Bastrop County, TX Property Records
Property records in Bastrop, Texas document key details about real estate ownership and transactions within the county. These records may include deeds, liens, plats, mortgages, easements, property descriptions, ownership history, and related filing information. They are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, real estate professionals, attorneys, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review legal descriptions, confirm recorded interests, or research a property’s history.
Official Bastrop property records are maintained through local government offices, including the Bastrop County Clerk for recorded documents and the Bastrop Central Appraisal District for appraisal and tax-related property information. Users can begin by visiting the Bastrop County Clerk’s office online to access official property records and learn about available search options, document requests, and filing procedures.
Bastrop County, TX Property Records & Statistics
Bastrop County has a median rent of $1,110.50, well above the Texas figure of $874 and the national median of $840.25. Renters here pay noticeably more than the typical renter in the state or the country, yet only 21.64% of occupied homes are renter-occupied, below the state's 24.06% and just under the national 21.81%. Most households in the county own their homes.
The median home value in Bastrop County is $238,250, far above the state median of $130,900 and also higher than the national median of $173,750. Ownership costs come with a heavier tax load: the county's median property tax rate is 1.39%, compared with 1.23% for Texas and 0.74% nationally.
Household incomes help offset those costs. The median household income of $81,887.50 is well above the state's $60,132 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 3.09% is slightly higher than the state rate of 2.72% and the national rate of 2.87%.
Overall, the figures describe a higher-priced housing market than most of Texas, with expensive homes and rents, above-average property taxes, strong incomes, and a mostly owner-occupied population.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Bastrop
Bastrop County property records span tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 69,671 total parcels, including 50,861 residential and 1,527 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 93.09% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 98,182 deeds and 35,612 mortgages, and 24,160 properties have valuation data.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 69,671 |
| Residential Parcels | 50,861 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,527 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 93.09% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 98,182 |
| Mortgage Records | 35,612 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 24,160 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 12,442 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents the transfer of a mortgage from one lender or loan holder to another, while a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien lifted from the property.
Bastrop County has 61,845 assignment and release records on file. They include 11,729 assignment documents, recorded from January 7, 2005, through August 29, 2025, and 50,015 release documents, recorded from November 14, 2001, through August 29, 2025, plus 101 other documents.
For property research, these records help trace who currently holds a loan, confirm that earlier mortgages were satisfied, and spot liens that may still be open before a purchase, sale, or refinance. The date ranges make it easy to focus on a particular period in a property's history.
How to Search Bastrop County, TX Property Records
Bastrop County property records are split between a few offices. The Bastrop County Clerk, at 803 Pine Street in Bastrop, records deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents, while assessment and valuation data covers the county's 69,671 parcels. You can search by owner name, property address, or parcel number, depending on the portal, and results can show ownership, assessed values, and recorded transactions.
For recorded documents, use the Bastrop County official records search, the Clerk's online database of deeds, mortgages, and liens. The Bastrop County Clerk website explains recording procedures and office services. For assessment and appraisal questions, the Texas Comptroller property tax resources explain how appraisal districts, exemptions, and tax rates work across the state.
To search, gather the owner name, address, or parcel number, enter the most complete details you have, and narrow results by date range. Open the matching record and note the document type, recording date, and parties. The Clerk's office is open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, and can be reached at 512-332-7234 if you cannot find a record online.
Bastrop Registrar of Deeds
The Bastrop County Probate Office is located at 803 Pine Street, Bastrop, TX, 78602 and can be reached at 512-332-7234. Office hours are Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Friday: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM). Records can be accessed through cc.co.bastrop.tx.us or the official website co.bastrop.tx.us.
Bastrop County Clerk
Bastrop County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Bastrop County property records by address?
Property records are held by several offices, so start with the Bastrop County official records search for recorded documents tied to a property. Enter the street name or the owner's name and review the results. If an address search returns nothing, try a shorter version or call the County Clerk at 512-332-7234.
How can I find property owners in Bastrop County?
Ownership appears in recorded deeds, which you can search through the Clerk's official records search. Look up a name or address and open the most recent deed to see the grantor and grantee. Assessment records covering 69,671 parcels also list owners, and the County Clerk can help with in-person requests.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Bastrop County?
Assessed values are set through the appraisal process rather than recorded with deeds. The county's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year, and the Texas Comptroller property tax page explains how appraisals, protests, and exemptions work. For a specific parcel's value, contact the appraisal district or the County Clerk's office at 512-332-7234 for direction.
Where can I find Bastrop County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills are issued and collected by the county's tax office, not the Clerk. Call the County Clerk at 512-332-7234 for the right contact, or use the Texas Comptroller's property tax resources to understand how bills, deadlines, and payment options work. Keep your parcel number or owner name ready when asking.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Bastrop County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are kept by the County Clerk. Search them online through the official records search, or visit the Bastrop County Clerk page. The office is at 803 Pine Street, Bastrop, open Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Where can I access Bastrop County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are typically provided by the county or appraisal district rather than the Clerk. The Clerk's office does not run a map viewer, so call 512-332-7234 and ask which office currently publishes parcel boundaries. Keep in mind that parcel maps are references only and are not a legal survey of a property's boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Bastrop County?
Texas counties generally have limited zoning authority, so permit and land-use rules often depend on whether a property sits inside a city or in unincorporated territory. Start at the Bastrop County Clerk website or call 512-332-7234 to be pointed to the right county department, and check with the relevant city for city limits.
How can I create a list of property owners in Bastrop County?
The online tools are built for property-by-property lookups. Use the official records search to pull owners from recorded deeds for specific addresses or names. For a larger list, call the County Clerk at 512-332-7234 to ask what bulk records or copies are available and what fees apply.