Cass County, TX Property Records
Property records in Cass, Texas include official documents and data related to land and real estate ownership, such as deeds, liens, plats, mortgages, ownership transfers, parcel details, assessed values, and tax information. These records are useful for verifying ownership, researching property history, preparing real estate transactions, checking legal descriptions, and understanding property tax obligations.
Users can access official Cass property records through local government offices, primarily the Cass County Clerk for recorded land documents and the Cass County Appraisal District for appraisal and parcel information. For recorded deeds and other land records, start with the Cass County Clerk’s office through the county’s website for official property records.
Cass County, TX Property Records & Statistics
Cass County in northeast Texas offers some of the lowest housing costs among the figures compared here. The median home value is $97,000, well below the Texas median of $130,900 and the national median of $173,750. The median rent of $827.50 is also a little under the state's $874 and the national $840.25.
Property taxes are lighter than the state norm. The county's median property tax rate is 1.05%, below the Texas rate of 1.23%, though still above the national rate of 0.74%. Renter-occupied housing makes up 23.63% of occupied homes, nearly matching the state's 24.06% and a bit above the national 21.81%.
Income and employment are the weaker spots. The median household income is $50,579, compared with $60,132 in Texas and $65,108 nationally. The unemployment rate of 3.37% is higher than the state's 2.72% and the national 2.87%, which suggests a tighter local job market.
Altogether, Cass County is a low-cost market with modest incomes, a lower-than-average Texas tax rate and a rental share close to the state's.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Cass
Cass County's property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 33,591 total parcels, including 17,287 residential and 1,303 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 83.84% of the population. Recorded documents include 30,714 deeds and 7,141 mortgages, and valuation data covers 11,057 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 33,591 |
| Residential Parcels | 17,287 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,303 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 83.84% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 30,714 |
| Mortgage Records | 7,141 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 11,057 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 396 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records describe what happens to a mortgage once it is on file. An assignment records the transfer of a loan from one lender to another, and a release records that the loan was repaid and the lien removed.
Cass County has 14,735 assignment and release records. They include 1,741 assignment documents recorded from March 22, 2005, through July 18, 2025, and 12,909 release documents recorded from March 21, 2005, through July 29, 2025, plus 85 other documents.
For property research, these records show who currently holds a loan, how it moved between lenders, and whether earlier mortgages were released. That helps buyers and title researchers spot open liens before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Cass County, TX Property Records
Cass County property records are recorded by the County Clerk in Linden. The clerk's files cover deeds, mortgages and related documents connected to the county's 33,591 parcels, including owner names, recording dates, document types and loan details.
The Cass County Clerk page describes the office and how to request records. For searching recorded documents yourself, use the Cass County official records search. The Texas Comptroller property tax resources offer state-level guidance on appraisals, exemptions and tax bills.
To search, open the records portal, enter an owner or party name, and narrow by recording date or document type such as a deed or deed of trust. Open a matching entry to review the recording details. If you know the legal description or an earlier owner's name, use it when an address search finds nothing.
The Clerk's office is at 100 E. Houston Street, Linden, TX 75563, open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The phone number is 903-756-5071.
Cass Registrar of Deeds
The Cass County Probate Office is located at 100 E. Houston Street, Linden, TX, 75563 and can be reached at 903-756-5071. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through cc.co.cass.tx.us or the official website co.cass.tx.us.
Cass County Clerk
Cass County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Cass County property records by address?
Search recorded documents with the Cass County official records search. Records are typically indexed by name and date, so pair the owner's name with any address details you have. If the search does not return the document you expect, call the County Clerk at 903-756-5071 for assistance.
How can I find property owners in Cass County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Use the Cass County official records search to locate the latest deed for a property and read the grantee name. The County Clerk's office at 100 E. Houston Street in Linden can also help with record requests on weekdays.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Cass County?
Cass County's records show a 2024 assessment year, last updated September 30, 2024, with valuation data for 11,057 properties. The Texas Comptroller property tax resources explain how values, exemptions and protests work. For local questions, call the County Clerk at 903-756-5071 for a referral.
Where can I find Cass County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills are issued by the county's tax office, not the Clerk. Call the County Clerk at 903-756-5071 to be pointed to the right office, or browse the Cass County Clerk page for links to county departments. The Comptroller's site explains general Texas tax rules.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Cass County?
The Cass County Clerk records deeds, mortgages and other real property documents. Search them online at the Cass County official records search, or see the Cass County Clerk page. The office in Linden is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Where can I access Cass County parcel maps and GIS information?
Cass County has 33,591 parcels. Parcel maps are normally maintained by the county's appraisal office rather than the Clerk. Start with the Cass County Clerk page for county department links, or call 903-756-5071 and ask which office provides current parcel maps.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Cass County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on the property's location. Inside a city such as Linden, contact the city's office. For rural land, call the County Clerk at 903-756-5071 to find the right county department. The Cass County Clerk page is a good starting point for county contacts.
How can I create a list of property owners in Cass County?
The Cass County official records search is meant for individual lookups, though filtering by date range and document type shows who recorded deeds in a given period. For a larger owner list, call the County Clerk at 903-756-5071 and ask what the office can provide.