Clay County, WV Property Records
Property records in Clay, West Virginia document ownership, transfers, and legal interests in real estate within the town and surrounding Clay County. These records typically include deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, tax assessments, parcel details, and other filings that help establish a property’s history and current status. They are useful for buyers, sellers, title researchers, attorneys, lenders, and residents who need to verify ownership, review boundaries, estimate taxes, or investigate recorded encumbrances.
Official Clay property records are maintained primarily by Clay County offices, including the County Clerk for recorded land documents and the Assessor for valuation and parcel information. Users can access records by contacting or visiting the appropriate county office, and available online resources may be found through the county’s official government site for official property records.
Clay County, WV Property Records & Statistics
Clay County has some of the lowest housing costs in West Virginia. The median rent of $508 is well below the state median of $685.50 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 16.44% of occupied homes, lower than the state's 19.34% and the national 21.81%, so the large majority of households own their homes.
The median home value is $101,800, below the state's $115,500 and far below the national $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.36% is also well under the state's 0.53% and the national 0.74%. Buyers face low prices and a very light tax rate compared with most of the country.
Income and employment are less favorable. The median household income of $38,712 is well below the state's $50,938 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 4.55% is higher than the state's 3.42% and the national 2.87%.
The figures describe an inexpensive, owner-dominated housing market with low rents, low values and low taxes, set against incomes and job conditions that trail both the state and the nation.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Clay
Clay County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 10,206 total parcels, and tax records cover 80.04% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 3,932 deeds and 2,163 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 2,116 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 10,206 |
| Residential Parcels | 9,041 |
| Commercial Parcels | 192 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 80.04% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 3,932 |
| Mortgage Records | 2,163 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 2,116 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 3 |
How to Search Clay County, WV Property Records
Clay County property records are kept by the County Clerk's Office, which records deeds, mortgages and other real estate documents. The county has 10,206 parcels, and the records include ownership, recorded transfers, mortgage filings and valuation details.
The Clay County Clerk's Office page is the county's official resource for the office and its services. The office is at 246 Main St, Clay, and is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, for in-person searches and copies.
To search, bring the owner's name, the property address or any recorded document information you have. Staff can help you find the deeds and mortgages tied to a property, and each document shows the parties, recording date and legal description that confirm a match.
Because the county's recorded deeds in this dataset run from January 3, 2006, to November 26, 2014, older or newer documents may need to be requested directly. Call the Clerk's Office at 304-587-4259 to ask what is available and how to order copies.
Clay Registrar of Deeds
The Clay County Probate Office is located at 246 Main St, Clay, WV, 25043 and can be reached at 304-587-4259. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website claycounty.wv.gov.
Clay County Clerk's Office
Clay County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Clay County property records by address?
Visit the Clay County Clerk's Office at 246 Main St, Clay, with the property address or owner name, or call 304-587-4259. Staff can help locate the deed or mortgage tied to a property.
How can I find property owners in Clay County?
The owner is named on the most recent recorded deed. Contact the County Clerk's Office at 304-587-4259 or visit during weekday hours, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and ask for help finding the deed for a property or owner name.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Clay County?
Clay County's tax records cover 10,206 parcels for the 2024 assessment year. For the assessed value of a specific property, call the County Clerk's Office at 304-587-4259, and staff can direct you to the office that maintains assessments.
Where can I find Clay 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's Office at 304-587-4259 to be directed to the right one, and have the owner name or parcel details ready.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Clay County?
Deeds and mortgages are recorded with the County Clerk. Visit the Clay County Clerk's Office at 246 Main St, Clay, or call 304-587-4259 to ask about searching and requesting copies.
Where can I access Clay County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps cover the county's 10,206 parcels and show property locations. Call the County Clerk's Office at 304-587-4259 to ask where parcel and GIS maps can be viewed or requested. Maps are for reference and not a legal survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Clay County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on where the property is located. Call the Clay County Clerk's Office at 304-587-4259 and ask which office handles building permits and zoning for your address.
How can I create a list of property owners in Clay County?
County records are generally searched one property at a time. For a list of owners, call the County Clerk's Office at 304-587-4259 and ask what bulk record requests are possible and how to submit one.