Aransas County, TX Property Records
Property records in Aransas, Texas document important details about real estate ownership, transfers, legal descriptions, parcel boundaries, liens, plats, and related filings. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, attorneys, title companies, and researchers who need to verify ownership history, review recorded documents, confirm property characteristics, or support tax and title-related decisions.
Official Aransas property records are typically maintained by county offices, including the Aransas County Clerk for recorded land documents and the local appraisal district for property valuation and tax-related information. Users can access official records and office resources through the county’s official property records page, where they can find guidance on document searches, recording information, and related public record services.
Aransas County, TX Property Records & Statistics
Aransas County is a coastal market with high home values and mostly owner-occupied housing. The median home value is $236,150, far above the Texas median of $130,900 and the national figure of $173,750. Median rent is $1,171.50, compared with $874 in the state and $840.25 nationally, so both renting and buying cost more here than in most places.
The median property tax rate is 1.19%, a little under the state rate of 1.23% but well above the national 0.74%. With home values this high, annual tax bills on a typical home are likely to be larger than in many other Texas counties.
The median household income is $52,495, lower than $60,132 across Texas and $65,108 nationally, which means housing costs weigh heavily on local budgets. The unemployment rate is 2.26%, below the state's 2.72% and the national 2.87%.
Only 13.82% of occupied homes are rented, compared with 24.06% in Texas and 21.81% nationwide. That makes Aransas County a market dominated by homeowners, where high property values, modest incomes, and a small rental supply combine to keep housing expensive.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Aransas
Aransas County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 27,107 total parcels, including 24,460 residential and 1,777 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 93.37% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 42,010 deeds and 9,688 mortgages, with valuation data on 10,512 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 27,107 |
| Residential Parcels | 24,460 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,777 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 93.37% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 42,010 |
| Mortgage Records | 9,688 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 10,512 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 684 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records document changes to a mortgage after it is first recorded. An assignment shows a loan moving from one holder to another, while a release confirms that a loan was satisfied and its lien cleared.
Aransas County has 23,643 assignment and release records. They include 2,753 assignment documents recorded from January 4, 2005, to July 31, 2025, and 11,502 release documents recorded from January 4, 2005, to July 31, 2025, along with 9,388 other documents.
For property research, these records show who holds a mortgage and whether past loans were paid off. They are useful before buying, selling, or refinancing, and they help title researchers follow a loan's history. Search recorded documents through the Aransas County official records search.
How to Search Aransas County, TX Property Records
Property records in Aransas County are maintained by the County Clerk and the appraisal district. The clerk records deeds, mortgages, and other legal documents, while assessment data covers the county's 27,107 parcels, most of them residential.
Search recorded documents with the Aransas County official records search. You can look up deeds, mortgages, releases, and assignments by name, date, or document type. The Aransas County Clerk page has office details and recording information. The office is at 2840 Hwy 35 N, Rockport, TX 78382, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM, and can be reached at 361-790-0122.
For general guidance on appraisals, exemptions, and protests, the Texas Comptroller property tax resources are a useful state reference. Values and owner details are kept by the county's appraisal district.
Before searching, have the property address, owner name, or recording date handy. Start with the most specific detail, review the results, and open the matching record. If you cannot find a document, call the clerk's office.
Aransas Registrar of Deeds
The Aransas County Probate Office is located at 2840 Hwy 35 N, Rockport, TX, 78382 and can be reached at 361-790-0122. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM. Records can be accessed through aransascountytx-web.tylerhost.net or the official website aransascountytx.gov.
Aransas County Clerk
Aransas County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Aransas County property records by address?
Appraisal records, kept by the county's appraisal district, let you look up a parcel by street address. For recorded documents, use the Aransas County official records search. If an address does not match, use a shorter version or search by owner name instead.
How can I find property owners in Aransas County?
To confirm the owner of a property, find the latest recorded deed in the Aransas County official records search. Appraisal records also list owners. The County Clerk at 361-790-0122 can help with questions about recorded documents.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Aransas County?
Assessed values are set by the appraisal district, and the county's records reflect the 2024 assessment year. Contact the Aransas County Clerk at 361-790-0122 for the right office, and see the Texas Comptroller for information on appraisals, exemptions, and protests.
Where can I find Aransas County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax statements and payments are handled by the county's tax office. Call the Aransas County Clerk at 361-790-0122 or stop by 2840 Hwy 35 N in Rockport, and staff can point you to the office that issues bills and keeps payment records for your account.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Aransas County?
Deeds, mortgages, and related instruments are recorded by the Aransas County Clerk. Search them through the official records search, or visit the County Clerk in Rockport, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM.
Where can I access Aransas County parcel maps and GIS information?
Maps of the county's 27,107 parcels are typically published by the appraisal district. Call the Aransas County Clerk at 361-790-0122 to find the current map source. Parcel maps help with reference but are not legal surveys, so a licensed surveyor should confirm boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Aransas County?
Zoning and building permits in Texas are mostly handled by cities. For property in Rockport or Fulton, contact the city. For land outside city limits, call the County Clerk at 361-790-0122 and ask which county office handles permits, especially for coastal or flood-zone building.
How can I create a list of property owners in Aransas County?
Online tools return one parcel or document at a time. For a list of owners, search individual deeds in the official records search, or call the County Clerk at 361-790-0122 to ask about bulk record requests and the appraisal district's data options.