Walla Walla County, WA Property Records
Property records in Walla Walla, Washington document important details about land and buildings, including parcel ownership, assessed values, property taxes, legal descriptions, sales history, zoning-related information, and recorded documents such as deeds or liens. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, real estate professionals, researchers, and property owners who need to verify ownership, review tax obligations, estimate property value, or conduct due diligence before a transaction. Official Walla Walla property information can be accessed through county government offices, particularly the Assessor for parcel and valuation data and the Auditor for recorded documents. Users can begin with the county’s official online resources for Walla Walla property records, where they can find guidance on searching parcels, assessments, and related property information.
Walla Walla County, WA Property Records & Statistics
Walla Walla County has a median rent of $1,032, just above the Washington median of $1,019 and well above the national figure of $840.25. The median home value is $298,400, below the state's $318,300 but well above the national $173,750. Home prices here sit under the state level, while rents are close to it.
The median property tax rate is 0.9%, higher than the state rate of 0.77% and the national rate of 0.74%. Even with lower home values, owners pay a larger share of value in tax than in much of Washington. Renter-occupied housing makes up 33.48% of occupied homes, compared with 25.55% statewide and 21.81% nationally, indicating a large rental market, which reflects the college and wine-industry economy.
Median household income is $72,115, above $68,789 in the state and $65,108 nationally. The unemployment rate of 3.27% is slightly higher than the state's 3.02% and the national 2.87%.
Overall, the figures describe a county with moderate home values, above-average property taxes, incomes that edge past state and national medians, and a renter share higher than the state and the country.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Walla Walla
Walla Walla County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 30,935 total parcels, including 19,803 residential and 1,652 commercial parcels, assessed for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 50,751 deeds and 32,488 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 16,074 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 30,935 |
| Residential Parcels | 19,803 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,652 |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 50,751 |
| Mortgage Records | 32,488 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 16,074 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 785 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records trace a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a loan was transferred from one lender or holder to another, while a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien removed from the property.
Walla Walla County has 56,485 assignment and release records, including 5,653 assignment documents, recorded from July 23, 2004, through September 2, 2025, and 50,743 release documents, recorded from January 3, 2005, through September 2, 2025, along with 89 other documents.
For property research, these records help show who holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans were satisfied. Buyers, owners, and title researchers can use them to confirm that liens were released, follow a loan between lenders, and spot mortgages that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Walla Walla County, WA Property Records
Walla Walla County property records are held by several county offices. The Auditor's Office records deeds, mortgages, and other documents, while the Assessor and Treasurer maintain valuations and tax information for the county's 30,935 parcels. Records include ownership, assessed values, tax details, and recorded transactions.
For recorded documents, begin with the Walla Walla County Auditor's recording page. To search deeds, mortgages, and other filings online, use the Walla Walla County recorded documents search. The Auditor's Office is at 315 West Main Street, Walla Walla, and is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The listed phone number is 509-524-2549.
For assessment and tax details, visit the Walla Walla County Assessor, which maintains property values.
Before searching, collect the property address, owner name, or parcel number. Enter the most complete details you have, review the results, and open the record that matches your property. If a document isn't available online, contact the Auditor's Office.
Walla Walla Registrar of Deeds
The Walla Walla County Probate Office is located at 315 West Main Street, Walla Walla, WA, 99362 and can be reached at 509-524- 2549. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through recorder.co.walla-walla.wa.us or the official website co.walla-walla.wa.us.
Walla Walla County Auditor's Office
Walla Walla County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Walla Walla County property records by address?
Use the Walla Walla County Assessor to look up parcel information by street address. For recorded documents connected to the property, use the recorded documents search. If an address doesn't match, try a shorter version or call the Auditor's Office at 509-524-2549.
How can I find property owners in Walla Walla County?
Owner names appear in assessment records and on recorded deeds. Search the Walla Walla County recorded documents for the deed that transferred ownership, which names the grantor and grantee. The Auditor's Office at 315 West Main Street, Walla Walla, can also help in person.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Walla Walla County?
The Walla Walla County Assessor determines assessed values. The county's records show the 2024 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on February 17, 2025. Look up the parcel by address or parcel number, and contact the Assessor's Office with valuation questions.
Where can I find Walla Walla County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax statements and payments are handled by the Walla Walla County Treasurer, listed on the county website. Contact the Treasurer with a parcel number or address to get a statement or payment history, or to ask about paying a bill.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Walla Walla County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are kept by the Walla Walla County Auditor. Use the recorded documents search, or see the Auditor's recording page. Deed records go back to January 3, 2006.
Where can I access Walla Walla County parcel maps and GIS information?
Walla Walla County provides parcel maps and GIS information through the county website, covering its 30,935 parcels. The maps show parcel boundaries and are useful for reference, but they are not a legal survey of a property's boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Walla Walla County?
Permits and zoning for unincorporated areas are handled by the county's community development staff, listed on the county website. For properties inside the City of Walla Walla or another city, check with that city for its own permit and zoning rules before you build.
How can I create a list of property owners in Walla Walla County?
The county's online tools are meant for single-property lookups. Owner details come from Assessor records and from deeds in the recorded documents search. For a larger list or bulk records, call the Auditor's Office at 509-524-2549 to ask what is available.