Northumberland County, PA Property Records
Property records in Northumberland, Pennsylvania document key details about real estate within the borough and surrounding Northumberland County. These records may include ownership information, parcel identification numbers, property boundaries, assessed values, tax history, deed transfers, mortgages, liens, and other recorded land documents. They are useful for homebuyers, property owners, attorneys, title companies, researchers, and anyone needing to verify ownership, review property taxes, or understand a parcel’s legal history.
Official Northumberland property records are maintained at the county level, primarily through the Northumberland County Recorder of Deeds and Assessment Office. Users can access records, search parcel information, or learn how to request copies through the county’s official resources for Northumberland property records. For certified documents or the most current legal information, contacting the appropriate county office directly is recommended.
Northumberland County, PA Property Records & Statistics
Northumberland County is an affordable, low-unemployment county with housing costs below state and national levels. The median rent is $757.50, lower than the Pennsylvania median of $839 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 21.05% of occupied homes, above the state's 19.64% and just under the national 21.81%.
The median home value is $161,800, below both the state value of $168,550 and the national value of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 1.18% is under Pennsylvania's 1.3% but still well above the national 0.74%. That puts local owners slightly ahead of the state norm on taxes while paying more than the typical American homeowner.
Household income is $63,710.50, a hair above the state's $63,611 and just below the national $65,108, so earnings track the state closely. The unemployment rate of 2.11% is lower than the state's 2.84% and the national 2.87%, which points to a healthy job market.
Overall, the figures show modest housing costs, near-average incomes, a moderate tax rate for Pennsylvania, and low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Northumberland
Northumberland County property records include assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 49,509 total parcels, with tax records covering 99.98% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. The recorder holds 58,570 deeds and 53,185 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 33,067 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 49,509 |
| Residential Parcels | 35,090 |
| Commercial Parcels | 2,347 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 99.98% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 58,570 |
| Mortgage Records | 53,185 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 33,067 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 267 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records document a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows the loan moving from one lender or holder to another, while a release shows the loan was paid and the lien removed.
Northumberland County has 80,561 assignment and release records. They include 8,409 assignment documents recorded from January 26, 2000, through September 4, 2025, and 72,077 release documents recorded from July 6, 2003, through September 4, 2025, plus 75 other documents.
Researchers can use these records to follow a mortgage across lenders and confirm that earlier loans were satisfied, which matters in title searches, purchases, and refinances. Recorded documents can be searched through the Pennsylvania public record search.
How to Search Northumberland County, PA Property Records
Northumberland County's Register & Recorder, at 201 Market Street, Sunbury, records deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and other real estate documents. The office is open Monday 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM and Tuesday through Friday 9:00 AM to 4:15 PM, and the phone number is 570-988-4143. Its records relate to the county's 49,509 parcels.
The Northumberland County Register & Recorder page provides office information and services. For searching recorded documents online, use the Pennsylvania public record search. Filers can review the Northumberland County e-recording page for electronic submission.
To search, collect the property address, owner name, or parcel number. Enter the details in the search portal and review each result for document type, parties, and recording date. Deed and mortgage records in the county run from January 3, 2006, through August 25, 2025.
If a document does not appear, call the office for help with older or unindexed records.
Northumberland Registrar of Deeds
The Northumberland County Probate Office is located at 201 Market Street, Sunbury, PA, 17801 and can be reached at 570-988-4143. Office hours are Monday 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM, Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM. Records can be accessed through publicrecordcenter.com or the official website norrycopa.net.
Northumberland County Register & Recorder
Northumberland County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Northumberland County property records by address?
Use the Pennsylvania public record search and enter the property address or owner name to find recorded deeds and mortgages. If the address does not return a match, shorten it or call the Register & Recorder in Sunbury at 570-988-4143.
How can I find property owners in Northumberland County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Search the Pennsylvania public record search by address or name and open the latest deed. The Register & Recorder office at 201 Market Street, Sunbury, can also help in person during business hours.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Northumberland County?
The county's tax records cover 49,509 parcels and reflect the 2025 assessment year. Assessments are maintained by the county's assessment function rather than the recorder. Start at the Northumberland County website or call 570-988-4143 for direction.
Where can I find Northumberland County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills in Pennsylvania are issued by the county, municipality, and school district, and collected locally. Call 570-988-4143 to ask which collector serves a given property, or look for contact details on the county website.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Northumberland County?
Search the Pennsylvania public record search. The county has 58,570 deed records recorded from January 3, 2006, to August 25, 2025. Visit the Register & Recorder at 201 Market Street, Sunbury, for older documents. Filers can also see the e-recording page.
Where can I access Northumberland County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel mapping is provided through county government. Browse the Northumberland County website for the mapping or GIS department, and have a parcel number or address ready. You can also call 570-988-4143 to ask who handles mapping requests.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Northumberland County?
Permits and zoning are usually handled by the municipality where the property sits, so contact the relevant borough or township office. If you are unsure which applies, call the Register & Recorder at 570-988-4143 with the deed or parcel details.
How can I create a list of property owners in Northumberland County?
Search recorded deeds for the area you need through the Pennsylvania public record search and collect the grantee names. For larger lists, call 570-988-4143 to ask how bulk record requests are handled.