Marion County, TX Property Records
Property records in Marion, Texas, cover land in one of East Texas's smallest counties, including the historic town of Jefferson, which serves as county seat, and the properties near Caddo Lake. They include deeds, deeds of trust, liens, easements, plats and appraisal data on ownership and value.
The Marion County Clerk keeps the real property records, and the office's page notes that they can be viewed online through Texas Land Records. Researchers use them to confirm ownership, check for liens, trace a chain of title or review a historic home's transfers before buying. The official Marion County Clerk page has details on recording, searching and property fraud alerts.
Marion County, TX Property Records & Statistics
Marion County has a median rent of $859, slightly below the Texas median of $874 and above the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 25.61% of occupied homes, a little above the state figure of 24.06% and the national figure of 21.81%.
The median home value is $106,000, well under the Texas median of $130,900 and the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate is 0.83%, lower than the state rate of 1.23% and only a little above the national rate of 0.74%, which keeps carrying costs modest for owners.
Median household income is $48,848, below the Texas figure of $60,132 and the national figure of $65,108. The unemployment rate is 6.77%, much higher than the state rate of 2.72% and the national rate of 2.87%.
Taken together, the data shows an affordable county with low home values, moderate taxes and rents, and lower incomes and weaker employment than the state and nation.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Marion
Marion County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations and foreclosure filings. The county has 17,909 total parcels, including 13,034 residential and 278 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 91.72% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The recorder holds 19,416 deeds and 3,830 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 3,064 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 17,909 |
| Residential Parcels | 13,034 |
| Commercial Parcels | 278 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 91.72% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 19,416 |
| Mortgage Records | 3,830 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 3,064 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 6 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignments and releases are the records that show what happened to a mortgage after it was filed. An assignment moves a loan from one holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien lifted.
Marion County has 5,267 assignment and release records. They include 684 assignment documents, 4,566 release documents and 17 other documents. Assignments were recorded from March 14, 2005, to July 21, 2025, and releases from January 4, 2005, to July 31, 2025.
Researchers can use them to confirm that past mortgages on a property were released, see how a loan changed hands and find liens that may still need attention before a purchase, sale or refinance.
How to Search Marion County, TX Property Records
Marion County property records are held by the county clerk, which records deeds, mortgages and other real estate documents, and by the appraisal district, which maintains assessments for the county's 17,909 parcels.
The Marion County Clerk page provides office details. The clerk's office is at 102 W Austin, Jefferson, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For recorded documents, use the Texas land records search, the official records search linked for the county.
To reach the appraisal district that serves Marion County, consult the Comptroller's Texas county appraisal district directory.
Search by owner name, property address or parcel number, review the results, and open the record that matches your property. For help locating a document, call the clerk at 903-665-3971.
Marion Registrar of Deeds
Marion County Clerk
Marion County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Marion County property records by address?
Parcel lookups by address are handled by the appraisal district for Marion County, which you can find through the Texas Comptroller directory. To see recorded documents for a property, use the Texas land records search.
How can I find property owners in Marion County?
Owners of record appear in appraisal district data for the county's 17,909 parcels. Recorded deeds show how ownership changed, and you can search them through the official records or by calling the Marion County Clerk at 903-665-3971.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Marion County?
Assessed values are set by the appraisal district, and the county's records reflect the 2024 assessment year. Find the district in the Texas Comptroller directory and ask for the value by owner name or account number. See the property tax page for protests.
Where can I find Marion County property tax bills and payment records?
The county tax assessor-collector issues property tax bills. The Texas Comptroller property tax page explains due dates and payment rules. For an account in Marion County, contact the tax office in Jefferson with an owner name or parcel number.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Marion County?
The Marion County Clerk records deeds, mortgages and related documents. Use the Texas land records search for online access, or visit the county clerk page. The office is at 102 W Austin, Jefferson, with weekday hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Marion County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are usually maintained by the appraisal district. Check the Texas Comptroller directory for the district and ask whether it offers a viewer. Maps help locate parcels but do not replace a legal survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Marion County?
Within Jefferson or another city, the city handles permits and zoning. Outside city limits, Texas counties have limited zoning authority, so call the Marion County Clerk at 903-665-3971 to learn which office issues a given permit.
How can I create a list of property owners in Marion County?
Compile an owner list by searching parcels individually or by asking the appraisal district about bulk data under the Texas Public Information Act. Use the clerk's official records to confirm recent deed transfers.