Clay County, TX Property Records
Property records in Clay, Texas document real estate ownership and transactions within Clay County. These records may include deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, easements, legal descriptions, ownership transfers, and related filings, along with appraisal and tax information maintained by local offices. They are useful for verifying ownership, researching a property’s history, reviewing boundaries, supporting title searches, estimating taxes, and preparing for real estate purchases or legal matters.
Users can access official Clay property records through the Clay County Clerk’s office, which maintains recorded land documents, and through county appraisal or tax offices for valuation and tax details. For official information and access options, visit the Clay County government page for Clay property records.
Clay County, TX Property Records & Statistics
Clay County combines low rents with strong employment. The median rent is $752.50, below the Texas median of $874 and the national figure of $840.25. The median home value is $116,250, under the state's $130,900 and the national $173,750. Renter-occupied housing makes up 16.87% of occupied homes, below the state's 24.06% and the national 21.81%, so most households own.
The county's median property tax rate is 1.4%, higher than the Texas rate of 1.23% and almost double the national rate of 0.74%. For owners, that means a relatively large annual tax cost even with modest home values.
The median household income is $64,891.50, above the state's $60,132 and nearly level with the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 0.95% is far lower than the state rate of 2.72% and the national rate of 2.87%, which points to a very tight job market.
Altogether, Clay County is an owner-oriented, affordable market with near-national incomes, very low unemployment and a higher-than-average tax rate.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Clay
Clay County's property records cover assessment data, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 14,170 total parcels, including 6,881 residential and 277 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 88.85% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The recorder holds 5,128 deeds and 599 mortgages, and valuation data covers 2,998 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 14,170 |
| Residential Parcels | 6,881 |
| Commercial Parcels | 277 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 88.85% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 5,128 |
| Mortgage Records | 599 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 2,998 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 10 |
How to Search Clay County, TX Property Records
Clay County property records are recorded by the County Clerk in Henrietta. The clerk files deeds, mortgages and related documents for the county's 14,170 parcels, and the records show owner names, recording dates, document types and loan details.
The Clay County Clerk page is the county's official page for the office and its services. For state guidance on appraisals, exemptions and tax bills, the Texas Comptroller property tax resources are a useful reference.
Records are generally requested in person or by phone. Bring the owner's name, an approximate recording date, or the property's legal description, and the clerk can look up the deed, deed of trust or release. A prior owner's name helps when tracing a chain of title.
The Clerk's office is at 214 N. Main St., Henrietta, TX 76365, open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 940-538-4631 with questions.
Clay Registrar of Deeds
The Clay County Probate Office is located at 214 N. Main St., Henrietta, TX, 76365 and can be reached at 940-538-4631. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website co.clay.tx.us.
Clay County Clerk
Clay County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Clay County property records by address?
Contact the Clay County Clerk, who keeps recorded real property documents. Give staff the property address along with the owner's name, and they can look up the deed. The office is at 214 N. Main St., Henrietta, and the phone number is 940-538-4631. The Clay County Clerk page has more details.
How can I find property owners in Clay County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds held by the County Clerk. Call 940-538-4631 with the property address or a prior owner's name and ask for the latest deed. The Clay County Clerk page describes the office's services.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Clay County?
Clay County's records show a 2024 assessment year, last updated October 3, 2024, with valuation data for 2,998 properties. The Texas Comptroller property tax resources explain valuations, exemptions and protests. For local questions, call the County Clerk at 940-538-4631.
Where can I find Clay County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills come from the county's tax office rather than the Clerk. Call the County Clerk at 940-538-4631 to be directed to the right office, or use the Clay County Clerk page to find county contacts. The Comptroller's site covers general Texas tax rules.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Clay County?
The Clay County Clerk keeps deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents. Visit 214 N. Main St., Henrietta, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or call 940-538-4631. The Clerk's page has more information on requesting records.
Where can I access Clay County parcel maps and GIS information?
Clay County has 14,170 parcels. Parcel maps are usually maintained by the county's appraisal office rather than the Clerk. Call the County Clerk at 940-538-4631 and ask which office provides current parcel maps, or start at the Clay County Clerk page.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Clay County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on where the property sits. Inside a city such as Henrietta, contact the city office. For rural land, call the County Clerk at 940-538-4631 to find the right county department. The Clay County Clerk page is a helpful starting point.
How can I create a list of property owners in Clay County?
Owner information is held in individual deed records handled by the County Clerk. For a larger or bulk list, call 940-538-4631 and ask what the office can provide, including any fees or format. Narrowing your request by date range or document type helps staff respond faster.