Burnet County, TX Property Records
Property records in Burnet, Texas document important details about real estate, including deeds, ownership transfers, plats, liens, easements, legal descriptions, and related filings. These records are useful for verifying property ownership, researching title history, reviewing boundary or subdivision information, preparing for a purchase, or supporting legal and financial due diligence. Appraisal and tax information may also help property owners understand assessed values and local tax obligations.
Official Burnet property records are maintained primarily by Burnet County offices. Recorded land documents are available through the Burnet County Clerk, while appraisal-related information is typically handled by the county appraisal district. Users can begin their search through the county’s official property records resources, where they can find guidance on accessing recorded documents and public records services.
Burnet County, TX Property Records & Statistics
Burnet County has a median rent of $1,100, well above the Texas median of $874 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up only 17.24% of occupied homes, below the state figure of 24.06% and the national figure of 21.81%, so the county is primarily a market of homeowners.
The median home value is $261,850, far above the Texas median of $130,900 and well above the national median of $173,750. The county's median property tax rate of 1.09% is lower than the state rate of 1.23% but higher than the national rate of 0.74%, so owners of these higher-value homes pay a tax rate below the Texas norm.
Median household income is $76,595, higher than the Texas median of $60,132 and the national median of $65,108, which helps support the county's higher rents and home values. The unemployment rate of 1.89% is also lower than both the 2.72% reported for Texas and the 2.87% reported nationally.
Overall, Burnet County is a higher-cost but higher-income market, with expensive housing, above-average incomes, a small renter population, and low unemployment, along with property taxes that are lower than the state rate.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Burnet
Burnet County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 52,636 total parcels, including 40,368 residential and 2,061 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 96.81% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 75,909 deeds and 30,869 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 13,521 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 52,636 |
| Residential Parcels | 40,368 |
| Commercial Parcels | 2,061 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 96.81% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 75,909 |
| Mortgage Records | 30,869 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 13,521 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 6,654 |
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 loan from one lender or holder to another, while a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien removed from the property.
Burnet County has 46,427 assignment and release records. They include 5,444 assignment documents and 40,924 release documents, along with 59 other documents. Both assignments and releases were recorded from January 3, 2005, through September 3, 2025.
These records help researchers trace a mortgage as it moved between lenders and confirm whether earlier loans were satisfied. Buyers, owners and title researchers can use them before a sale or refinance to find liens that may still be open. The Burnet County official records search is where the underlying documents can be looked up.
How to Search Burnet County, TX Property Records
Burnet County property records are kept by the Burnet County Clerk, 220 South Pierce Street in Burnet, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The county's records cover 52,636 parcels and include deeds, mortgages, assessment details, valuation data and foreclosure filings.
To look up recorded documents, use the Burnet County official records search, where deeds, mortgages and other filings can be searched by name, date or document type. The Burnet County Clerk page describes the office and its services, and the eRecording instructions explain how to file documents electronically. For appraised values and parcel information, the Burnet Central Appraisal District is the local appraisal office.
To search, have the property address, owner name or parcel number ready. Enter the most complete information you have, review the results, and open the record that matches. Deed and mortgage records run from January 3, 2006.
If a record is not available online, call the County Clerk at 512-756-5406.
Burnet Registrar of Deeds
The Burnet County Probate Office is located at 220 South Pierce Street, Burnet, TX, 78611 and can be reached at 512-756-5406. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through burnetcountytx-web.tylerhost.net or the official website burnetcountytexas.org.
Burnet County Clerk
Burnet County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Burnet County property records by address?
Use the Burnet Central Appraisal District to look up a parcel by address, and the Burnet County official records search for recorded documents. If an address doesn't match, try a shorter version. The County Clerk can help at 512-756-5406.
How can I find property owners in Burnet County?
Ownership appears in appraisal records at the Burnet Central Appraisal District and on recorded deeds in the Burnet County official records. Deed records begin January 3, 2006. The Clerk's office at 220 South Pierce Street, Burnet, can also assist with requests.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Burnet County?
Assessed and appraised values are set by the appraisal district, so start with the Burnet Central Appraisal District. The county's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year. The Texas Comptroller property tax page explains how appraisals, exemptions and protests work.
Where can I find Burnet County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are tied to a property's account, which you can locate through the Burnet Central Appraisal District. Questions about a bill or payment history go to the county's tax office, and the Burnet County Clerk at 512-756-5406 can point you to the right desk. Deadlines are explained on the Texas Comptroller property tax page.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Burnet County?
The Burnet County Clerk keeps deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents. Search them in the official records search, or see the County Clerk page for recording details. The office is at 220 South Pierce Street, Burnet, open weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Where can I access Burnet County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps for the county's 52,636 parcels are maintained by the appraisal district, so check the Burnet Central Appraisal District for its mapping tools. Maps are for reference and are not a legal survey of a property's boundaries. Recorded plats can be searched in the official records.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Burnet County?
Texas counties have limited zoning authority, so requirements depend on location. Property inside a city such as Burnet follows that city's permit and zoning rules, while rural land may fall under county regulations. Call the Burnet County Clerk at 512-756-5406 to find the right office for a specific address.
How can I create a list of property owners in Burnet County?
Lookups are designed for one property at a time, so a list is built from separate searches of the Burnet Central Appraisal District and the official records. For bulk or larger requests, contact the Burnet County Clerk at 512-756-5406.