Boone County, WV Property Records
Property records in Boone, West Virginia document ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax information, transfers, deeds, and related details for real estate within Boone County. These records are useful for confirming property ownership, researching sales history, estimating tax obligations, preparing for real estate transactions, and reviewing land or building information for legal, financial, or planning purposes.
Users can access official Boone property records through the Boone County Assessor’s Office, which maintains assessment and parcel information for properties in the county. For official information and available search resources, visit the county’s Boone property records page. Property deeds and recorded land documents may also be available through the Boone County Clerk’s Office, depending on the type of record needed.
Boone County, WV Property Records & Statistics
Boone County has a median rent of $636, below the West Virginia median of $685.50 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 25.49% of occupied homes, above both the state's 19.34% and the national 21.81%, meaning about a quarter of households rent.
Home values are low. The median home value of $76,800 is well under the state figure of $115,500 and the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.66% is higher than the state's 0.53%, though still lower than the national 0.74%. Even so, low values keep the actual tax cost for many homeowners modest.
The median household income is $59,631, higher than the state's $50,938 but below the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 3.7% is above the state's 3.42% and the national 2.87%, which points to a labor market that is somewhat tighter than average.
Overall, Boone County pairs inexpensive housing and below-average rents with incomes that are above the state level, a higher-than-average tax rate for West Virginia and a larger share of renters than the state or nation.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Boone
Boone County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 19,540 total parcels and tax records cover 77.35% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 14,372 deeds and 8,197 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 5,567 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 19,540 |
| Residential Parcels | 17,375 |
| Commercial Parcels | 581 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 77.35% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 14,372 |
| Mortgage Records | 8,197 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 5,567 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 29 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows the loan moving from one lender or holder to another, while a release shows that the mortgage was satisfied and the lien lifted from the property.
Boone County has 9,694 assignment and release records. They include 1,095 assignment documents recorded from January 18, 2005, to July 31, 2025, and 7,920 release documents recorded from January 4, 2005, to August 21, 2025, along with 679 other documents.
For property research, these records help confirm who holds a mortgage, trace how a loan changed hands and check whether an earlier loan was paid off. They are useful before a purchase, sale or refinance, when a clear lien history matters.
How to Search Boone County, WV Property Records
Boone County property records are held by the County Clerk, who records deeds, mortgages and related real estate documents. The county has 19,540 parcels, and the records include ownership, deed and mortgage history, and valuation information.
The Boone County Clerk website describes the office and its services. For online searching, use the Boone County official records search, which lets you look up recorded documents. The Clerk's office is at 200 State Street, Madison, and is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
To search, start with the owner's name or the property details you have. Open the records search, enter the name, and review the deeds, mortgages and other documents returned. Each result shows recording details that help you confirm the property and see how ownership changed.
If you can't find a document online, call the Clerk's office at 304-369-7330. Staff can explain what is held in the office and how to request copies.
Boone Registrar of Deeds
The Boone County Probate Office is located at 200 State Street, Madison, WV, 25130 and can be reached at 304-369-7330. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through 129.71.203.53 or the official website boonecountyclerkwv.com.
Boone County Clerk
Boone County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Boone County property records by address?
Use the Boone County official records search to look up recorded documents. If an address doesn't return a match, try the owner's name instead, or call the County Clerk at 304-369-7330 for help finding the right record.
How can I find property owners in Boone County?
Owners are named on recorded deeds. Search the official records search for the property's deed to see the current owner. The Boone County Clerk at 200 State Street, Madison, can also assist in person.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Boone County?
Boone County's tax records cover 19,540 parcels for the 2024 assessment year. For a specific property's assessed value, call the County Clerk at 304-369-7330, and staff can direct you to the office that keeps assessment information.
Where can I find Boone County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payment records are handled by county offices separate from deed recording. Call the County Clerk at 304-369-7330 to be pointed to the right office, and have the owner name or parcel details ready when you call.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Boone County?
Deeds and mortgages are recorded with the County Clerk. Search them through the official records search, or visit the Boone County Clerk at 200 State Street, Madison, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Where can I access Boone County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps cover the county's 19,540 parcels and show property locations and boundaries. Call the County Clerk at 304-369-7330 to ask where parcel and GIS maps are available. Maps are for reference and aren't a substitute for a survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Boone County?
Permit and zoning requirements depend on where the property sits, and towns may set their own rules. Call the Boone County Clerk at 304-369-7330 to be directed to the office that handles building permits and zoning.
How can I create a list of property owners in Boone County?
Owner records are designed for single-property lookups. To build a list, search recorded deeds one property at a time in the official records search, or call the County Clerk at 304-369-7330 to ask about bulk record requests.