Haywood County, TN Property Records
Property records in Haywood, Tennessee document ownership, transfers, legal descriptions, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax information, mortgages, liens, and plats for real estate in Haywood County. These records are useful for confirming property ownership, researching sales history, verifying legal descriptions, estimating taxes, conducting title work, and supporting real estate, legal, or genealogical research.
Official Haywood property records are maintained by county offices such as the Haywood County Register of Deeds, Property Assessor, and Trustee, depending on the type of information needed. Users can access assessment and parcel information through the Tennessee Comptroller’s official property records search, while recorded deeds and related land documents may be requested directly from the Haywood County Register of Deeds.
Haywood County, TN Property Records & Statistics
Haywood County's median rent is $724, below the Tennessee median of $763 and the national median of $840.25. The median home value is $119,200, much lower than the state's $161,600 and the national $173,750, so housing is inexpensive by most measures.
Property taxes are on the higher side. The county's median property tax rate is 0.66%, above the state rate of 0.52% though a little under the national rate of 0.74%. Relative to low home values, that rate means owners here pay a larger share of value in tax than the typical Tennessee homeowner.
The median household income is $46,456.50, below the state's $55,242 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 4.76% is considerably higher than the 2.75% in Tennessee and the 2.87% nationwide, which signals a tighter job market.
Renter-occupied housing makes up 36.99% of occupied homes, far above the state share of 21.85% and the national share of 21.81%. The figures describe a low-cost market with an unusually large rental sector, a higher-than-average tax rate, and incomes and employment that trail state and national levels.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Haywood
Haywood County's records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 11,658 total parcels, including 8,492 residential and 518 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 57.87% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The recorder holds 25,390 deeds and 8,167 mortgages, with valuation data for 5,640 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 11,658 |
| Residential Parcels | 8,492 |
| Commercial Parcels | 518 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 57.87% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 25,390 |
| Mortgage Records | 8,167 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 5,640 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 1,337 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records describe what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a loan was passed from one holder to another, while a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien removed.
Haywood County has 14,542 assignment and release records, made up of 2,110 assignment documents, 12,421 release documents and 11 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 4, 2005, through September 3, 2025, and releases from March 7, 2001, through September 3, 2025.
These records help property researchers confirm that earlier mortgages were released, follow a loan as it moved between lenders, and identify liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance. The longer release history lets you check older loans on a property as well. The Haywood County Register of Deeds in Brownsville maintains the documents.
How to Search Haywood County, TN Property Records
Haywood County's deeds, mortgages and other recorded instruments are kept by the Register of Deeds in Brownsville, and parcel assessment data is available through the state. Between them they cover the county's 11,658 parcels, including owners, assessed values and transfers.
The Haywood County Register of Deeds page provides office information and services. To look up recorded documents, use the official records search. For owner and assessed value information, use the Tennessee Comptroller property assessment data lookup.
The Register of Deeds is at 1 North Washington Avenue, Brownsville, TN 38012, phone 731-772-0332, open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
To search, have the property address, owner name or parcel number ready, enter it in the tool and review the matches. Assessment results show ownership and value, while recorded results show deeds, mortgages and related filings. If a document does not appear online, contact the office for help.
Haywood Registrar of Deeds
The Haywood County Probate Office is located at 1 North Washington Avenue, Brownsville, TN, 38012 and can be reached at 731-772-0332. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through ustitlesearch.net or the official website haywoodtn.gov.
Haywood County Register of Deeds
Haywood County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Haywood County property records by address?
Enter the street address in the Tennessee Comptroller property assessment data lookup to find the parcel. For recorded documents, use the official records search. If the address does not match, try fewer words or call the Register of Deeds at 731-772-0332.
How can I find property owners in Haywood County?
Owners are listed in the assessment records available through the Tennessee Comptroller property assessment data lookup. To confirm title, check the recorded deed in the official records search or ask the Register of Deeds in Brownsville.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Haywood County?
Look up the parcel in the Tennessee Comptroller property assessment data lookup. Haywood County's records reflect the 2024 assessment year, with assessor data last updated on February 17, 2025. For questions about a specific assessment, contact the county assessor of property.
Where can I find Haywood County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are collected by the county trustee. Contact the county offices in Brownsville to ask about a bill or payment history, or call the Register of Deeds at 731-772-0332 for direction. The latest tax year in the county's records is 2024.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Haywood County?
The Haywood County Register of Deeds records deeds, mortgages and other documents. Search them online through the official records search or visit 1 North Washington Avenue, Brownsville, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Haywood County parcel maps and GIS information?
The Tennessee Comptroller assessment map shows parcel boundaries for Haywood County's 11,658 parcels. It is meant as a reference and is not a legal survey, so ask a licensed surveyor to confirm exact boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Haywood County?
Permits and zoning are administered locally. Contact the county offices in Brownsville to ask what your project requires, or call the Register of Deeds at 731-772-0332 for help finding the right department. Properties within Brownsville or another town may follow that municipality's rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Haywood County?
The online tools work one parcel at a time. Look up each property in the Tennessee Comptroller property assessment data lookup and match transfers in the official records search. For larger lists, call the Register of Deeds at 731-772-0332.