Lamar County, TX Property Records
Lamar, Texas, property records are the official documents describing land and buildings in Lamar County, including Paris and the surrounding area. They commonly include parcel details, owner names, legal descriptions, appraised values, tax information, deeds, mortgages, liens, and releases. They help buyers, sellers, lenders, and researchers confirm ownership, review tax obligations, and trace a property's history.
Recorded documents are filed with the Lamar County Clerk, the official county source for deeds and mortgages, and can be searched online through the county's official records search.
Lamar County, TX Property Records & Statistics
Lamar County has a median rent of $850, just under the Texas median of $874 and a little above the national $840.25. The median home value is $139,000, slightly higher than the state's $130,900 but below the national $173,750. The median property tax rate of 1.06% is lower than the state's 1.23% but above the national 0.74%.
Median household income is $69,832, higher than both the Texas figure of $60,132 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 1.28% is well below the 2.72% statewide and 2.87% nationally, suggesting a healthy job market.
Renter-occupied housing accounts for 21.36% of occupied homes, a little under the 24.06% state share and the 21.81% national share, so most households own their homes.
The figures together describe a balanced market: moderate home values and rents, solid incomes, low unemployment, and a tax rate between the national and state levels.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Lamar
Lamar County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 36,630 total parcels, including 14,827 residential and 1,988 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 93.92% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 45,541 deeds and 24,147 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 13,502 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 36,630 |
| Residential Parcels | 14,827 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,988 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 93.92% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 45,541 |
| Mortgage Records | 24,147 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 13,502 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 786 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents a mortgage being transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows the loan was paid off and the lien removed from the property.
Lamar County has 32,293 assignment and release records, including 2,860 assignment documents and 29,333 release documents, along with 100 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 19, 2005, to August 22, 2025, and releases from January 4, 2005, to August 29, 2025.
These records help confirm that earlier mortgages were satisfied, show how a loan moved between lenders, and reveal liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Lamar County, TX Property Records
Lamar County property records are held by the county appraisal district, which maintains assessment data for the county's 36,630 parcels, and by the Lamar County Clerk, which records deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and other documents. Together they cover ownership, assessed values, tax data, and recorded transactions.
For recorded documents, begin with the Lamar County Clerk at 119 N. Main St., Paris, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, phone 903-737-2420. The Lamar County official records search lets you look up recorded documents online, typically by name, document type, or date.
To understand appraisals, exemptions, and protests, use the Texas Comptroller property tax resources.
Begin with an owner name or parcel number, review the results, and open the matching record. Deeds recorded from 2006 through July 16, 2025, show ownership transfers, and mortgage records show loans placed against the property.
Lamar Registrar of Deeds
Lamar County Clerk
Lamar County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Lamar County property records by address?
The Lamar County appraisal district keeps parcel records for 36,630 parcels and can look up a property by street address. For recorded documents, use the Lamar County official records search or call the County Clerk at 903-737-2420.
How can I find property owners in Lamar County?
Owners are listed in the appraisal records, and transfers appear in deeds recorded with the County Clerk. Search recorded deeds in the Lamar 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 Lamar County?
Assessed values come from the county appraisal district, and Lamar 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 Lamar County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are issued by the county's tax collection office using appraisal roll values. Contact the Lamar County tax office with a parcel number or owner name to get a bill, confirm a balance, or request records of past payments, and ask about accepted payment methods.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Lamar County?
Deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases are recorded with the Lamar County Clerk, 119 N. Main St., Paris. Search online through the official records search or call 903-737-2420. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Where can I access Lamar County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps for Lamar County's 36,630 parcels are typically maintained by the appraisal district. Ask whether map sheets or an online viewer are available. Parcel maps are for reference and do not replace a licensed survey of a property's boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Lamar County?
Property inside Paris or another city is governed by that city's permit and zoning office. For unincorporated land, Texas counties have limited authority, so call the Lamar County Clerk at 903-737-2420 or the county judge's office to ask about floodplain, septic, or other permits.
How can I create a list of property owners in Lamar County?
Records are searched one property at a time. For many parcels, ask the appraisal district what data requests it accepts and any fees. The Lamar County official records search can verify individual owners through recorded deeds.