Knox County, TN Property Records
Property records in Knox, Tennessee document key details about real estate, including ownership information, parcel boundaries, assessed values, property classifications, sales history, and tax-related data. These records may also help users identify deed references, land use details, and other information useful for buying or selling property, researching ownership, verifying assessments, or understanding local property taxes.
Residents, buyers, real estate professionals, and researchers use Knox property records to confirm property details, compare valuations, review transaction history, and support legal or financial decisions involving real estate. Official records are maintained by local government offices, including the Knox County Property Assessor and, for recorded deeds and related documents, the Knox County Register of Deeds.
Users can access official property records through the Knox County Property Assessor’s website, where searchable property information and assessment resources are available.
Knox County, TN Property Records & Statistics
Knox County has a median rent of $1,039.50, well above the Tennessee median of $763 and the national figure of $840.25. The median home value is $224,050, also far higher than the state's $161,600 and the national $173,750, making Knox one of the more expensive housing markets in the state.
The county's median property tax rate of 0.53% is just above Tennessee's 0.52% and well below the national 0.74%. With high home values, that rate translates into larger tax bills than in most Tennessee counties.
The median household income is $61,461, above the state's $55,242 and a little below the national $65,108. Unemployment is low at 2.6%, under the state's 2.75% and the national 2.87%. Renter-occupied housing makes up 32.44% of homes, far above the state's 21.85% and the national 21.81%, reflecting the demand for rentals in and around Knoxville.
The figures describe an urban, higher-cost county with strong incomes, low unemployment and a large rental market.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Knox
Knox County property records cover assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations and foreclosure filings. The county has 204,788 total parcels, including 171,605 residential and 7,259 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 96.97% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 643,261 deeds and 408,370 mortgages.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 204,788 |
| Residential Parcels | 171,605 |
| Commercial Parcels | 7,259 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 96.97% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 643,261 |
| Mortgage Records | 408,370 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 163,766 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 28,960 |
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 transferred from one lender or holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed.
Knox County has 536,316 assignment and release records, including 34,855 assignment documents, 500,735 release documents and 726 other documents. Assignments are recorded from April 5, 2005, to August 12, 2025, and releases from June 2, 2001, to August 12, 2025.
Buyers, owners and title researchers use these records to confirm that earlier mortgages were released, follow a loan through its servicers and identify liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Knox County, TN Property Records
Knox County property records are kept by the Register of Deeds, which records deeds, mortgages and other documents, and by the Property Assessor, which maintains parcel and value data for the county's 204,788 parcels.
The Knox County Register of Deeds site explains the office's services, and the Knox County official records search lets you look up recorded documents online. The office is at 400 Main Street SW, Knoxville, and can be reached at 865-215-2330. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Documents can also be submitted through Knox County e-recording.
For owner, parcel and appraisal details, use the Tennessee Property Assessment Data search and select Knox County. Tax payments are handled by the Knox County Trustee.
Start with a property address, owner name or parcel number, enter the most complete detail you have, and open the matching record.
Knox Registrar of Deeds
The Knox County Probate Office is located at 400 Main Street SW, Knoxville, TN, 37902 and can be reached at 865-215-2330. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through knoxrod.org or the official website rod.knoxcounty.org.
Knox County Register of Deeds
Knox County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Knox County property records by address?
Open the Tennessee Property Assessment Data search, select Knox County and enter the street address to view the parcel, owner and appraisal details. If the address does not match, shorten it or search by owner name or parcel number.
How can I find property owners in Knox County?
Owners are listed in each parcel record in the Tennessee Property Assessment Data search. To see the deed that conveyed title, use the Knox County official records search or call the Register of Deeds at 865-215-2330.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Knox County?
The Tennessee Property Assessment Data search shows appraised and assessed values for each parcel, and Knox County's records reflect the 2024 assessment year. Questions about a value can be directed to the Knox County Property Assessor.
Where can I find Knox County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills and payments are handled by the Knox County Trustee. Search with the owner's name, address or parcel number to view a bill, check payment status or find payment options.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Knox County?
Search deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents with the Knox County official records search, or visit the Register of Deeds at 400 Main Street SW, Knoxville, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Electronic submissions go through e-recording.
Where can I access Knox County parcel maps and GIS information?
The Knoxville-Knox County-KUB Geographic Information System offers KGIS maps with parcel boundaries and related layers. The Tennessee Property Assessment Data search also provides parcel records for Knox County's 204,788 parcels.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Knox County?
Zoning and planning information for Knox County and Knoxville is available through Knoxville-Knox County Planning at knoxplanning.org. Building permits are issued by the city or county department that covers the property, so confirm the right jurisdiction first.
How can I create a list of property owners in Knox County?
The Tennessee Property Assessment Data search supports parcel-by-parcel lookups. For a larger owner list, ask the Knox County Property Assessor what data is available, or contact the Register of Deeds at 865-215-2330 for recorded document information.