Garfield County, WA Property Records
Property records in Garfield, Washington provide essential information about real estate within the community, including parcel numbers, ownership details, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax information, sales history, and recorded documents such as deeds or liens. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, researchers, and professionals who need to verify ownership, estimate taxes, review property boundaries, or understand a parcel’s history.
Because Garfield is located in Whitman County, official property records are maintained through county offices, including the assessor, treasurer, and auditor/recording functions. Users can access official information through the county’s Whitman County property records resources, where they can find assessment details, tax information, and guidance on recorded land documents. For certified copies or legal verification, contacting the appropriate Whitman County office directly is recommended.
Garfield County, WA Property Records & Statistics
Garfield County has a median rent of $725, well below the Washington median of $1,019 and also under the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 23.24% of occupied homes, lower than the state figure of 25.55% but a little above the national figure of 21.81%, so most households in this small eastern Washington county own their homes.
The median home value is $200,400, much lower than the state's $318,300 and moderately above the national median of $173,750. The county's median property tax rate is 0.7%, under both the state rate of 0.77% and the national rate of 0.74%. Together, these numbers show a market where buying a home and paying the ongoing tax bill both cost less than in much of the state.
The median household income is $57,792, below the $68,789 reported for Washington and the $65,108 national median, so lower housing costs go along with lower typical earnings. The unemployment rate is 3.13%, slightly higher than the state rate of 3.02% and the national rate of 2.87%.
In short, the figures describe an affordable, owner-oriented county with low rents and modest property taxes, where incomes sit below state and national levels and unemployment is only a little above average.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Garfield
Garfield County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 4,140 total parcels, with tax records covering 90.41% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 5,541 deeds and 1,866 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 742 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 4,140 |
| Residential Parcels | 1,303 |
| Commercial Parcels | 95 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 90.41% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 5,541 |
| Mortgage Records | 1,866 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 742 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 22 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien removed from the property.
Garfield County has 503 assignment and release records available for research. They include 30 assignment documents and 473 release documents. Assignments were recorded from December 8, 2020, through April 4, 2025, and releases from December 1, 2020, through August 12, 2025.
These records help researchers see who holds a mortgage on a property and whether earlier loans were satisfied. Buyers, owners, and title researchers can use them to follow a loan between lenders and to confirm that old mortgages no longer encumber a property before a sale or refinance. The date range also shows which recent periods are covered.
How to Search Garfield County, WA Property Records
Garfield County property records are held by the county's courthouse offices in Pomeroy, the county seat. The county Assessor maintains parcel, ownership, and valuation information, the Treasurer handles property tax bills, and the Auditor records deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents. Together they cover the county's 4,140 parcels and thousands of recorded documents.
For property tax rules, exemptions, and how assessments work statewide, see the Washington Department of Revenue property tax guide. It explains how counties value property and how levies are set, which helps when you read an assessment record.
To find a specific property, start with the address, owner name, or parcel number, and contact the Garfield County Assessor's Office for assessment details and the Auditor's Office for recorded deeds and mortgages. Staff can look up a parcel, confirm the assessed value, and provide copies of recorded documents.
Records can show ownership, assessed value, tax status, and recorded transactions. Review the most recent deed to confirm the current owner, then check for mortgages and releases to see whether liens remain. If you need help narrowing a search, ask the courthouse staff to confirm the parcel number first.
Garfield County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Garfield County property records by address?
Call or visit the Garfield County Assessor's Office at the courthouse in Pomeroy and give the property address. Staff can find the parcel number and share assessment details. Once you have the parcel number, the Auditor's Office can help you locate deeds and other recorded documents tied to the property.
How can I find property owners in Garfield County?
The Assessor's Office lists the current owner of each of the county's 4,140 parcels, and the Auditor's Office holds the recorded deeds that show how ownership changed hands. Contact either office at the Pomeroy courthouse with an address or parcel number, and ask for the latest recorded deed.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Garfield County?
Assessed values come from the Garfield County Assessor, and the county's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year. Contact the Assessor's Office with the address or parcel number. For background on how Washington counties value property, see the Washington Department of Revenue property tax guide.
Where can I find Garfield County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills are issued and collected by the Garfield County Treasurer at the courthouse in Pomeroy. Ask for your bill by parcel number, and request payment history if you need past receipts. The Washington Department of Revenue explains how levies and exemptions work.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Garfield County?
Deeds, mortgages, and releases are recorded by the Garfield County Auditor. The county's records include 5,541 deeds from January 6, 2006, through August 29, 2025. Visit the Auditor's Office at the courthouse in Pomeroy, and bring the owner name or parcel number to speed up the search.
Where can I access Garfield County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps for Garfield County's 4,140 parcels are kept by the Assessor's Office. Ask staff at the Pomeroy courthouse for a parcel map by address or parcel number. Maps are a reference tool and are not a legal survey, so consult a licensed surveyor when exact boundaries matter.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Garfield County?
Building permits and zoning for unincorporated Garfield County are handled by the county's planning or building staff at the courthouse in Pomeroy, while the City of Pomeroy manages rules inside city limits. Ask which jurisdiction covers your parcel before you plan construction or a land-use change.
How can I create a list of property owners in Garfield County?
Owner details are tied to individual parcels in the Assessor's records. To build a list for several properties, give the Assessor's Office the parcel numbers or addresses, and use recorded deeds from the Auditor to confirm transfers. For a large or bulk request, ask the courthouse offices what formats are available.