Lauderdale County, TN Property Records
Property records in Lauderdale, Tennessee provide official information about real estate ownership, transfers, parcel details, deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and related land documents. These records are useful for confirming property ownership, researching sales history, reviewing legal descriptions, preparing real estate transactions, and understanding tax or assessment information.
Users can access official Lauderdale property records through Lauderdale County offices, including the Register of Deeds for recorded land documents and the Property Assessor for parcel and assessment details. For county office information and record access guidance, visit the Lauderdale County government’s page for official property records.
Lauderdale County, TN Property Records & Statistics
Lauderdale County has a median rent of $666, below the Tennessee median of $763 and the national figure of $840.25. The median home value is $98,150, far under the state's $161,600 and the national $173,750, so housing costs are low.
Property taxes are high relative to the state. The county's median property tax rate of 0.73% is well above Tennessee's 0.52% and nearly equal to the national rate of 0.74%. Even with low home values, owners pay a heavier rate than in most of the state.
Income and employment are weaker than elsewhere. The median household income is $46,741.50, below the state's $55,242 and the national $65,108, and the unemployment rate of 4.03% is above the state's 2.75% and the national 2.87%. Renter-occupied housing is 35.55% of homes, much higher than the state's 21.85% and the national 21.81%, so renting is common.
Overall, the figures describe an inexpensive housing market with a high tax rate, lower incomes, elevated unemployment and a large renter population.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Lauderdale
Lauderdale County property records cover assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations and foreclosure filings. The county has 14,083 total parcels, including 10,877 residential and 748 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 94.96% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 33,109 deeds and 8,487 mortgages.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 14,083 |
| Residential Parcels | 10,877 |
| Commercial Parcels | 748 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.96% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 33,109 |
| Mortgage Records | 8,487 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 6,755 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 1,447 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents a loan moving from one lender or holder to another, and a release documents that it was repaid and the lien removed.
Lauderdale County has 17,451 assignment and release records, including 2,421 assignment documents, 15,018 release documents and 12 other documents. Assignments are recorded from January 3, 2005, to September 4, 2025, and releases from January 3, 2005, to September 5, 2025.
Buyers, owners and title researchers can use the records to confirm that past mortgages were released, trace a loan between lenders and identify liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Lauderdale County, TN Property Records
Lauderdale County property records are kept 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 14,083 parcels.
The Register of Deeds is at 100 Court Square, Ripley, and can be reached at 731-635-2171. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County.
To search, have the property address, owner name or parcel number ready and enter the most complete detail you have. Open the matching record, and call the Register of Deeds for help finding deeds or older recorded documents.
Lauderdale Registrar of Deeds
The Lauderdale County Probate Office is located at 100 Court Square, Ripley, TN, 38063 and can be reached at 731-635-2171. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website tncountyofficials.com.
Lauderdale County Register of Deeds
Lauderdale County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Lauderdale County property records by address?
Use the Tennessee Property Assessment Data search, select Lauderdale County and enter the street address to see 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 Lauderdale County?
Owners appear in each parcel record in the Tennessee Property Assessment Data search. To find the deed that transferred ownership, call the Register of Deeds in Ripley at 731-635-2171.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County property tax bills and payment records?
Property taxes are collected by the county Trustee. Contact details are in the Lauderdale County officials directory. 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 Lauderdale County?
Deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents are kept by the Register of Deeds, 100 Court Square, Ripley. Call 731-635-2171 or visit Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The officials directory has more contact information.
Where can I access Lauderdale County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel records and map references are available through the Tennessee Property Assessment Data search, which covers Lauderdale County's 14,083 parcels. For printed tax maps, contact the county assessment office.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Lauderdale County?
Permits and zoning are handled by county or city offices, not the Register of Deeds. Use the officials directory to find the right county office, and check with the city of Ripley if the property is inside its limits.
How can I create a list of property owners in Lauderdale 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 731-635-2171 to ask what is available.