Barbour County, WV Property Records
Property records in Barbour, West Virginia document ownership, transfers, and legal interests in real estate throughout the county. These records typically include deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, easements, parcel information, and related filing details, along with assessment information used for property taxation. They are useful for verifying ownership, researching a property’s history, reviewing legal descriptions, preparing for a purchase or sale, and supporting title, estate, or tax-related matters.
Official Barbour property records are maintained primarily by the Barbour County Clerk, with assessment and parcel information available through the county assessor’s office. Users can access filing information and available land records through the county’s online resources or by visiting the appropriate county office in person. For official access, start with the county’s official property records search.
Barbour County, WV Property Records & Statistics
Barbour County has a median rent of $636, lower than the West Virginia median of $685.50 and well below the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 24.81% of occupied homes, a larger share than the state's 19.34% and the national 21.81%, so renting plays a bigger role here than in much of West Virginia even though monthly costs are modest.
The median home value is $113,300, slightly under the state figure of $115,500 and far below the national median of $173,750. Property taxes follow the same pattern: the county's median property tax rate of 0.44% is below the state's 0.53% and the national 0.74%. Buyers in Barbour County face low purchase prices and a light tax rate compared with most of the country.
Income and employment are the weaker side of the picture. The median household income is $44,042, compared with $50,938 statewide and $65,108 nationally. The unemployment rate of 5.19% is above both the state rate of 3.42% and the national rate of 2.87%.
Overall, the figures describe an affordable housing market with low rents, low home values and low property taxes, paired with incomes and job conditions that trail the state and the nation. A higher renter share suggests many households rely on rental housing.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Barbour
Barbour County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, and property valuations. The county has 15,675 total parcels for the 2024 assessment year, with tax records covering 89.78% of the population. Recorded documents include 15,158 deeds and 8,090 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 4,655 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 15,675 |
| Residential Parcels | 12,482 |
| Commercial Parcels | 439 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 89.78% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 15,158 |
| Mortgage Records | 8,090 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 4,655 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is first 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 cleared from the property.
Barbour County has 9,048 assignment and release records. They include 624 assignment documents recorded from June 26, 2000, to August 22, 2025, and 8,418 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005, to August 26, 2025, plus 6 other documents.
These records help researchers see who currently holds a mortgage, how a loan moved between lenders, and whether an earlier mortgage was released. That makes them useful for buyers, title researchers and owners checking a property's lien history before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Barbour County, WV Property Records
Barbour County property records are searched mainly through the County Clerk's office, which holds recorded deeds, mortgages and related documents. The county's parcel data covers 15,675 parcels, and the records include ownership, deed and mortgage history, and valuation information.
The Barbour County Clerk page explains the office's services. The Clerk's office is at 26 North Main Street, Philippi, and is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. For online searching, use the Barbour County official records search, where you can look up recorded documents.
To search, gather the owner name, property address or any recorded document details you have. Open the records search, enter the most specific name or details first, and review the documents that come up, such as deeds and mortgages. Opening a result shows the recording information you can use to confirm the transfer or lien.
If an online search doesn't return what you need, call the Clerk's office at 304-457-2232. Staff can explain what is held in the office and how to request copies of recorded documents.
Barbour Registrar of Deeds
The Barbour County Probate Office is located at 26 North Main Street, Philippi, WV, 26416 and can be reached at 304-457-2232. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through 129.71.117.241 or the official website barbourcountywv.org.
Barbour County Clerk
Barbour County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Barbour County property records by address?
Recorded documents can be searched through the Barbour County official records search, usually by name or document details. If an address search doesn't turn up a match, try the owner's name or call the County Clerk at 304-457-2232 for help locating the record.
How can I find property owners in Barbour County?
Owners appear on recorded deeds. Use the Barbour County official records search to find a deed and see who received the property. The County Clerk's office at 26 North Main Street, Philippi, can also help in person on weekdays.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Barbour County?
Barbour County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year and cover 15,675 parcels. For a specific property's assessed value, call the County Clerk's office at 304-457-2232, and staff can direct you to the office that keeps assessment information for the county.
Where can I find Barbour County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payment records are handled by county offices, and the County Clerk can point you to the right one. Call 304-457-2232 or visit 26 North Main Street, Philippi, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and have the owner name or parcel details ready.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Barbour County?
Deeds and mortgages are recorded with the Barbour County Clerk. Search them through the official records search, where deed records are available from January 3, 2006. You can also visit the County Clerk for copies.
Where can I access Barbour County parcel maps and GIS information?
The county has 15,675 parcels, and parcel maps are kept with county records. Call the County Clerk at 304-457-2232 to ask where parcel and GIS maps can be viewed or requested. Maps are references and are not legal surveys of boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Barbour County?
Permit and zoning questions depend on the property's location. Start with the Barbour County Clerk's page or call 304-457-2232 to be directed to the office that handles building permits and zoning. Properties inside a city may follow that city's rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Barbour County?
The online records search is built for individual lookups. For a list of owners, search recorded deeds in the official records search one property at a time, or call the County Clerk at 304-457-2232 to ask what bulk requests are available.