Kanawha County, WV Property Records
Property records in Kanawha, West Virginia document important details about real estate within Kanawha County, including parcel ownership, legal descriptions, assessed values, tax districts, acreage, building characteristics, sales history, and related mapping information. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, researchers, and professionals who need to verify ownership, review valuation data, estimate property taxes, or support due diligence before a real estate transaction.
Official Kanawha property records can be accessed through local government offices, primarily the Kanawha County Assessor for assessment and parcel information and the County Clerk for recorded deeds and land documents. Users can begin with the Kanawha County Assessor’s property records page for official assessment resources and guidance on searching county property information.
Kanawha County, WV Property Records & Statistics
Kanawha County has a median rent of $839, well above the West Virginia median of $685.50 and nearly equal to the national median of $840.25. Despite the higher rents, the median home value is $104,150, lower than the state's $115,500 and far below the national $173,750. Renter-occupied housing is 25.93% of occupied homes, above the state's 19.34% and the national 21.81%, reflecting the county's larger urban population around Charleston.
The median property tax rate is 0.69%, higher than the state rate of 0.53% and close to the national rate of 0.74%. Combined with modest home values, this means taxes take a relatively large share of a home's worth.
Median household income is $53,750, above the state's $50,938 but well below the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 3.38% is slightly lower than the state's 3.42% and a bit higher than the national 2.87%.
Overall, Kanawha County has a more urban housing profile than most of the state, with higher rents, many renters, and above-average taxes, alongside affordable home prices and incomes slightly ahead of the state.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Kanawha
Kanawha County property records include tax assessments, deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 124,922 total parcels, including 108,180 residential and 6,703 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 83.64% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 69,763 deeds and 4,486 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 62,113 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 124,922 |
| Residential Parcels | 108,180 |
| Commercial Parcels | 6,703 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 83.64% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 69,763 |
| Mortgage Records | 4,486 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 62,113 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 3,503 |
How to Search Kanawha County, WV Property Records
Kanawha County's recorded property documents are handled by the Kanawha County Clerk at 409 Virginia Street East in Charleston. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and its records support the county's 124,922 parcels.
The Kanawha County Clerk's Office page is the official starting point for the office's services, including how to access and request land records.
When you search, gather the owner's name, the parcel details, or the type of document you need. Recorded deeds show how ownership passed from one party to another, and mortgages show recorded loans. Kanawha County's deed records reach back to 1989, which helps trace longer ownership histories, while mortgage records begin in 2005.
For help with a specific record, or for assessment and tax questions handled by other county offices, call the Clerk's office at 304-357-0130 or visit the Charleston office during business hours.
Kanawha Registrar of Deeds
The Kanawha County Probate Office is located at 409 Virginia Street East, Charleston, WV, 25301 and can be reached at 304-357-0130. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website kanawha.us.
Kanawha County Clerk
Kanawha County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Kanawha County property records by address?
Start with the Kanawha County Clerk's Office page for the office's land records services. Records are generally searched by owner name and document type rather than address, so identify the owner first and then locate the deed. The Kanawha County Clerk at 304-357-0130 can help match an address to a parcel.
How can I find property owners in Kanawha County?
Ownership transfers are recorded as deeds with the Kanawha County Clerk. The Kanawha County Clerk's Office page explains how to access them, or you can call 304-357-0130. The county assessor holds current ownership and assessment data and can be reached through the courthouse in Charleston.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Kanawha County?
The county assessor sets assessed values, and Kanawha County's records reflect the 2024 assessment year, last updated August 18, 2025. Recorded deeds do not list assessments, so contact the assessor at the courthouse or call the Clerk at 304-357-0130. The WV State Tax Department also explains how property is assessed.
Where can I find Kanawha County property tax bills and payment records?
West Virginia property taxes are billed and collected by the county sheriff's tax office rather than the Clerk. Call the Kanawha County Clerk at 304-357-0130 to get the sheriff's contact details. Have the owner name or parcel number ready so staff can find your bill and payment history.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Kanawha County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other instruments are recorded at the Kanawha County Clerk's office, 409 Virginia Street East, Charleston, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Kanawha County Clerk's Office page has details on accessing records, and staff are available at 304-357-0130.
Where can I access Kanawha County parcel maps and GIS information?
The WV Parcel Viewer displays parcel boundaries statewide, including Kanawha County's 124,922 parcels. These maps help locate a property but are not legal surveys. For official tax maps kept locally, call the Kanawha County Clerk at 304-357-0130.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Kanawha County?
Permits and zoning are not part of the Clerk's recorded documents. Call the Kanawha County Clerk at 304-357-0130 and ask which office handles building, zoning, and floodplain permits for your area. Properties within Charleston, South Charleston, or another city follow that city's own rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Kanawha County?
The Clerk's record lookups are built for individual properties and do not produce owner lists. For a larger request, call the Kanawha County Clerk at 304-357-0130 or visit the Kanawha County Clerk's Office page to ask what the office can provide, such as copies of recorded deeds for a date range.