Calhoun County, TX Property Records
Property records in Calhoun, Texas document ownership, transfers, legal descriptions, plats, liens, deeds, mortgages, and other instruments tied to real estate within Calhoun County. These records are useful for verifying property ownership, researching title history, preparing real estate transactions, checking recorded encumbrances, and supporting tax, legal, or land-use inquiries. They may also help buyers, sellers, attorneys, surveyors, and residents understand a property’s recorded history and boundaries.
Users can access official Calhoun property records through the Calhoun County Clerk, the local office responsible for maintaining recorded real property documents. For information on record searches, filing requirements, and access options, visit the county’s page for official property records.
Calhoun County, TX Property Records & Statistics
Calhoun County has a median rent of $964, above the Texas median of $874 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 21.54% of occupied homes, slightly below the state figure of 24.06% and just under the national figure of 21.81%, so most households own their homes.
The median home value is $139,900, a little above the Texas median of $130,900 and below the national median of $173,750. The county's median property tax rate of 1.26% is just above the state rate of 1.23% and well above the national rate of 0.74%, so owners pay slightly more in tax than the typical Texas homeowner.
Median household income is $85,583, far higher than the Texas median of $60,132 and the national median of $65,108. That strong income level helps offset rents and taxes that sit above the state figures. The unemployment rate of 2.19% is lower than the 2.72% reported for Texas and the 2.87% reported nationally.
Overall, Calhoun County is a moderately priced, owner-oriented market where homes cost near the state level, incomes are well above state and national benchmarks, and unemployment is low.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Calhoun
Calhoun County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 25,396 total parcels, including 19,355 residential and 1,021 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 89.66% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 27,816 deeds and 7,186 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 8,228 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 25,396 |
| Residential Parcels | 19,355 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,021 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 89.66% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 27,816 |
| Mortgage Records | 7,186 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 8,228 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 66 |
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 satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Calhoun County has 11,424 assignment and release records. They include 1,490 assignment documents, recorded from January 4, 2005, through August 28, 2025, and 9,922 release documents, recorded from January 24, 2002, through August 28, 2025, along with 12 other documents.
These records help researchers trace a mortgage as it moved between lenders and confirm whether earlier loans were paid off. Buyers, owners and title researchers can use them before a sale or refinance to identify liens that may still be open. The Calhoun County official records search is where the documents can be looked up.
How to Search Calhoun County, TX Property Records
Calhoun County property records are kept by the Calhoun County Clerk, 211 South Ann Street in Port Lavaca, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The county's records cover 25,396 parcels and include deeds, mortgages, assessment details, valuation data and foreclosure filings.
To look up recorded documents, use the Calhoun County official records search, where deeds, mortgages and other filings can be searched by name, date or document type. The Calhoun County Clerk website describes the office, and its forms page and eRecording resources cover paperwork and electronic filing.
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 run from January 3, 2006. For appraisals, exemptions and tax bills, the Texas Comptroller property tax page offers statewide guidance.
If a record isn't available online, call the County Clerk at 361-553-4411.
Calhoun Registrar of Deeds
The Calhoun County Probate Office is located at 211 South Ann Street, Port Lavaca, TX, 77979 and can be reached at 361-553-4411. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through tx.countygovernmentrecords.com or the official website calhouncoclerk.org.
Calhoun County Clerk
Calhoun County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Calhoun County property records by address?
Use the Calhoun 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 Port Lavaca can also help at 361-553-4411.
How can I find property owners in Calhoun County?
Ownership appears on recorded deeds, which you can search in the Calhoun County official records by grantor or grantee name. Deed records begin January 3, 2006. The Clerk's office at 211 South Ann Street, Port Lavaca, can also help with record requests.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Calhoun County?
Assessed values come from the county's appraisal records, which reflect the 2024 assessment year. Call the Calhoun County Clerk at 361-553-4411 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 Calhoun County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are issued by the local tax office, not the Clerk's recording desk. Call the Calhoun County Clerk at 361-553-4411 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 Calhoun County?
The Calhoun County Clerk keeps deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents. Search them through the official records search, or see the County Clerk website for forms and recording details. The office is at 211 South Ann Street, Port Lavaca.
Where can I access Calhoun County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps for the county's 25,396 parcels are maintained by the appraisal office rather than the Clerk. Call the Calhoun County Clerk at 361-553-4411 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 Calhoun County?
Texas counties have limited zoning authority, so requirements depend on location. Property inside a city such as Port Lavaca follows that city's permit and zoning rules, while rural land may fall under county regulations. Call the Calhoun County Clerk at 361-553-4411 to find the right office for a specific address.
How can I create a list of property owners in Calhoun County?
Lookups are designed for one property at a time, so a list is built from separate searches in the Calhoun County official records. For bulk or larger requests, contact the Calhoun County Clerk at 361-553-4411 to ask what can be provided.