown, PA, 19404 and can be reached at 610-278-3289. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through rodviewer.montcopa.org or the official website montgomerycountypa.gov.
Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds Office
Montgomery County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Montgomery County property records by address?
Use the Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds records viewer and enter the property address or owner name. The results list recorded deeds and mortgages for the property. If the address does not match, try a shorter form or call the office at 610-278-3289.
How can I find property owners in Montgomery County?
Recorded deeds identify owners. Search the Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds records viewer by address or name and open the most recent deed. The Recorder of Deeds office at 1 Montgomery Plaza, Norristown, can also help on weekdays.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Montgomery County?
The county's tax records cover 309,943 parcels and reflect the 2025 assessment year. Assessments are maintained by the county's assessment office, not the recorder. Start at the Montgomery County website to find that office, or call 610-278-3289 for direction.
Where can I find Montgomery County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills in Pennsylvania come from the county, municipality, and school district, and are collected by local tax collectors. Check the Montgomery County website for current contacts, or call 610-278-3289 and ask which collector serves the property's municipality.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Montgomery County?
Search the Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds records viewer. The county has 548,328 deed records dating from January 10, 1989, to August 6, 2025. Professionals who file documents can review the eRecording page, and the office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Where can I access Montgomery County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel mapping is provided through county government. Visit the Montgomery County website to find the mapping or GIS department, and have a parcel number or address ready. You can also call the Recorder of Deeds at 610-278-3289 to ask who handles mapping requests.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Montgomery County?
Permits and zoning are generally handled by the township or borough where the property sits, so contact that municipal office. If you need help identifying the correct municipality for a parcel, call the Recorder of Deeds at 610-278-3289 with the deed or parcel details.
How can I create a list of property owners in Montgomery County?
Search recorded deeds for the area in the Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds records viewer and collect the grantee names. For large lists, call 610-278-3289 to ask how bulk record requests are handled and what the office can supply.