Roanoke County, VA Property Records
Property records in Roanoke, Virginia, cover the county that surrounds the independent City of Roanoke, and they document ownership, assessed values, property taxes, and the deeds, mortgages, and releases recorded against each parcel. They help owners, buyers, lenders, and title researchers confirm who holds title, trace a property's history, and prepare for a transaction.
Recorded documents are kept by the Roanoke County Circuit Court Clerk's Office in Salem. The clerk's page on the county website describes the office, and the state's official property records search lets you look up recorded instruments online.
Roanoke County, VA Property Records & Statistics
Roanoke County combines solid incomes with housing costs near the state average. The median rent is $1,004, slightly above the Virginia figure of $985.25 and above the national $840.25. The median home value is $223,600, a little under the state's $233,300 but well above the national $173,750.
The median property tax rate is 0.91%, higher than the state's 0.65% and the national 0.74%, so owners here pay more in tax relative to value than in much of Virginia. Renter-occupied housing makes up 24.4% of occupied homes, close to the state's 23.24% and a bit above the national 21.81%.
The median household income is $76,524.50, comfortably above the state's $64,686 and the national $65,108. Employment is strong as well, with an unemployment rate of 1.38% against 2.58% for Virginia and 2.87% nationally.
Overall, the figures describe a stable suburban county with above-average incomes, very low unemployment, moderate home values, and property taxes on the higher side.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Roanoke
Roanoke County has extensive property records, including assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure notices. The county has 46,179 total parcels, and tax records cover 99.14% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorder data lists 71,812 deed records and 40,692 mortgage records, with valuation data for 31,695 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 46,179 |
| Residential Parcels | 35,432 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,104 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 99.14% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 71,812 |
| Mortgage Records | 40,692 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 31,695 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 14,570 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows the loan was transferred from one lender to another, while a release shows the debt was paid and the lien removed from the property.
Roanoke County has 102,952 assignment and release records. They include 8,368 assignment documents and 94,486 release documents, along with 98 other documents. Assignments and releases were both recorded from January 3, 2005, through August 29, 2025.
This information helps buyers, owners, and title researchers see who currently holds a mortgage, follow a loan through its sales between lenders, and confirm that earlier loans were released before a sale or refinance. With about two decades of recorded activity, it is a useful way to check the financing history of a property.
How to Search Roanoke County, VA Property Records
Roanoke County property records are recorded by the Circuit Court Clerk's Office, which handles the deeds, deeds of trust, and releases for the county's 46,179 parcels. Deed records go back to April 6, 1995, and mortgage records to November 2, 2009.
For recorded documents, use the Virginia Official Records Search, the state court system's online search. You can search by name and open matching deeds and mortgages. The Roanoke County Circuit Court Clerk's Office page describes the office's services, and the Roanoke County eRecording page explains how to submit documents electronically.
The clerk's office is at 305 E. Main Street, Salem, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Call 540-387-6205 for help with a search or a copy request.
Before you start, have the owner's name or an approximate recording date on hand, review the matching results, and check names and dates against what you know about the property.
Roanoke Registrar of Deeds
Roanoke Сounty Circuit Court Clerk's Office
Roanoke County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Roanoke County property records by address?
Recorded documents are searched by name, so use the Virginia Official Records Search with the owner's name and match the legal description to your property. For help tying an address to a recorded deed, call the Circuit Court Clerk's Office in Salem at 540-387-6205.
How can I find property owners in Roanoke County?
Search by name in the Virginia Official Records Search to find deeds showing who bought or sold a property. You can also visit the Circuit Court Clerk's Office at 305 E. Main Street, Salem, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, for help locating records.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Roanoke County?
The county's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on October 11, 2024. Assessed values are maintained by county assessment staff. Find them through the Roanoke County website and have your parcel number or address ready.
Where can I find Roanoke County property tax bills and payment records?
Property taxes are billed and collected by the county's tax offices, not the court clerk. Start at the Roanoke County website to find the Treasurer and online payment options. Keep your parcel number or owner name available when checking a bill or payment history.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Roanoke County?
Deeds, mortgages, and releases are recorded at the Circuit Court Clerk's Office, and you can search them online through the Virginia Official Records Search. Deed records run from April 6, 1995 to August 27, 2025. To file documents electronically, see the eRecording page.
Where can I access Roanoke County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and GIS layers are published by the county. Begin at the Roanoke County website and look under its departments for mapping and GIS tools covering the county's 46,179 parcels. Online maps are for reference and do not replace a recorded plat or a licensed survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Roanoke County?
Building permits and zoning are handled by the county's community development staff, reachable through the Roanoke County website. Have the parcel address ready since zoning is set by parcel. Properties inside the City of Roanoke or the Town of Vinton follow those localities' own rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Roanoke County?
The online tools are meant for individual lookups, so there is no downloadable owner list. You can search owners one at a time through the Virginia Official Records Search. For a bulk request, call the Circuit Court Clerk's Office at 540-387-6205 to ask what is available and what fees apply.