Jasper County, TX Property Records
Jasper County, Texas, property records include the deeds, deed of trust filings, plats, easements, oil and gas leases and liens recorded in the Official Public Records, along with the appraisal roll that sets values for local taxes. They are useful for confirming who owns a tract, checking for liens, researching mineral and timber land common in East Texas, and preparing for a purchase.
Recorded instruments are filed with the Jasper County Clerk in Jasper, the county seat, while appraisal and ownership data for tax purposes come from the appraisal district. The Jasper County official website lists the County Clerk's office and links to the county's online public records portal.
Jasper County, TX Property Records & Statistics
Jasper County has a median rent of $781, below the Texas median of $874 and the national figure of $840.25. Homes are also modestly priced: the median home value is $117,500, compared with $130,900 statewide and $173,750 nationally. Renter-occupied housing makes up 17.89% of occupied homes, well under the state share of 24.06% and the national share of 21.81%, so most households in the county own where they live.
The median property tax rate is 1.2%, close to the Texas rate of 1.23% but considerably higher than the national rate of 0.74%. Owners in Jasper County therefore pay a tax bill in line with other Texas homeowners, even though home values are lower than the state and national medians.
Median household income is $54,931, below the state median of $60,132 and the national median of $65,108. The unemployment rate stands at 6.86%, far above the 2.72% reported for Texas and the 2.87% reported nationally, which points to a softer local job market.
Overall, the figures describe an affordable, owner-oriented county with lower rents and home prices than the state, but also lower incomes and notably higher unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Jasper
Jasper County property records span tax assessment, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation, and foreclosure filings. The county has 34,378 total parcels, including 24,991 residential and 1,138 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 84.57% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The recorder holds 38,370 deeds and 10,306 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 9,224 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 34,378 |
| Residential Parcels | 24,991 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,138 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 84.57% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 38,370 |
| Mortgage Records | 10,306 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 9,224 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 630 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a loan was transferred from one lender or holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien lifted from the property.
Jasper County has 15,449 assignment and release records on file. They include 2,722 assignment documents recorded from March 8, 2002, to July 25, 2025, and 12,690 release documents recorded from September 17, 2000, to July 30, 2025, plus 37 other documents.
Researchers can use these records to trace who has held a mortgage over time and to confirm that earlier loans were released. That is helpful before a purchase, refinance, or title review, when you want to be sure no old lien remains attached to a property.
How to Search Jasper County, TX Property Records
Official property records in Jasper County are recorded by the Jasper County Clerk, whose office holds deeds, mortgages, and related recorded documents. These records sit alongside assessment data for the county's 34,378 parcels, which includes ownership details, parcel classes, and valuation information.
To search recorded documents, use the Jasper County official records search. You can look up deeds, mortgages, releases, and other instruments by name, document type, or date range. For office details, services, and recording information, visit the Jasper County Clerk page.
To visit in person, the Clerk's office is at 121 N Austin St, Jasper, TX 75951, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and can be reached at 409-384-2632. For general guidance on Texas property taxes and appraisal, the Texas Comptroller property tax resources are a helpful reference.
Start with the property owner's name or the date range of a transaction, review the matching results, and open the document that fits. If a record doesn't appear online, call the Clerk's office for help.
Jasper Registrar of Deeds
Jasper County Clerk
Jasper County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Jasper County property records by address?
Recorded documents are searched through the Jasper County official records search, which is mainly organized by name, date, and document type. To tie a record to a specific address, start with the owner's name or a legal description. For help matching an address, call the Jasper County Clerk at 409-384-2632.
How can I find property owners in Jasper County?
Search the Jasper County official records search for deeds, which name the buyer and seller in each recorded transfer. Reviewing the most recent deed for a property usually shows the current owner. The Jasper County Clerk's office at 121 N Austin St, Jasper, can also help with in-person requests on weekdays.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Jasper County?
Assessed values are kept in the county's appraisal records, and the county's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year. For guidance on how Texas appraisals and protests work, see the Texas Comptroller property tax resources. For a specific parcel, contact the local appraisal office or the Jasper County Clerk at 409-384-2632 for direction.
Where can I find Jasper County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills are issued by the county's tax office rather than the Clerk's office. The Jasper County Clerk at 409-384-2632 can point you to the right office for a bill or payment history. General information on Texas property taxes is available from the Texas Comptroller.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Jasper County?
Deeds, mortgages, releases, and other recorded instruments are held by the Jasper County Clerk. Search them online through the Jasper County official records search, or visit the Jasper County Clerk page. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Where can I access Jasper County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and GIS layers are maintained by the county's appraisal office rather than the Clerk. Call the Jasper County Clerk at 409-384-2632 to be directed to the office that provides parcel maps. Recorded plats and legal descriptions can also be requested through the Clerk's office at 121 N Austin St, Jasper.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Jasper County?
Texas counties generally have limited zoning authority, so permit and zoning rules often come from the city where a property sits. Contact the city or the county offices directly for building permit requirements. The Jasper County Clerk at 409-384-2632 can help you find the right department for a specific address.
How can I create a list of property owners in Jasper County?
Online tools are built for one-property-at-a-time lookups, so a full owner list requires working through the Jasper County official records search by date range and document type. For bulk requests, call the Jasper County Clerk at 409-384-2632 and ask what formats and copies are available.