Fayette County, WV Property Records
Property records in Fayette, West Virginia, document real estate ownership and related land information throughout Fayette County. These records commonly include deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, parcel descriptions, assessed values, tax information, and ownership transfer history. They are useful for verifying property ownership, researching boundaries, reviewing tax obligations, supporting real estate transactions, and conducting legal or historical research. Official Fayette property records can be accessed through the Fayette County Assessor for assessment and parcel details, and through the County Clerk for recorded documents such as deeds and liens. Users can begin with the county’s official property records resources or contact the appropriate county office for in-person assistance and certified copies.
Fayette County, WV Property Records & Statistics
Fayette County has a median rent of $625, lower than the West Virginia median of $685.50 and well below the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 24.48% of occupied homes, above the state's 19.34% and the national 21.81%.
The median home value is $91,500, below the state's $115,500 and far below the national $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.6% is higher than the state's 0.53%, though still lower than the national 0.74%. Low home values keep the actual tax bill modest even with a rate above the state average.
The median household income of $46,131 trails the state's $50,938 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 4.3% is above the state's 3.42% and the national 2.87%, so job conditions are softer than average.
Overall, Fayette County offers low rents and low home values, a tax rate slightly above the state's, and a larger-than-average rental share, while incomes and employment lag behind the state and the nation.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Fayette
Fayette County property records cover tax assessments, recorded mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 39,318 total parcels, and tax records cover 80.29% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 752 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 13,523 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 39,318 |
| Residential Parcels | 35,003 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,464 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 80.29% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Mortgage Records | 752 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 13,523 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 288 |
| Latest Notice of Trustee Sale | May 14, 2025 |
How to Search Fayette County, WV Property Records
Fayette County property records are kept by the County Clerk, who records deeds, mortgages and other real estate documents. The county has 39,318 parcels, and the records include ownership, recorded transfers, mortgage filings and valuation details.
The Fayette County Clerk page describes the office and its services. For online searching, use the Fayette County official records search to look up recorded documents. The Clerk's office is at 100 Court Street, Fayetteville, 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. Enter the name in the records search, then review the documents returned. Recording dates, parties and descriptions help you confirm that a document matches your property.
If you can't find a record online, call the Clerk's office at 304-574-4225. Staff can explain what is available and how to request copies.
Fayette Registrar of Deeds
The Fayette County Probate Office is located at 100 Court Street, Fayetteville, WV, 25840 and can be reached at 304-574-4225. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through 129.71.202.7 or the official website fayettecounty.wv.gov.
Fayette County Clerk
Fayette County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Fayette County property records by address?
Use the Fayette County official records search to look up recorded documents. If an address doesn't return a match, try the owner's name, or call the County Clerk at 304-574-4225 for help locating the record.
How can I find property owners in Fayette County?
The owner is named on the most recent recorded deed. Find it in the official records search, or visit the Fayette County Clerk at 100 Court Street, Fayetteville.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Fayette County?
Fayette County's tax records cover 39,318 parcels for the 2024 assessment year. For a specific property's assessed value, call the County Clerk at 304-574-4225, and staff can direct you to the office that maintains assessments.
Where can I find Fayette 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 304-574-4225 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 Fayette County?
Deeds and mortgages are recorded with the County Clerk. Search them in the official records search, or visit the Clerk's page. The office is open weekdays, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Where can I access Fayette County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps cover the county's 39,318 parcels and show property locations. Call the County Clerk at 304-574-4225 to ask where parcel and GIS maps can be viewed. Maps are for reference and do not replace a boundary survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Fayette County?
Permit and zoning requirements depend on the property's location. Call the Fayette County Clerk at 304-574-4225 and ask which office handles building permits and zoning for your address.
How can I create a list of property owners in Fayette County?
Online records suit one-property lookups. Search deeds individually in the official records search, or call the County Clerk at 304-574-4225 to ask about larger record requests.