Grainger County, TN Property Records
Property records in Grainger, Tennessee provide key information about real estate in Grainger County, including ownership details, parcel boundaries, assessed values, property classifications, acreage, legal descriptions, and recent transfer information. These records are useful for homebuyers, sellers, real estate professionals, researchers, and property owners who need to verify ownership, review assessment history, estimate tax obligations, or confirm details before a transaction. Official Grainger property information is maintained through county government offices, including the Property Assessor for assessment data and related parcel information. Users can access official records and office details through the county’s Grainger property records page or by contacting the Grainger County Property Assessor directly.
Grainger County, TN Property Records & Statistics
Grainger County has relatively low housing costs. The median rent of $770 is a bit above Tennessee's $763 but below the national $840.25, while the median home value of $151,700 is under both the state's $161,600 and the national $173,750.
Property taxes are modest. The county's median rate of 0.5% is just below the state's 0.52% and well below the national 0.74%, which keeps yearly ownership costs low on already affordable homes.
Economic indicators are weaker. The median household income of $44,755 is well below the state's $55,242 and the national $65,108, and the unemployment rate of 3.57% is higher than both Tennessee's 2.75% and the national 2.87%. Lower earnings and tighter job prospects make affordable housing especially important locally.
Renter-occupied housing accounts for 19.35% of homes, under the state's 21.85% and the national 21.81%. In all, Grainger County offers cheap homes and light taxes alongside lower incomes, higher unemployment, and a mostly owner-occupied housing stock.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Grainger
Grainger County records include assessor parcels, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 16,764 total parcels, including 14,774 residential and 363 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 93.99% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The recorder holds 36,307 deeds and 12,619 mortgages, and valuation data covers 6,626 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 16,764 |
| Residential Parcels | 14,774 |
| Commercial Parcels | 363 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 93.99% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 36,307 |
| Mortgage Records | 12,619 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 6,626 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 1,060 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happened to a mortgage after it was recorded. An assignment documents a loan moving to a new holder, and a release documents that the loan was repaid and the lien cleared.
Grainger County has 17,241 assignment and release records, including 1,695 assignment documents, 15,538 release documents, and 8 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 3, 2005, to August 25, 2025, and releases from January 3, 2005, to August 28, 2025.
Researchers use these records to confirm that earlier mortgages were released, see which lenders have held a loan, and catch liens that could still be open before a sale or refinance. The date range gives a clear window into the past two decades of lending activity. The Grainger County Register of Deeds can assist with requests.
How to Search Grainger County, TN Property Records
Grainger County's property records cover 16,764 parcels, 36,307 deed records, and 12,619 mortgage records. Recorded documents and assessment data are available from different offices.
The Grainger County Register of Deeds holds deeds, mortgages, and related documents. It is at 8095 Rutledge Pike, Rutledge, TN 37861, and can be reached at 865-828-3523. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, plus Wednesday and Saturday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
To find owners, appraisals, and assessed values, use the Tennessee Comptroller property assessment data search, the state's official lookup for county assessment records. Select Grainger County and search by owner, address, or parcel number.
Gather the address or owner name, search with the most complete details, and open the record that matches. Deeds are available from January 1, 1989, and mortgages from July 17, 2004; for anything earlier, call the Register of Deeds.
Grainger Registrar of Deeds
The Grainger County Probate Office is located at 8095 Rutledge Pike, Rutledge, TN, 37861 and can be reached at 865-828-3523. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Wednesday, Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website graingercountytn.com.
Grainger County Register of Deeds
Grainger County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Grainger County property records by address?
Use the Tennessee Comptroller property assessment data search, choose Grainger County, and enter the street address to open the parcel record with owner and assessment details. If it does not match, shorten the address or search by owner. For recorded documents, call the Register of Deeds at 865-828-3523.
How can I find property owners in Grainger County?
Search by owner name or address in the Tennessee Comptroller property assessment data search to see who owns a parcel. The recorded deed showing how title passed is held by the Grainger County Register of Deeds in Rutledge.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Grainger County?
Assessments for the county's 16,764 parcels reflect the 2024 assessment year. Look up the parcel in the Tennessee Comptroller property assessment data 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 Grainger County property tax bills and payment records?
Property taxes in Tennessee counties are billed and collected by the county Trustee. Contact the Grainger County Trustee's office in Rutledge for bills, receipts, and payment history. The assessment behind a bill can be checked in the Tennessee Comptroller property assessment data search.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Grainger County?
The Grainger County Register of Deeds records deeds, mortgages, and related instruments. The office is at 8095 Rutledge Pike in Rutledge, open weekdays 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and Wednesday and Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Call 865-828-3523. Deeds are available from January 1, 1989.
Where can I access Grainger County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel and tax map information for the county's 16,764 parcels is kept by the assessor of property, and records in the Tennessee Comptroller property assessment data search can lead to map details. Maps give approximate boundaries and are not a legal survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Grainger County?
Permit and zoning rules are local. Property inside a town such as Rutledge or Bean Station follows that town's rules, and other parcels fall under county requirements. Contact the appropriate planning or codes office before building. The Register of Deeds can help locate recorded plats and restrictions.
How can I create a list of property owners in Grainger County?
Lookups work one parcel at a time. To build a list, search by street or area in the Tennessee Comptroller property assessment data search and note the owners shown. For bulk requests, call the Grainger County Register of Deeds at 865-828-3523 to ask what is available.