Kerr County, TX Property Records
Property records in Kerr, Texas document ownership and value for land and buildings across Kerr County, including Kerrville and the surrounding Hill Country. They generally include parcel details, owner names, legal descriptions, appraised values, tax information, deeds, mortgages, liens, and releases. They are useful for confirming who owns a property, checking tax history, researching a purchase, and tracing earlier transactions.
Recorded documents are kept by the Kerr County Clerk, which provides the official records, and the clerk's online official records search lets you look up documents recorded in the county.
Kerr County, TX Property Records & Statistics
Kerr County has a median rent of $883, slightly above the Texas median of $874 and the national $840.25. The median home value is $259,300, about double the state's $130,900 and well above the national $173,750, which makes Kerr one of the pricier markets for homebuyers. The median property tax rate of 0.94% is lower than the state's 1.23% but higher than the national 0.74%.
Median household income is $71,386, higher than both the Texas figure of $60,132 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 1.58% is below the 2.72% statewide and 2.87% nationally, pointing to a healthy job market.
Renter-occupied housing accounts for 22.63% of occupied homes, a bit lower than the 24.06% state share and just above the national 21.81%, so most households own their homes.
The data describe a higher-value housing market supported by above-average incomes and low unemployment, with a tax rate that falls between the national and state levels.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Kerr
Kerr County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 38,435 total parcels, including 24,447 residential and 1,499 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 93.48% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 46,405 deeds and 21,538 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 14,212 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 38,435 |
| Residential Parcels | 24,447 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,499 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 93.48% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 46,405 |
| Mortgage Records | 21,538 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 14,212 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 2,014 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records trace the life of a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed.
Kerr County has 35,785 assignment and release records, including 3,572 assignment documents and 17,393 release documents, plus 14,820 other documents, recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 29, 2025.
Researchers use these records to confirm earlier mortgages were paid off, see how a loan moved between lenders, and find liens that might still be open before a sale or refinance. The long date range makes it easy to review a property's financing history.
How to Search Kerr County, TX Property Records
Kerr County property records are maintained by the county appraisal district, which holds assessment data for the county's 38,435 parcels, and by the Kerr County Clerk, which records deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and other documents. Together they show ownership, assessed values, tax details, and recorded transactions.
For recorded documents, use the Kerr County Clerk page or go directly to the Kerr County official records search, where documents recorded since January 3, 2006, such as deeds and mortgages, can be looked up by name, document type, or date. The clerk's office is at 700 Main Street, Kerrville, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at 830-792-2255.
For background on how appraisals, exemptions, and protests work, see the Texas Comptroller property tax resources.
Start with an owner name or parcel number, review the matching records, and open the one that fits. Recorded deeds and mortgages show who transferred property and what loans were placed against it.
Kerr Registrar of Deeds
Kerr County Clerk
Kerr County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Kerr County property records by address?
The Kerr County appraisal district maintains parcel records for 38,435 parcels and can look up a property by street address. For recorded documents, use the Kerr County official records search, or call the County Clerk at 830-792-2255 for help locating a record.
How can I find property owners in Kerr County?
Owner names are in the appraisal records, and ownership transfers appear in deeds recorded with the County Clerk. Search recorded deeds through the Kerr County official records search by name or date, and compare the most recent deed with the appraisal roll.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Kerr County?
Assessed values come from the county appraisal district, and Kerr County's data reflects the 2024 assessment year. Contact the district for a parcel's appraised value and exemptions. If you disagree with a value, the Texas Comptroller explains the protest process.
Where can I find Kerr County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are issued by the county's tax collection office from appraisal values. Contact the Kerr County tax office with your parcel number or owner name to get a bill, confirm a balance, or request past payment records. Ask about accepted payment methods and due dates.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Kerr County?
Deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases are recorded with the Kerr County Clerk, 700 Main Street, Kerrville. Search online through the official records search, or call 830-792-2255. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Kerr County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps covering Kerr County's 38,435 parcels are normally maintained by the appraisal district. Contact the district to ask about map sheets or an online viewer. Parcel maps are only a reference and do not replace a survey from a licensed surveyor.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Kerr County?
Texas counties have limited zoning authority, so requirements vary. Call the Kerr County Clerk at 830-792-2255 or the county judge's office to ask about floodplain, septic, or development permits for unincorporated property. Within Kerrville or another city, check the city's own permit and zoning office.
How can I create a list of property owners in Kerr County?
Records are searched one property at a time. For a list across many parcels, ask the appraisal district what data requests it accepts and what fees apply. The Kerr County official records search can verify individual owners through recorded deeds.