Ector County, TX Property Records
Property records in Ector, Texas document ownership and legal interests in real estate located within the city and surrounding Fannin County jurisdiction. These records commonly include deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, easements, ownership transfers, and related filings, while appraisal and tax records may show assessed values, exemptions, and property tax history.
They are useful for verifying ownership, researching property boundaries, reviewing sales history, checking for encumbrances, supporting title searches, and preparing for real estate transactions or legal matters. Homebuyers, property owners, attorneys, lenders, and researchers often rely on these records for accurate property information.
Because Ector is in Fannin County, official recorded land documents are maintained through the county clerk’s office. Users can access official information through the Fannin County Clerk property records page or contact the clerk’s office for guidance on searches, copies, and recording requirements.
Ector County, TX Property Records & Statistics
Ector County has a median rent of $1,192.50, well above the Texas median of $874 and the national $840.25. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 29.07% of occupied homes, higher than the state's 24.06% and the national 21.81%, reflecting a large rental market tied to the local workforce.
The median home value is $187,350, above both Texas's $130,900 and the national $173,750. The median property tax rate of 1.21% is just under the state's 1.23% but well above the national 0.74%, so owners pay more in taxes than the typical American homeowner.
The median household income is $76,909, higher than the state's $60,132 and the national $65,108, which helps support the elevated rents and home prices. The unemployment rate of 2.97% is slightly above the state's 2.72% and the nation's 2.87%.
Overall, the figures describe a higher-cost, higher-income county with expensive rentals, above-average home values, substantial property taxes and employment close to average levels.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Ector
Ector County has 90,672 total parcels, including 64,749 residential and 6,379 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 97.76% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The recorder holds 114,423 deed records and 38,190 mortgage records, and valuation data is available for 41,098 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 90,672 |
| Residential Parcels | 64,749 |
| Commercial Parcels | 6,379 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 97.76% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 114,423 |
| Mortgage Records | 38,190 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 41,098 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 9,083 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows a loan transferred from one lender or holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Ector County has 70,748 assignment and release records. They include 11,779 assignment documents recorded from January 3, 2005, to August 27, 2025, and 58,890 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005, to August 27, 2025, along with 79 other documents.
These records help buyers and researchers confirm that earlier mortgages were paid off, follow a loan between lenders, and find liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance. The two decades of coverage give a detailed view of a property's financing history.
How to Search Ector County, TX Property Records
Ector County property records are held by the County Clerk, who records deeds, mortgages and other documents, with appraisal and tax information covering the county's 90,672 parcels.
The Ector County Clerk page is the official starting point for the office's services. To search recorded documents, use the Ector County official records search, where deeds, mortgages, releases and other instruments can be looked up. For appraisal values and parcel details, the Ector County Appraisal District maintains property data. The clerk is at 300 N. Grant Street, Odessa, TX 79760, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, phone 432-498-4130.
To search, enter an owner name, address or document type, narrow by date and open the matching results. Deed records run from March 1, 1989, to August 29, 2025. Having a parcel number or prior deed reference makes results more precise.
Ector Registrar of Deeds
The Ector County Probate Office is located at 300 N. Grant Street, Odessa, TX, 79760 and can be reached at 432-498-4130. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through ectorcountytx-web.tylerhost.net or the official website co.ector.tx.us.
Ector County Clerk
Ector County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Ector County property records by address?
Use the Ector County Appraisal District to look up a parcel by street address. For recorded documents, search the Ector County official records by name or document type. If an address search fails, try fewer words or call the County Clerk at 432-498-4130.
How can I find property owners in Ector County?
Owners appear in appraisal records at the Ector County Appraisal District and on recorded deeds in the official records search. The county has 90,672 parcels, so a full name or parcel number helps narrow your results.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Ector County?
Assessed values come from the Ector County Appraisal District, and the county's records reflect the 2024 assessment year. Search by address, owner or parcel number. The Texas Comptroller property tax page explains how to protest an appraisal.
Where can I find Ector County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills come from the local taxing units and are paid through the county's tax office. Call the County Clerk at 432-498-4130 for direction, or read the Texas Comptroller property tax page for how bills and payments work.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Ector County?
Deeds, mortgages and other documents are filed with the Ector County Clerk at 300 N. Grant Street, Odessa. Search online through the official records portal. Deed records run from March 1, 1989, to August 29, 2025.
Where can I access Ector County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and boundaries are maintained through the Ector County Appraisal District, which handles the county's 90,672 parcels. Maps are for reference only and are not legal surveys, so confirm boundaries with a licensed surveyor or recorded plat when it matters.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Ector County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on location. Properties inside Odessa or another city follow that city's requirements, while unincorporated areas are handled at the county level. Call the County Clerk at 432-498-4130 to ask which office applies, or contact the city.
How can I create a list of property owners in Ector County?
For individual lookups, use the Ector County Appraisal District or the official records search. For larger lists or bulk data, contact the appraisal district or the County Clerk at 432-498-4130 to learn what is available and any fees.