Franklin County, TX Property Records
Property records in Franklin, Texas document key information about real estate, including deeds, ownership history, legal descriptions, parcel boundaries, plats, liens, assessed values, and property tax details. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, attorneys, surveyors, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review land transfers, confirm tax obligations, or support title and real estate decisions.
Because Franklin is located in Robertson County, official property records are maintained at the county level. Recorded land documents such as deeds and plats are handled by the Robertson County Clerk, while appraisal and tax-related parcel information is available through the Robertson Central Appraisal District. To begin with authoritative land records, visit the Robertson County Clerk’s official property records page.
Franklin County, TX Property Records & Statistics
Franklin County has a median rent of $701, below the Texas median of $874 and the national figure of $840.25. The median home value is $212,200, well above the state's $130,900 and the national $173,750, so owning here costs more than the typical Texas home even though renting is cheaper. Renter-occupied housing is only 16.43% of homes, compared with 24.06% in Texas and 21.81% nationally.
The county's median property tax rate is 1.04%, below the state rate of 1.23%, though higher than the national 0.74%. Combined with higher home values, owners pay a lighter rate on a more valuable home than many Texans.
The median household income is $69,005, above both the state's $60,132 and the national $65,108. Unemployment is the weak spot: the rate is 4.12%, higher than 2.72% in Texas and 2.87% nationally.
Overall, Franklin County combines high home values and incomes, low rents, a modest tax rate, and a mostly owner-occupied market, with unemployment above average.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Franklin
Franklin County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 16,588 total parcels, including 11,075 residential and 327 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 94.57% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The recorder holds 18,604 deed records and 5,029 mortgage records, with valuation data for 3,242 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 16,588 |
| Residential Parcels | 11,075 |
| Commercial Parcels | 327 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.57% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 18,604 |
| Mortgage Records | 5,029 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 3,242 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 159 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows a loan transferred to a new holder, and a release shows the debt was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Franklin County has 9,648 assignment and release records, including 840 assignment documents recorded from January 18, 2005 to August 19, 2025 and 8,796 release documents recorded from January 4, 2005 to September 4, 2025, plus 12 other documents. Search them through the Franklin County official records search.
These records help buyers, owners, and researchers confirm earlier mortgages were released, trace a loan between lenders, and find liens that may remain open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Franklin County, TX Property Records
Franklin County property records are recorded by the Franklin County Clerk in Mount Vernon, who maintains deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and related documents. Assessment and parcel information covers the county's 16,588 parcels.
To search recorded documents, use the Franklin County official records search. You can look up instruments by name, document type, or date. For office information and recording guidance, see the Franklin County Clerk page.
Appraised values and ownership details are kept by the local appraisal district, and the Texas Comptroller property tax resources offer state guidance on appraisals and taxes.
Start with an address, owner name, or parcel number, enter as much as you know, and open the matching record. The Clerk's office is at 200 North Kaufman Street, Mount Vernon, open Monday through Thursday, 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday, 8:15 AM to 3:30 PM. The phone number is 903-537-8357.
Franklin Registrar of Deeds
The Franklin County Probate Office is located at 200 North Kaufman Street, Mount Vernon, TX, 75457 and can be reached at 903-537-8357. Office hours are Monday - Thursday: 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM, Friday: 8:15 AM - 3:30 PM. Records can be accessed through franklintx.countygovernmentrecords.com or the official website co.franklin.tx.us.
Franklin County Clerk
Franklin County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Franklin County property records by address?
Appraisal records by address are held by the local appraisal district, so use its property search with the street address. For recorded documents, try the Franklin County official records search. The County Clerk at 903-537-8357 can help if nothing comes up.
How can I find property owners in Franklin County?
Owners are listed in appraisal district records, and ownership transfers are recorded as deeds. Search deeds in the Franklin County official records search, or contact the Franklin County Clerk in Mount Vernon.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Franklin County?
Assessed values come from the local appraisal district. The county's records currently reflect the 2024 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on October 4, 2024. For general guidance on appraisals and protests, see the Texas Comptroller property tax resources.
Where can I find Franklin County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are issued by the local tax office. Visit the Franklin County website for tax office information, or call the County Clerk at 903-537-8357 to be pointed to the office that handles bills and payments.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Franklin County?
The County Clerk records deeds and related documents. Search them in the Franklin County official records search or see the Franklin County Clerk page. Deed records begin January 3, 2006, and mortgage records begin January 6, 2006.
Where can I access Franklin County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps for the county's 16,588 parcels are typically provided by the appraisal district. Check the Franklin County website for mapping links, or call the County Clerk at 903-537-8357. Maps are references and not legal surveys.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Franklin County?
Rules depend on location. In a city such as Mount Vernon, contact the city offices. For unincorporated areas, start with the Franklin County website or call the County Clerk at 903-537-8357 to find the responsible office.
How can I create a list of property owners in Franklin County?
Online tools work one property at a time. Use the official records search for transfers and the appraisal district for owners. For bulk lists or data requests, call the County Clerk at 903-537-8357 to ask what can be provided.