Cherokee County, TX Property Records
Property records in Cherokee, Texas document ownership, legal descriptions, assessed values, tax information, parcel boundaries, sales history, liens, and recorded instruments such as deeds or plats. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, real estate professionals, researchers, and anyone verifying ownership, estimating taxes, reviewing property history, or confirming legal details before a transaction.
Official records are typically maintained by local government offices. For recorded documents such as deeds and liens, users can contact the Cherokee County Clerk, while appraisal and tax-related property information may be available through the local appraisal district or tax office. To begin with county-maintained records, visit the Cherokee County Clerk’s page for official property records and related recording information.
Cherokee County, TX Property Records & Statistics
Cherokee County offers low home prices alongside a fairly active rental market. The median home value is $99,700, well under the Texas median of $130,900 and the national median of $173,750. The median rent of $840 is slightly below the state's $874 and almost identical to the national $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 30.33% of occupied homes, above the state's 24.06% and the national 21.81%.
The county's median property tax rate is 1.19%, a little lower than the Texas rate of 1.23% and higher than the national rate of 0.74%. With modest home values, that keeps annual tax bills moderate.
The median household income is $61,815, just above the state's $60,132 and below the national $65,108. The unemployment rate is 3.82%, higher than the state rate of 2.72% and the national rate of 2.87%, which points to a softer job market than in much of Texas.
Overall, Cherokee County combines affordable housing and near-average incomes with a sizable share of renters and above-average unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Cherokee
Cherokee County's property records span tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 47,142 total parcels, including 26,519 residential and 1,538 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 93.01% of the population. The recorder holds 52,633 deeds and 17,617 mortgages, and valuation data covers 11,952 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 47,142 |
| Residential Parcels | 26,519 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,538 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 93.01% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 52,633 |
| Mortgage Records | 17,617 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 11,952 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 678 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records trace a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows a loan being passed from one lender to another, while a release shows that the loan was repaid and the lien cleared.
Cherokee County has 23,543 assignment and release records. They include 2,887 assignment documents recorded from January 12, 2005, through August 25, 2025, and 20,601 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 27, 2025, plus 55 other documents.
Buyers, owners and title researchers use these records to see who holds a mortgage, follow a loan's history, and confirm that earlier loans were released before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Cherokee County, TX Property Records
Cherokee County property records are recorded by the County Clerk in Rusk. The clerk's files cover deeds, mortgages and related documents for the county's 47,142 parcels, and let you look up owners, recording dates, document types and loan details.
The Cherokee County Clerk page describes the office's services. To search recorded documents online, use the Cherokee County official records search. For state-level information on appraisals, exemptions and tax bills, the Texas Comptroller property tax resources are a helpful reference.
To search, open the records portal, enter the owner or party name, and narrow results by date range or document type such as a deed or deed of trust. Select a result to view its recording details. A prior owner's name helps when an address search finds nothing.
The Clerk's office is at 135 S Main St., Rusk, TX 75785, open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 903-683-2350 for assistance.
Cherokee Registrar of Deeds
The Cherokee County Probate Office is located at 135 S Main St., Rusk, TX, 75785 and can be reached at 903-683-2350. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through i2i.uslandrecords.com or the official website co.cherokee.tx.us.
Cherokee County Clerk
Cherokee County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Cherokee County property records by address?
Use the Cherokee County official records search to look through recorded documents. Records are typically indexed by name and date, so pair the owner's name with address details. If the document does not turn up, call the County Clerk at 903-683-2350 for help.
How can I find property owners in Cherokee County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Search the Cherokee County official records search for the property's latest deed and read the grantee name. The County Clerk at 135 S Main St. in Rusk can also help with record requests on weekdays.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County's records show a 2024 assessment year, last updated September 23, 2024, with valuation data for 11,952 properties. The Texas Comptroller property tax resources explain valuations, exemptions and protests. For local questions, call the County Clerk at 903-683-2350 for a referral.
Where can I find Cherokee County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are issued by the county's tax office rather than the Clerk. Call the County Clerk at 903-683-2350 to be directed to the right office, or visit the Cherokee County Clerk page for county contacts. The Comptroller site covers general Texas tax rules.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Cherokee County?
The Cherokee County Clerk keeps deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents. Search them in the Cherokee County official records search, or visit the Clerk's page. The office at 135 S Main St., Rusk, is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Where can I access Cherokee County parcel maps and GIS information?
Cherokee County has 47,142 parcels. Parcel maps are usually maintained by the county's appraisal office rather than the Clerk. Start with the Cherokee County Clerk page for county links, or call 903-683-2350 and ask which office provides current parcel maps.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Cherokee County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on where the property is. Inside a city such as Rusk or Jacksonville, contact the city office. For rural land, call the County Clerk at 903-683-2350 to find the right county department. The Cherokee County Clerk page is a useful starting point.
How can I create a list of property owners in Cherokee County?
The Cherokee County official records search is built for individual lookups, though filtering by date range and document type shows who recorded deeds in a period. For a larger owner list, call the County Clerk at 903-683-2350 and ask what the office can provide.