Smith County, TN Property Records
Property records in Smith, Tennessee, document key details about real estate ownership, transfers, parcel boundaries, deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and related filings. These records are useful for verifying ownership, researching property history, confirming legal descriptions, reviewing sales activity, and supporting due diligence for purchases, refinancing, estate matters, or land-use questions.
Official Smith property records are maintained by local county offices, including the Smith County Register of Deeds for recorded land documents and the Property Assessor for assessment and parcel information. Users can access official information through the county’s website, including the Smith County Register of Deeds property records page, or by contacting the appropriate county office for copies, search guidance, fees, and recording requirements.
Smith County, TN Property Records & Statistics
Smith County has a median rent of $698, below the Tennessee median of $763 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 27.94% of homes, higher than the state figure of 21.85% and the national figure of 21.81%, so renting is notably common despite the low rents.
The median home value is $210,400, well above the state median of $161,600 and the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.44% is under the state rate of 0.52% and the national rate of 0.74%, giving homeowners a comparatively light tax burden on higher-value homes.
The median household income is $63,185, above the state median of $55,242 and just under the national median of $65,108. The unemployment rate of 1.91% is lower than the state rate of 2.75% and the national rate of 2.87%, signaling a very strong job market.
Overall, Smith County pairs low rents and low taxes with relatively high home values, solid incomes, and low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Smith
Smith County property records include tax assessments, deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 12,282 total parcels, including 10,014 residential and 501 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 75.73% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The recorder holds 34,222 deeds and 10,037 mortgages.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 12,282 |
| Residential Parcels | 10,014 |
| Commercial Parcels | 501 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 75.73% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 34,222 |
| Mortgage Records | 10,037 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 5,507 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 989 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment moves a mortgage from one lender or holder to another, while a release shows the loan was paid off and the lien removed.
Smith County has 15,978 assignment and release records, including 1,792 assignment documents, 14,172 release documents, and 14 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 10, 2005, through September 3, 2025, and releases from January 4, 2005, through September 4, 2025.
These records help buyers, owners, and researchers confirm that earlier loans were satisfied, trace a mortgage through its lenders, and find liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Smith County, TN Property Records
Smith County property records are maintained by the assessor, who covers the county's 12,282 parcels, and the Register of Deeds, who records deeds, mortgages, and related documents. Together they show ownership, assessed values, and recorded transactions.
To find a parcel's owner and assessment, use the Tennessee Comptroller property assessment search. The Smith County Register of Deeds page has office information, and the official records search lets you look up deeds and mortgages.
The Register of Deeds is at 122 Turner High Circle, Carthage, and can be reached at 615-735-1760. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Have an address, owner name, or parcel number ready, enter the most complete details you have, and open the record that matches. Call the office for anything not found online.
Smith Registrar of Deeds
The Smith County Probate Office is located at 122 Turner High Circle, Carthage, TN, 37030 and can be reached at 615-735-1760. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through titlesearcher.com or the official website smithcotn.com.
Smith County Register of Deeds
Smith County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Smith County property records by address?
Use the Tennessee Comptroller property assessment search and enter the address to find the parcel and its assessment details. For recorded documents, use the Smith County records search. If the address does not match, try a shorter version or call the Register of Deeds at 615-735-1760.
How can I find property owners in Smith County?
Owner names appear in the assessment records of the Tennessee Comptroller property assessment search. To see the deed that transferred ownership, use the official records search or visit the Register of Deeds at 122 Turner High Circle, Carthage, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Smith County?
Search the parcel in the Tennessee Comptroller property assessment search to see its assessed value. Smith County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on February 26, 2025. For appraisal questions, contact the Assessor of Property through the Smith County website.
Where can I find Smith County property tax bills and payment records?
Property taxes are collected by the county Trustee. Visit the Smith County website to reach the Trustee's office and payment options. The median property tax rate in the county is 0.44%, and the Trustee can confirm what is owed on a specific parcel.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Smith County?
The Register of Deeds keeps deeds, mortgages, and related documents. Search them through the official records search or see the Register of Deeds page for office information. Deed records in the data run from January 3, 1989.
Where can I access Smith County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel details for the county's 12,282 parcels are available through the Tennessee Comptroller property assessment search. For tax maps or boundary questions, contact the Assessor of Property through the Smith County website. Parcel maps are references and not legal surveys.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Smith County?
The Smith County website lists the departments that handle building permits and planning. Properties inside Carthage or other incorporated towns follow those towns' rules, so contact the municipality directly before building or changing a property's use.
How can I create a list of property owners in Smith County?
The Tennessee Comptroller property assessment search supports individual parcel lookups, and recorded transfers are held by the Register of Deeds. For a larger list, call the Register of Deeds at 615-735-1760 to ask what bulk records the office can provide.