Grant County, WV Property Records
Property records in Grant, West Virginia document real estate ownership, transfers, parcel details, assessed values, tax information, liens, plats, and recorded instruments such as deeds or mortgages. These records are useful for verifying ownership, researching property history, preparing for a purchase or sale, checking assessment data, and supporting legal or tax-related matters.
Official Grant property records are typically maintained by the Grant County Clerk for recorded land documents and by the Grant County Assessor for parcel and valuation information. Users can begin by visiting the county’s official government site for Grant property records or contacting the appropriate county office directly for certified copies, search procedures, fees, and record availability.
Grant County, WV Property Records & Statistics
Grant County has a median rent of $651, below the West Virginia median of $685.50 and the national median of $840.25. Home values are comparatively high for the state: the median home value is $148,200, well above the state's $115,500 but under the national $173,750. Only 14.51% of occupied housing is renter-occupied, compared with 19.34% in West Virginia and 21.81% nationally, which points to a county of mostly homeowners.
The median property tax rate is 0.32%, lower than the state rate of 0.53% and the national rate of 0.74%. Owners therefore pay relatively little in tax even though homes are worth more than the state typical.
Median household income is $51,898, slightly higher than the state's $50,938 but well below the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 3.47% is close to the state rate of 3.42% and somewhat above the national rate of 2.87%.
Taken together, the figures show a stable, owner-occupied housing market where rents stay below the state and national levels, home values lead the state, and property taxes are light. Incomes and employment sit near the state's averages.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Grant
Grant County property records span tax assessments, deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 12,685 total parcels, including 9,847 residential and 477 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 92.65% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The Recorder holds 10,116 deeds and 8,140 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 3,746 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 12,685 |
| Residential Parcels | 9,847 |
| Commercial Parcels | 477 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 92.65% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 10,116 |
| Mortgage Records | 8,140 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 3,746 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 3 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents the transfer of a mortgage from one lender or servicer to another, and a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien removed.
Grant County has 9,919 assignment and release records, made up of 967 assignment documents, 8,922 release documents, and 30 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 6, 2005, through July 8, 2025, and releases from January 3, 2005, through August 27, 2025.
These records help buyers, title researchers, and owners trace a loan through its lenders and confirm that earlier mortgages were satisfied. Checking for a recorded release is a practical step before a sale or refinance, since an unreleased mortgage can still appear as a claim on the property.
How to Search Grant County, WV Property Records
Grant County property records are maintained by the Grant County Clerk, located at 5 Highland Avenue in Petersburg. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and records deeds, mortgages, and related documents for the county's 12,685 parcels.
The Grant County Clerk's office page describes the services the Clerk provides and is the best place to start. To look up recorded documents online, use the Grant County official records search, which lets you search deeds, mortgages, and other instruments recorded in the county.
Begin with the owner's name or the type of document you want, then narrow the results by date. Open the matching entries to see the parties, the recording date, and the document type. Deeds show ownership transfers, while mortgages and releases show loans and their payoff.
For tax assessment or valuation questions, or if a document is not available online, call the Clerk's office at 304-257-4550 and staff can direct you to the appropriate office.
Grant Registrar of Deeds
The Grant County Probate Office is located at 5 Highland Avenue, Petersburg, WV, 26847 and can be reached at 304-257-4550. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through 129.71.112.124 or the official website grantcountywv.org.
Grant County Clerk
Grant County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Grant County property records by address?
Start with the Grant County official records search, which indexes recorded documents mostly by name and document type rather than street address. If you only have an address, look up the owner first and then confirm the property through the deed's description. The Grant County Clerk at 304-257-4550 can help match an address to a record.
How can I find property owners in Grant County?
Recent deeds identify the grantor and grantee of each transfer. Search them in the Grant County official records search by name or date range. For current assessment and ownership details, contact the county assessor through the courthouse, or visit the Grant County Clerk's office page for office information.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Grant County?
Assessed values are determined by the county assessor, and Grant County's records reflect the 2024 assessment year. The Clerk's recorded documents don't show assessed values, so contact the assessor through the courthouse. The Grant County Clerk at 304-257-4550 can direct you. The WV State Tax Department also explains how property is assessed.
Where can I find Grant County property tax bills and payment records?
West Virginia property tax bills are issued and collected by the county sheriff's tax office rather than the Clerk. Call the Grant County Clerk at 304-257-4550 for the sheriff's tax office contact, and have the owner name or parcel number ready so staff can locate the bill or payment history quickly.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Grant County?
Deeds, mortgages, and releases are recorded with the Grant County Clerk at 5 Highland Avenue, Petersburg. Search them online in the Grant County official records search, where the county holds 10,116 deed records from 2006 forward. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, for in-person requests.
Where can I access Grant County parcel maps and GIS information?
The WV Parcel Viewer shows statewide parcel boundaries, including the 12,685 parcels in Grant County. Maps are for reference only and are not legal surveys. For official tax maps kept locally, call the Grant County Clerk at 304-257-4550.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Grant County?
The Clerk's recorded documents do not include building permits or zoning decisions. Call the Grant County Clerk at 304-257-4550 and ask which office handles permits and floodplain review. If the property is inside Petersburg or another town, contact that town for its own permit and zoning rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Grant County?
The online search is made for individual lookups, so it does not export owner lists. You can search the Grant County official records search by date range to collect names from recent deeds. For a bulk request, call the Grant County Clerk at 304-257-4550 to ask what the office can provide.