Caldwell County, TX Property Records
Property records in Caldwell, Texas provide important information about real estate located in the city, including ownership history, deeds, plats, liens, mortgages, legal descriptions, assessed values, and property tax details. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, real estate professionals, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review property boundaries, confirm recorded transactions, or evaluate tax and valuation information.
Because Caldwell is in Burleson County, official recorded property documents are maintained through the Burleson County Clerk, while appraisal and tax-related information is typically handled by the county appraisal and tax offices. Users can access official property records through the county’s government resources, including the Burleson County Clerk’s office for recorded deeds and related filings. To begin, visit the county’s page for official property records.
Caldwell County, TX Property Records & Statistics
Caldwell County has a median rent of $1,108, well above the Texas median of $874 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 28.47% of occupied homes, higher than the state figure of 24.06% and the national figure of 21.81%, so renting plays a larger role here than in a typical county.
The median home value is $171,500, above the Texas median of $130,900 and just under the national median of $173,750. The county's median property tax rate of 1.41% is higher than both the state rate of 1.23% and the national rate of 0.74%, which raises the ongoing cost of owning a home.
Median household income is $56,923, below the Texas median of $60,132 and the national median of $65,108. With rents and taxes above average and incomes below, housing costs can weigh more heavily on local households. Employment is a strength, with an unemployment rate of 1.69% compared with 2.72% in Texas and 2.87% nationally.
Overall, Caldwell County combines higher rents, moderately priced homes, above-average property taxes, below-average incomes and low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Caldwell
Caldwell County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 28,241 total parcels, including 21,711 residential and 1,223 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 92.64% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 42,792 deeds and 9,802 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 9,508 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 28,241 |
| Residential Parcels | 21,711 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,223 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 92.64% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 42,792 |
| Mortgage Records | 9,802 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 9,508 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 655 |
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, and a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Caldwell County has 21,140 assignment and release records. They include 4,234 assignment documents and 16,870 release documents, along with 36 other documents. Both assignments and releases were recorded from January 4, 2005, through September 2, 2025.
For property research, these records show who has held a mortgage on a property and whether earlier loans were paid off. Buyers, owners and title researchers can use them to follow a loan between lenders and spot liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance. The Caldwell County official records search is where the documents can be looked up.
How to Search Caldwell County, TX Property Records
Caldwell County property records are kept by the Caldwell County Clerk, 1703 S. Colorado St. in Lockhart, open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The county's records cover 28,241 parcels and include deeds, mortgages, assessment details, valuation data and foreclosure filings.
To look up recorded documents, use the Caldwell County official records search, where deeds, mortgages and other filings can be searched by name, date or document type. The Caldwell County Clerk page describes the office and the services it provides. For guidance on appraisals, exemptions and tax bills, the Texas Comptroller property tax page is a helpful statewide resource.
To search, have the property address, owner name or parcel number ready. Enter the most complete details you have, review the results, and open the record that matches. Deed and mortgage records in the county run from January 3, 2006.
If a record isn't available online, call the County Clerk at 512-398-1804.
Caldwell Registrar of Deeds
The Caldwell County Probate Office is located at 1703 S. Colorado St., Lockhart, TX, 78644 and can be reached at 512-398-1804. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through tx.countygovernmentrecords.com or the official website co.caldwell.tx.us.
Caldwell County Clerk
Caldwell County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Caldwell County property records by address?
Use the Caldwell County official records search to find recorded documents connected to a property. If an address doesn't return a match, try a shorter version or search by owner name. The County Clerk in Lockhart can also help at 512-398-1804.
How can I find property owners in Caldwell County?
Ownership appears on recorded deeds, which you can search in the Caldwell County official records by grantor or grantee name. Deed records begin January 3, 2006. The Clerk's office at 1703 S. Colorado St., Lockhart, can also help with record requests.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Caldwell County?
Assessed values come from the county's appraisal records, which reflect the 2024 assessment year. Call the Caldwell County Clerk at 512-398-1804 to ask which office to contact for a particular parcel. The Texas Comptroller property tax page explains how appraisals, exemptions and protests work.
Where can I find Caldwell County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are issued by the local tax office, not the Clerk's recording desk. Call the Caldwell County Clerk at 512-398-1804 to be pointed to the right office for a bill or payment history. For general deadlines and exemption information, see the Texas Comptroller property tax page.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Caldwell County?
The Caldwell County Clerk keeps deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents. Search them through the official records search, or see the County Clerk page. The office is at 1703 S. Colorado St., Lockhart, open weekdays from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Caldwell County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps for the county's 28,241 parcels are maintained by the appraisal office rather than the Clerk. Call the Caldwell County Clerk at 512-398-1804 to ask where to find mapping tools. Maps are for reference and are not a legal survey of a property's boundaries. Recorded plats are in the official records.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Caldwell County?
Texas counties have limited zoning authority, so requirements depend on location. Property inside a city such as Lockhart follows that city's permit and zoning rules, while rural land may fall under county regulations. Call the Caldwell County Clerk at 512-398-1804 to find the right office for a specific address.
How can I create a list of property owners in Caldwell County?
Lookups are designed for one property at a time, so a list is built from separate searches in the Caldwell County official records. For bulk or larger requests, contact the Caldwell County Clerk at 512-398-1804 to ask what can be provided.