Russell County, VA Property Records
Property records in Russell, Virginia, document land ownership in this Southwest Virginia county, including how parcels are assessed and taxed and which deeds, mortgages, and releases have been recorded. They are useful for confirming title, checking a property's transfer history, understanding tax obligations, and doing due diligence before buying, selling, or borrowing against land.
The Russell County Circuit Court Clerk's Office in Lebanon records and maintains land documents. Its Russell County Circuit Court page provides office information, and the state's official records search lets you look up recorded instruments online.
Russell County, VA Property Records & Statistics
Russell County is one of the most affordable housing markets in Virginia. The median rent is $701, below the state's $985.25 and the national $840.25. The median home value is $103,800, far under the Virginia median of $233,300 and the national $173,750.
The median property tax rate is 0.54%, lower than the state's 0.65% and the national 0.74%, so the cost of owning is low in both value and tax. Renter-occupied housing is 24.15% of occupied homes, a little above the state's 23.24% and the national 21.81%.
The median household income is $44,026, well below the state's $64,686 and the national $65,108. Lower incomes help explain the low rents and home values. The unemployment rate is 2.25%, under the state's 2.58% and the national 2.87%.
Overall, the figures describe a low-cost county with light property taxes and low unemployment, where household incomes are substantially lower than state and national levels.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Russell
Russell County property records cover assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure notices. The county has 22,450 total parcels, with tax records covering 100% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Recorder data lists 14,655 deed records and 8,138 mortgage records, and 8,666 properties have valuation data.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 22,450 |
| Residential Parcels | 9,322 |
| Commercial Parcels | 302 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 100% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 14,655 |
| Mortgage Records | 8,138 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 8,666 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 632 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records describe what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows a loan was transferred to a new lender, while a release shows it was paid off and the lien removed.
Russell County has 12,108 assignment and release records. They include 861 assignment documents recorded from January 16, 2007, through August 26, 2025, and 11,236 release documents recorded from April 24, 1980, through August 26, 2025, plus 11 other documents.
Buyers, owners, and title researchers use these records to see who holds a mortgage, follow a loan between lenders, and confirm earlier loans were cleared before a sale or refinance. The release records go back to 1980, which is useful for checking old loans on long-held land.
How to Search Russell County, VA Property Records
Russell County's land records are recorded by the Circuit Court Clerk's Office in Lebanon, which keeps deeds, deeds of trust, and releases for the county's 22,450 parcels. Deed and mortgage records are available from January 3, 2007 through August 2025.
For recorded documents, use the Virginia Official Records Search, the court system's online portal, to search by name and open matching deeds and mortgages. The Russell County Circuit Court Clerk's Office page describes the office and its services.
In person, the clerk's office is at 53 East Main Street, Lebanon, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Call 276-889-8023 for help with searches or copies.
Before you search, gather the owner's name, the property address, or an approximate transaction date. Review the results and compare names and dates to confirm the record belongs to the property you are researching.
Russell Registrar of Deeds
Russell County Circuit Court Clerk's Office
Russell County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Russell County property records by address?
Recorded land records are indexed by name, so use the Virginia Official Records Search with the owner's name and match the legal description to the property. For help connecting an address to a deed, call the Circuit Court Clerk's Office in Lebanon at 276-889-8023.
How can I find property owners in Russell 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 53 East Main Street, Lebanon, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Russell County?
The county's assessment year is 2025, with the latest assessor update on July 18, 2025. Assessed values are kept by the county's assessment staff, reachable through the Russell County website. Have your parcel number or address ready when you ask.
Where can I find Russell County property tax bills and payment records?
Property taxes are billed and collected by the county's tax offices rather than the court clerk. Use the Russell County website to find the Treasurer and payment options, and keep your parcel number or owner name ready when you ask about a bill.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Russell County?
Deeds, mortgages, and releases are recorded at the Circuit Court Clerk's Office and can be searched online through the Virginia Official Records Search. Deed records run from January 3, 2007 to August 21, 2025. You can also call 276-889-8023.
Where can I access Russell County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel and GIS maps are published by the county. Begin at the Russell County website and look under its departments for mapping tools covering the county's 22,450 parcels. Online maps are for reference and do not replace a recorded plat or a licensed boundary survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Russell County?
Building permits and zoning are handled by county planning and building staff, listed on the Russell County website. Have the property address ready, because zoning applies parcel by parcel. If the property lies inside a town such as Lebanon, ask about that town's rules too.
How can I create a list of property owners in Russell County?
The online tools support single-property lookups, so a complete owner list is not offered for download. 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 276-889-8023 and ask what is available.