Refugio County, TX Property Records
Refugio, Texas, property records document how land and buildings in Refugio County are owned, valued, taxed, and transferred. They include deeds, mortgages, assignments and releases, parcel and assessment data, valuation figures, and foreclosure notices. These records help buyers confirm ownership, help owners review assessments, and give title researchers a documented history for a property.
Official recorded documents are kept by the Refugio County Clerk. The county's official property records page describes the clerk's office, and the online records search lets you find recorded instruments by name or date.
Refugio County, TX Property Records & Statistics
Refugio County has a median rent of $719, below the Texas median of $874 and the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing is only 16.2% of homes, compared with 24.06% in the state and 21.81% nationally, so most households own.
The median home value is $92,000, well under the state median of $130,900 and the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 1.31% is above the Texas rate of 1.23% and well above the national rate of 0.74%. Homes are inexpensive here, but owners pay a somewhat higher tax rate than most.
The median household income is $55,455, below the state figure of $60,132 and the national figure of $65,108. The unemployment rate is 1.45%, much lower than 2.72% in Texas and 2.87% nationally.
Overall, Refugio County offers low rents and affordable homes with a mostly owner-occupied market, incomes a bit under average, and very low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Refugio
Refugio County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 9,017 total parcels, including 4,884 residential and 340 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 92.73% of the population. Recorded documents include 8,213 deeds and 1,935 mortgages, and valuation data covers 2,331 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 9,017 |
| Residential Parcels | 4,884 |
| Commercial Parcels | 340 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 92.73% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 8,213 |
| Mortgage Records | 1,935 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 2,331 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 95 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents a loan moving from one lender to another, and a release shows that the loan was paid and the lien cleared.
Refugio County has 626 assignment and release records, including 124 assignment documents and 502 release documents. Assignments were recorded from May 17, 2021, to June 26, 2025, and releases from May 3, 2021, to July 31, 2025.
These records help buyers and owners confirm that earlier mortgages were released and see who holds a current loan. They are useful before a sale or refinance to catch liens that may still be open.
How to Search Refugio County, TX Property Records
Refugio County property records are recorded by the County Clerk, who maintains deeds, mortgages, and related documents for the county's 9,017 parcels. You can find ownership transfers, loan records, assignments, releases, and foreclosure notices, and search by name, document type, or recording date.
Start with the Refugio County Clerk page for office information and recording guidance. To look up documents, use the Refugio County official records search, an online portal for recorded instruments.
To search, open the portal, enter a grantor or grantee name, add a date range if you know roughly when the document was recorded, and open the matching result to view details. The clerk's office is at 808 Commerce St. in Refugio, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and can be reached at 361-526-2233.
Having an owner name and approximate date ready makes the search quicker.
Refugio Registrar of Deeds
Refugio County Clerk
Refugio County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Refugio County property records by address?
Assessment records are held by the appraisal district, which can locate a parcel by address. Recorded documents are searched by name or date in the Refugio County official records search. If a search does not return a match, call the County Clerk at 361-526-2233.
How can I find property owners in Refugio County?
Search the official records search by grantor or grantee name to find deeds and ownership transfers. The appraisal district can confirm the current owner of a parcel, and the County Clerk can answer questions about recorded documents.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Refugio County?
Assessed values are set by the appraisal district, and county records show the 2024 assessment year. Contact the district for a parcel's appraised value. The Texas Comptroller's property tax resources explain notices and the protest process.
Where can I find Refugio County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are issued by the county tax assessor-collector rather than the County Clerk. The Texas Comptroller's property tax resources can help locate the tax office, or call the courthouse in Refugio. Have your parcel number or owner name ready.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Refugio County?
The County Clerk records deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases. Search them through the official records search or see the County Clerk page. The office is at 808 Commerce St., Refugio, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Refugio County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps for Refugio County's 9,017 parcels are generally provided by the appraisal district. Ask the district whether it offers a map viewer or map sheets. Maps are a reference only and do not replace a licensed survey for boundary questions.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Refugio County?
Permit rules depend on location. Properties inside Refugio or another town follow that city's building and zoning rules, while rural land is handled at the county level with limited zoning authority. Contact the city office or the county courthouse before building, and ask about floodplain requirements near the coast.
How can I create a list of property owners in Refugio County?
The online tools support one-property lookups. To build an owner list, request parcel and owner data from the appraisal district for your area, and call the County Clerk at 361-526-2233 about recorded deeds for a period. Staff can explain what bulk records and fees apply.