Johnson County, TN Property Records
Property records in Johnson, Tennessee include deeds, property transfers, parcel details, ownership history, tax assessments, legal descriptions, plats, and other documents related to real estate. These records are useful for verifying ownership, researching property boundaries, reviewing sales history, estimating tax obligations, and supporting real estate, legal, or genealogical research.
Official Johnson property records are typically maintained by Johnson County offices, including the Register of Deeds for recorded documents and the Property Assessor for parcel and assessment information. Users can access county office details and related resources through the Johnson County government’s official property records website or by contacting the appropriate county office directly for copies, searches, and filing requirements.
Johnson County, TN Property Records & Statistics
Johnson County has a median rent of $548, far below the Tennessee median of $763 and the national figure of $840.25. The median home value is $154,700, a little under the state's $161,600 and below the national $173,750, so housing is relatively affordable.
The county's median property tax rate of 0.42% is lower than the state's 0.52% and well below the national 0.74%, giving owners a lighter tax burden than in most places.
The median household income is $48,302, below Tennessee's $55,242 and the national $65,108, which helps explain the low rents and moderate home values. Employment, however, is strong: the unemployment rate of 2.49% is under both the state rate of 2.75% and the national 2.87%. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 22.96% of homes, slightly above the state's 21.85% and the national 21.81%.
Overall, Johnson County pairs low housing costs and a low tax rate with modest incomes, low unemployment and a renter share close to the state average.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Johnson
Johnson County property records include assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations and foreclosure filings. The county has 14,756 total parcels, including 12,518 residential and 389 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 85.37% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 29,159 deeds and 7,767 mortgages.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 14,756 |
| Residential Parcels | 12,518 |
| Commercial Parcels | 389 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 85.37% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 29,159 |
| Mortgage Records | 7,767 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 5,051 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 365 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows a loan being transferred from one lender or holder to another, while a release shows that it was paid off and the lien removed.
Johnson County has 15,640 assignment and release records, including 874 assignment documents, 14,759 release documents and 7 other documents. Assignments are recorded from January 11, 2005, to August 18, 2025, and releases from January 3, 2005, to September 3, 2025.
Buyers, owners and title researchers can use the records to confirm that earlier loans were released, trace a mortgage between lenders and find liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Johnson County, TN Property Records
Johnson County property records are kept mainly by the Register of Deeds, which records deeds, mortgages and other real estate documents, and by the county's assessment office, which maintains parcel and value information for the county's 14,756 parcels.
The Register of Deeds is at 222 West Main Street, Mountain City, and can be reached at 423-727-7841. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The Johnson County officials directory listing from the Tennessee County Officials Association provides contact details for county offices.
For owner, parcel and appraisal details, use the Tennessee Property Assessment Data search, operated by the Tennessee Comptroller, and select Johnson County.
To search, have the property address, owner name or parcel number ready. Enter the most complete detail you have, open the matching record, and call the Register of Deeds for help locating recorded deeds or older documents.
Johnson Registrar of Deeds
The Johnson County Probate Office is located at 222 West Main Street, Mountain City, TN, 37683 and can be reached at 423-727-7841. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website tncountyofficials.com.
Johnson County Register of Deeds
Johnson County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Johnson County property records by address?
Open the Tennessee Property Assessment Data search, choose Johnson County and enter the street address to view the parcel, owner and appraisal details. If the address does not match, try a shorter form or search by owner name.
How can I find property owners in Johnson County?
Owner names appear in each parcel's record in the Tennessee Property Assessment Data search. For the recorded deed behind a transfer, call the Register of Deeds in Mountain City at 423-727-7841.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Johnson County?
Search the parcel in the Tennessee Property Assessment Data search to see appraised and assessed values. The county's records reflect the 2024 assessment year. Questions about a value can go to the county assessment office listed in the officials directory.
Where can I find Johnson County property tax bills and payment records?
The county Trustee collects property taxes. Find the office's contact details in the Johnson County officials directory, and have the owner's name or parcel number ready when asking about a bill or payment history.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Johnson County?
Deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents are kept by the Register of Deeds, 222 West Main Street, Mountain City. Call 423-727-7841 or visit Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The officials directory has additional contact information.
Where can I access Johnson County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel records and map references are available through the Tennessee Property Assessment Data search, which covers Johnson County's 14,756 parcels. For printed tax maps, contact the county assessment office.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Johnson County?
Permits and zoning are handled by county or town offices, not the Register of Deeds. Use the officials directory to find the right county office, and check with the town of Mountain City if the property is within city limits.
How can I create a list of property owners in Johnson County?
The Tennessee Property Assessment Data search works one parcel at a time. To request a larger list of owners, contact the county assessment office or the Register of Deeds at 423-727-7841 to ask what is available.