Hampshire County, WV Property Records
Property records in Hampshire, West Virginia document ownership and land-related details for real estate throughout Hampshire County. These records may include deeds, parcel information, legal descriptions, assessed values, tax records, plats, transfers, mortgages, and liens. They are useful for confirming ownership, researching property history, preparing real estate transactions, reviewing tax obligations, and conducting title or boundary research.
Users can access official Hampshire property records through the Hampshire County Clerk’s Office for recorded land documents and through the Hampshire County Assessor for parcel and assessment information. Online assessment and parcel details may be available through the county’s official Hampshire property records search portal, while certified copies or detailed recorded instruments may require contacting or visiting the appropriate county office.
Hampshire County, WV Property Records & Statistics
Hampshire County has a median rent of $641.50, below the West Virginia median of $685.50 and the national median of $840.25. Homes, however, are among the pricier in the state: the median home value is $174,000, far above the state's $115,500 and slightly above the national $173,750. Renter-occupied housing is 18.8% of occupied homes, a little under the state's 19.34% and the national 21.81%.
Property taxes are light. The county's median property tax rate of 0.38% is below the state rate of 0.53% and the national rate of 0.74%, which softens the cost of owning a higher-valued home.
Median household income is $51,071, just above the state's $50,938 but well under the national $65,108. Employment is strong, with an unemployment rate of 2.22% that is lower than the state's 3.42% and the national 2.87%.
Together, the figures describe a county where cheap rents sit beside high home values, taxes are low, and jobs are plentiful. Buying costs more than elsewhere in West Virginia, while renting and ongoing taxes remain affordable.
Median Rent
Median Property Tax Rate
Median Home Value
Median Income
Unemployment Rate
Renter Occupied Housing
Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Hampshire
Hampshire County property records cover tax assessments, deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 21,781 total parcels, including 19,327 residential and 398 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 96.52% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 13,688 deeds and 16,385 mortgages, with valuation data for 8,063 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 21,781 |
| Residential Parcels | 19,327 |
| Commercial Parcels | 398 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 96.52% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 13,688 |
| Mortgage Records | 16,385 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 8,063 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 41 |
How to Search Hampshire County, WV Property Records
The Hampshire County Clerk, located at 19 E. Main Street in Romney, keeps the county's recorded deeds, mortgages, and related documents. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and serves a county of 21,781 parcels.
Visit the Hampshire County Clerk's website for office information and services. To research recorded documents from your computer, use the Hampshire County official records search, which indexes deeds, mortgages, and other instruments.
Searching works best when you start with an owner name or a document type and then limit the results by date. Open the matching entries to see who the parties were, when the document was recorded, and what kind of transaction it represents. Deeds show transfers of ownership; mortgages show recorded loans.
If you need an older document, or help with assessments and tax bills that are handled by other county offices, call the Clerk's office at 304-822-5112.
Hampshire Registrar of Deeds
The Hampshire County Probate Office is located at 19 E. Main Street, Romney, WV, 26757 and can be reached at 304-822-5112. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through 129.71.205.207 or the official website hampshirecountyclerk.weebly.com.
Hampshire County Clerk
Hampshire County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Hampshire County property records by address?
The Hampshire County official records search is organized around names and document types rather than street addresses. If you only have an address, identify the owner first, then search for the deed and verify the legal description. The Hampshire County Clerk at 304-822-5112 can help connect an address to a parcel.
How can I find property owners in Hampshire County?
Search recent deeds in the Hampshire County official records search to see the grantor and grantee of each transfer. Current assessment and ownership details are held by the county assessor. The Hampshire County Clerk's website provides office information if you need to reach the right department.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Hampshire County?
The county assessor determines assessed values, and Hampshire County's records reflect the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents do not include assessments, so contact the assessor at the courthouse, or call the Hampshire County Clerk at 304-822-5112 for directions. The WV State Tax Department also explains how property is assessed.
Where can I find Hampshire County property tax bills and payment records?
West Virginia property taxes are billed and collected by the county sheriff's tax office, not the Clerk. Call the Hampshire County Clerk at 304-822-5112 to get the sheriff's contact details. Bring the owner name or parcel number so staff can find the bill and any prior payments.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Hampshire County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other instruments are recorded with the Hampshire County Clerk at 19 E. Main Street, Romney. Search them online through the Hampshire County official records search, or visit Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Clerk's website has additional information.
Where can I access Hampshire County parcel maps and GIS information?
The WV Parcel Viewer displays parcel boundaries statewide, including Hampshire County's 21,781 parcels. These maps help locate a property but are not legal surveys. For official tax maps kept locally, call the Hampshire County Clerk at 304-822-5112.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Hampshire County?
Permits and zoning are not part of the Clerk's recorded documents. Call the Hampshire County Clerk at 304-822-5112 and ask which office handles building and floodplain permits for your area. For property inside Romney, check with the town about its own rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Hampshire County?
The online search is built for single lookups and does not export owner lists. You can search the Hampshire County official records search by date range and collect names from recent deeds. For a bulk request, call the Hampshire County Clerk at 304-822-5112 to ask what is possible.