Bexar County, TX Property Records
Property records in Bexar, Texas provide important information about real estate ownership, transfers, legal descriptions, liens, plats, deeds, and related land documents. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, attorneys, title companies, researchers, and anyone verifying ownership history or reviewing recorded interests in a parcel of land. They can also support due diligence before a purchase, help resolve boundary or title questions, and provide documentation for legal or financial matters.
Users can access official Bexar property records through the Bexar County Clerk, which maintains real property and land records for the county. The county provides information and access options through its official website, including guidance for searching recorded documents and obtaining copies. To begin, visit the Bexar County Clerk’s page for official property records.
Bexar County, TX Property Records & Statistics
Bexar County is a large urban market where housing costs run above the state and national figures. The median rent of $1,203.50 compares with $874 for Texas and $840.25 nationally. Renting is also far more common than elsewhere: 42.5% of occupied homes are renter-occupied, against 24.06% in the state and 21.81% nationally.
The median home value of $195,100 is well above the Texas median of $130,900 and higher than the national median of $173,750. The county's median property tax rate of 1.76% is also higher than the state rate of 1.23% and more than double the national rate of 0.74%, so owners carry a significant ongoing tax cost.
The median household income of $64,880 is above the Texas figure of $60,132 and almost level with the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 3.35% is above the state's 2.72% and the national 2.87%.
Overall, the figures describe a county with high rents, above-average home values, heavy property taxes, near-national incomes, and a rental market much larger than the state norm.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Bexar
Bexar County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 724,852 total parcels, including 683,713 residential and 22,216 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 89.13% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 1,646,507 deeds and 901,167 mortgages, and 580,954 properties have valuation data.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 724,852 |
| Residential Parcels | 683,713 |
| Commercial Parcels | 22,216 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 89.13% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 1,646,507 |
| Mortgage Records | 901,167 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 580,954 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 554,697 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents a transfer of the mortgage from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Bexar County has 1,159,656 assignment and release records. They include 224,107 assignment documents, recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 27, 2025, and 933,116 release documents, recorded from May 24, 2001, through August 27, 2025, along with 2,433 other documents.
These records help buyers, owners, and researchers see who holds a loan on a property, confirm that earlier mortgages were paid off, and identify liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Bexar County, TX Property Records
Bexar County property records are recorded by the Bexar County Clerk Recordings Division, 101 W. Nueva in San Antonio. Its records cover deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents tied to the county's 724,852 parcels. You can usually search by owner name, document type, or recording date, and results show parties, dates, and document details.
The Bexar County official records search is the Clerk's online database for recorded documents. The Bexar County Real Property and Land Records page explains recording requirements and electronic recording. For background on how appraisals, exemptions, and tax rates work, see the Texas Comptroller property tax page.
To search, enter an owner's name or a date range, review the matching documents, and open the one that fits your property. Record the document type, date, and parties. The Recordings Division is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with Wednesday hours extending to 5:45 PM, and can be reached at 210-335-2273.
Bexar Registrar of Deeds
The Bexar County Probate Office is located at 101 W. Nueva, San Antonio, TX, 78205 and can be reached at 210-335-2273. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Wednesdays: 8:00 AM - 5:45 PM. Records can be accessed through bexar.tx.publicsearch.us or the official website bexar.org.
Bexar County Clerk Recordings Division
Bexar County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Bexar County property records by address?
Use the Bexar County official records search to find recorded documents tied to a property. Enter the owner's name or a date range and review the results. If you cannot find a match, call the Recordings Division at 210-335-2273 for help.
How can I find property owners in Bexar County?
Owners are named in recorded deeds, which you can search through the official records search. Open the latest deed to see the grantor and grantee. The Recordings Division at 101 W. Nueva, San Antonio, can also assist in person during business hours.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Bexar 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 specific parcel, call the Recordings Division at 210-335-2273 to be directed.
Where can I find Bexar County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are issued and collected by the county's tax office, not the Recordings Division. Call 210-335-2273 for the right contact, and see the Texas Comptroller's property tax page for how bills and deadlines work. Keep your parcel number or owner name ready.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Bexar County?
The County Clerk's Recordings Division keeps deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents. Search online through the official records search, or read the Real Property and Land Records page for recording information. The office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Bexar County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are generally published by the appraisal district or the county rather than the Clerk. Call 210-335-2273 to ask which office provides maps covering the county's 724,852 parcels. Maps are references only and are not a legal survey of a property's boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Bexar County?
Texas counties have limited zoning authority, so rules depend largely on whether a property is inside San Antonio or another city, or in unincorporated territory. Contact the city for properties within its limits. For unincorporated land, call 210-335-2273 to be pointed to the right county office.
How can I create a list of property owners in Bexar County?
The online tools are built for single-property lookups. Use the official records search to find owners from recorded deeds by name. For a larger list, call the Recordings Division at 210-335-2273 to ask what bulk copies are available and what fees apply.