Decatur County, TN Property Records
Property records in Decatur, Tennessee document ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, property taxes, deeds, transfers, liens, and related land information. These records are useful for confirming ownership, researching sales history, estimating tax obligations, preparing real estate transactions, and reviewing legal descriptions of land or buildings.
Official Decatur property information is maintained through Meigs County offices, including the Assessor of Property, Register of Deeds, and Trustee, depending on the record type. Users can also access assessment details through the Tennessee Comptroller’s official property records search. For certified copies of deeds or recorded instruments, contact the Meigs County Register of Deeds directly.
Decatur County, TN Property Records & Statistics
Decatur County is a low-cost housing market. The median rent is $629, well below Tennessee's $763 and the national $840.25, and the median home value of $126,400 is under both the state's $161,600 and the national $173,750.
Property taxes track the state closely. The county's median property tax rate is 0.51%, a hair under Tennessee's 0.52% and much lower than the national 0.74%. Together with low home values, this keeps the cost of owning a home modest.
Incomes are lower than average. The median household income is $50,500, compared with $55,242 statewide and $65,108 nationally. The unemployment rate is 3%, higher than the state's 2.75% and the national 2.87%, suggesting a slightly softer job market.
Renters occupy 18.68% of housing, below the state's 21.85% and the national 21.81%, so most residents are homeowners.
In all, Decatur County offers inexpensive housing and a low tax burden, balanced against below-average income and somewhat higher unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Decatur
Decatur County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 14,373 total parcels, including 11,905 residential and 455 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 81.65% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 33,910 deeds and 8,066 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 5,482 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 14,373 |
| Residential Parcels | 11,905 |
| Commercial Parcels | 455 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 81.65% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 33,910 |
| Mortgage Records | 8,066 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 5,482 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 550 |
Assignment and Release Records
An assignment or release is recorded whenever a mortgage is transferred or paid off. Assignments move a loan between lenders or servicers, and releases show that the debt has been satisfied and the lien lifted.
Decatur County has 11,975 assignment and release records, with 763 assignment documents, 11,203 release documents, and 9 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 7, 2005, to August 7, 2025, and releases from September 23, 2004, to September 3, 2025.
Property researchers use these records to see who holds a loan and to confirm that earlier mortgages were cleared. Checking them before a sale or refinance can help catch a lien that was never formally released.
How to Search Decatur County, TN Property Records
In Decatur County, recorded documents are handled by the Register of Deeds in Decaturville, and assessment data for the county's 14,373 parcels is searchable through the state. You can use both to research owners, values, deeds, mortgages, and other filings.
The Decatur County departments directory lists the Register of Deeds and other county offices. The Register of Deeds is at 22 West Main Street, Decaturville, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with Wednesday hours of 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The phone number is 731-852-3712. To search recorded instruments, use the official records search.
For ownership, appraisal, and assessment details, the Tennessee Property Assessment Data (TPAD) search allows searches by address, owner name, or parcel number.
Start with the address or owner name, open the matching result, and call the Register of Deeds if a record does not appear online.
Decatur Registrar of Deeds
The Decatur County Probate Office is located at 22 West Main Street, Decaturville, TN, 38329 and can be reached at 731-852-3712. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Wednesday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Records can be accessed through titlesearcher.com or the official website decaturcountytn.org.
Decatur County Register of Deeds
Decatur County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Decatur County property records by address?
Use the Tennessee Property Assessment Data (TPAD) search, select Decatur County, and enter the street address. The parcel and assessment details will appear. If nothing matches, shorten the address or search by owner name, or call the Register of Deeds at 731-852-3712.
How can I find property owners in Decatur County?
Each parcel in the TPAD search lists its owner. To see the deed that transferred a property, use the Register of Deeds' official records search. Deed records in the county begin January 5, 1989.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Decatur County?
Decatur County's records reflect the 2024 assessment year. Search the parcel in the TPAD search to see appraised and assessed values. For questions about a value or an appeal, contact the county's assessor of property.
Where can I find Decatur County property tax bills and payment records?
Tennessee counties collect property taxes through the county Trustee. Contact the Decatur County Trustee for bills and payment options, and find county offices in the Decatur County departments directory. Keep your parcel number or address ready.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Decatur County?
The Decatur County Register of Deeds keeps deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents. Search them through the official records search or visit 22 West Main Street, Decaturville. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with Wednesday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Call 731-852-3712.
Where can I access Decatur County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel information for the county's 14,373 parcels is available in the TPAD search. The Decatur County departments directory can help you find any additional mapping offered locally. Parcel maps are a reference and not a legal survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Decatur County?
Permits and zoning are handled locally and may differ between Decaturville, other towns, and the unincorporated county. Use the Decatur County departments directory to find the right office, and confirm a parcel's zoning before building or changing its use.
How can I create a list of property owners in Decatur County?
Online tools are meant for one property at a time. Look up parcels individually in the TPAD search, or call the Register of Deeds at 731-852-3712 to ask what copies or bulk records are available.