Grundy County, TN Property Records
Property records in Grundy, Tennessee document important details about real estate, including ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, legal descriptions, land use, transfers, deeds, mortgages, liens, and property tax information. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, attorneys, surveyors, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review property history, estimate taxes, or support real estate and title transactions.
Official Grundy property records are maintained by local government offices, including the Grundy County Assessor of Property for assessment and parcel information, the Register of Deeds for recorded instruments, and the Trustee for property tax records. Users can begin an online search through Tennessee’s official property records search, selecting Grundy County to view assessment-related property data, or contact the appropriate county office for certified copies and recorded documents.
Grundy County, TN Property Records & Statistics
Grundy County has a median rent of $755, just under the Tennessee median of $763 and well below the national figure of $840.25. Homes are considerably cheaper than elsewhere: the median home value is $124,450, compared with $161,600 statewide and $173,750 nationally. That gap suggests an affordable market for buyers, though it also reflects the rural character of the county.
Property taxes are light. The county's median property tax rate is 0.45%, below the state rate of 0.52% and far below the national rate of 0.74%. Combined with low home values, owners can expect modest annual tax bills compared with most of the country.
The median household income in Grundy County is $52,392.50, which trails the state figure of $55,242 and the national figure of $65,108. Employment looks healthy, however, with an unemployment rate of 1.71% against 2.75% in Tennessee and 2.87% nationally.
Only 11.59% of occupied housing in the county is renter-occupied, roughly half the state share of 21.85% and the national share of 21.81%. This points to a market dominated by homeowners, with a smaller rental stock than most Tennessee counties, low prices, low taxes and low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Grundy
Grundy County's records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 11,921 total parcels, including 10,061 residential and 365 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 95.62% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The recorder holds 28,287 deeds and 8,185 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 4,639 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 11,921 |
| Residential Parcels | 10,061 |
| Commercial Parcels | 365 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 95.62% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 28,287 |
| Mortgage Records | 8,185 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 4,639 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 445 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents the transfer of a mortgage from one lender or loan holder to another, while a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien lifted from the property.
Grundy County has 12,368 assignment and release records, made up of 907 assignment documents, 11,434 release documents and 27 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 5, 2005, to August 26, 2025, and releases from January 3, 2005, to September 3, 2025.
These records help researchers see who currently holds a mortgage, confirm that earlier loans were satisfied, and trace a loan as it moved between lenders. That makes them useful for buyers, title researchers and owners checking for open liens before a sale or refinance. Official Register of Deeds search links are listed in the guide to searching Grundy County records.
How to Search Grundy County, TN Property Records
Grundy County's deeds and other recorded instruments are kept by the Register of Deeds in Altamont, while assessment information is published by the state's property assessment tools. Together they cover the county's 11,921 parcels, including ownership, assessed values, recorded transfers and mortgages.
Start with the Grundy County Register of Deeds page for office information and contacts. Recorded documents can be searched through the official records search, which is used to look up deeds, mortgages and related filings. For assessment data, the Tennessee Comptroller property assessment data lookup lets you search parcels by owner or address.
The Register of Deeds office is at 68 Cumberland Street, Altamont, TN 37301, and can be reached at 931-692-3621. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Wednesday until 5:00 PM.
To search, gather the owner name, property address or parcel number, enter the most complete detail you have, and review the results for the matching parcel or document. The records show owners, assessed values, deeds, mortgages and foreclosure notices. If something does not appear online, call the Register of Deeds for help.
Grundy Registrar of Deeds
The Grundy County Probate Office is located at 68 Cumberland Street, Altamont, TN, 37301 and can be reached at 931-692-3621. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through ustitlesearch.net or the official website grundycountytn.net.
Grundy County Register of Deeds
Grundy County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Grundy County property records by address?
Use the Tennessee Comptroller property assessment data lookup and enter the street address to find the parcel and its assessment details. For recorded documents tied to the property, use the official records search. If an address does not return a result, try fewer words or call the Register of Deeds at 931-692-3621.
How can I find property owners in Grundy County?
Owner names appear in the assessment records, which you can search through the Tennessee Comptroller property assessment data lookup. The recorded deed that transferred ownership can be found through the official records search. The Register of Deeds in Altamont can also help with in-person requests during office hours.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Grundy County?
Assessed values are shown in the Tennessee Comptroller property assessment data lookup. Grundy County's records currently reflect the 2024 assessment year, and the assessor data was last updated on March 5, 2025. For questions about a specific assessment, contact the county's assessor of property.
Where can I find Grundy County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payments are handled by the county's trustee, so the best step is to contact the county offices in Altamont and ask about your parcel. The Register of Deeds can be reached at 931-692-3621 and can point you to the right office. The 2024 tax year is the latest in the county's records.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Grundy County?
Deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents are held by the Grundy County Register of Deeds. Search them online through the official records search, or visit the office at 68 Cumberland Street, Altamont. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with Wednesday hours until 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Grundy County parcel maps and GIS information?
The state offers a parcel viewer through the Tennessee Comptroller assessment map, where you can zoom to a location and see parcel boundaries across the county's 11,921 parcels. Parcel maps are good for reference but are not a legal survey, so confirm boundaries with a licensed surveyor when it matters.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Grundy County?
Permit and zoning rules in Grundy County are handled locally, so contact the county offices in Altamont to ask which permits a project needs. The Register of Deeds at 931-692-3621 can direct you to the correct department. If the property is inside a city or town, check with that municipality as well.
How can I create a list of property owners in Grundy County?
The online tools are built for single-property lookups. You can look up each parcel in the Tennessee Comptroller property assessment data lookup and match recorded transfers in the official records search. For a larger list, call the Register of Deeds at 931-692-3621 to ask what records are available.