Bee County, TX Property Records
Property records in Bee, Texas, are generally maintained at the county level and document real estate ownership, transfers, legal descriptions, plats, deeds, liens, mortgages, and related filings. These records are useful for confirming ownership, researching property history, reviewing boundary or title information, preparing real estate transactions, and checking recorded encumbrances. Tax and appraisal details may also help property owners understand assessed values and local tax obligations.
Users can access official recorded property documents through the Bee County Clerk’s Office, which maintains land and public records for the county. For authoritative information on requesting or searching these records, visit the county’s page for official property records.
Bee County, TX Property Records & Statistics
Bee County combines high rents with modest home values. The median rent of $1,160.50 is well above the Texas median of $874 and the national median of $840.25, so renters here pay more than most renters in the state and country. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 28.57% of occupied homes, higher than the state's 24.06% and the national 21.81%.
The median home value of $113,200 is lower than both the Texas median of $130,900 and the national median of $173,750. Homeowners still face a heavy tax rate: the county's median property tax rate is 1.37%, compared with 1.23% for Texas and 0.74% nationally.
Incomes and employment are weaker than average. The median household income of $45,313 trails the state's $60,132 and the national $65,108, and the unemployment rate of 3.7% is above the Texas rate of 2.72% and the national rate of 2.87%.
Taken together, the figures describe a county where rents are high compared with local incomes, home prices are comparatively low, property taxes run above the state and national levels, and renters make up a larger share of households than average.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Bee
Bee County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 18,909 total parcels, including 11,722 residential and 689 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 92.03% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 17,815 deeds and 6,735 mortgages, and 6,756 properties have valuation data.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 18,909 |
| Residential Parcels | 11,722 |
| Commercial Parcels | 689 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 92.03% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 17,815 |
| Mortgage Records | 6,735 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 6,756 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 118 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien removed.
Bee County has 8,870 assignment and release records. They include 1,657 assignment documents, recorded from July 28, 2000, through August 19, 2025, and 7,200 release documents, recorded from August 31, 1999, through August 29, 2025, along with 13 other documents.
Researchers can use these records to see who holds a mortgage on a property, confirm that earlier loans were satisfied, and find liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance. The date ranges help narrow a search to the period that matters for a particular property.
How to Search Bee County, TX Property Records
Bee County property records are maintained mainly by the Bee County Clerk, 105 W. Corpus Christi St. in Beeville, which records deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents. Records cover the county's 18,909 parcels and include ownership, recorded transactions, and assessment details, and they can generally be searched by owner name, address, or document type.
The Bee County official records search is the Clerk's online database for finding recorded documents. For office information and records services, visit the Bee County Clerk page, and see the official records forms page for recording information. For background on appraisals, exemptions, and tax rates, the Texas Comptroller property tax page is a helpful state resource.
To search, enter the owner's name or a recording date range, review the results, and open the document that matches your property. Note the recording date and parties named. The Clerk's office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and can be reached at 361-621-1557 for help.
Bee Registrar of Deeds
The Bee County Probate Office is located at 105 W. Corpus Christi St., Beeville, TX, 78102 and can be reached at 361-621-1557. Office hours are Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through bee.tx.publicsearch.us or the official website co.bee.tx.us.
Bee County Clerk
Bee County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Bee County property records by address?
Use the Bee County official records search to look up recorded documents connected to a property. Enter the street name or the owner's name and review the results. If the address search comes up empty, try a shorter version or call the County Clerk at 361-621-1557.
How can I find property owners in Bee County?
Owners are named in recorded deeds, which you can find through the Clerk's official records search. Search by name or address and open the most recent deed to see the grantor and grantee. The Clerk's office at 105 W. Corpus Christi St., Beeville, can also help in person.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Bee County?
Assessed values come from the appraisal process rather than recorded deeds, and the county's records reflect the 2024 assessment year. The Texas Comptroller property tax page explains values, exemptions, and protests. For a particular parcel, call the County Clerk at 361-621-1557 for the right contact.
Where can I find Bee County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are issued and collected by the county's tax office rather than the Clerk. Call the County Clerk at 361-621-1557 or visit the Bee County Clerk page to be directed to the right office. Have your parcel number or owner name ready, and see the Texas Comptroller's property tax page for deadlines.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Bee County?
The County Clerk keeps deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents. Search them in the official records search, or see the Clerk's official records page. The office is open Monday to Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Where can I access Bee County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are usually published by the appraisal district or the county rather than the Clerk. Call the Clerk at 361-621-1557 to ask which office currently provides maps covering the county's 18,909 parcels. Maps are for reference only and are not a legal survey of a property's boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Bee County?
Texas counties have limited zoning authority, so rules often depend on whether a property is inside a city such as Beeville or in unincorporated territory. Contact the city for properties within its limits. For rural land, start with the Bee County Clerk page or call 361-621-1557.
How can I create a list of property owners in Bee County?
The online tools are built for single-property lookups. Use the official records search to find owners from recorded deeds by name or address. For a larger list, call the County Clerk at 361-621-1557 to ask what bulk copies are available and what fees apply.