Putnam County, WV Property Records
Property records in Putnam, West Virginia provide official information about real estate ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, property classifications, transfers, and tax-related details. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, attorneys, lenders, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review assessment history, confirm legal descriptions, or understand property tax obligations.
Official Putnam property records are maintained at the county level, primarily through the Putnam County Assessor and related county offices. Users can access assessment and parcel information through the county’s official property records resources, or contact the Assessor’s Office for help with property cards, ownership updates, exemptions, and valuation questions. For deeds and recorded documents, users may also need to consult the Putnam County Clerk’s Office.
Putnam County, WV Property Records & Statistics
Putnam County is one of the higher-cost housing markets in West Virginia. The median rent is $910, well above the state median of $685.50 and above the national figure of $840.25. The median home value of $166,700 is far higher than the state's $115,500 and approaches the national median of $173,750.
Property taxes are moderate. The county's median property tax rate of 0.63% is above the state's 0.53% but below the national 0.74%, so owners pay somewhat more than the typical West Virginian relative to home value.
The median household income is $71,974, much higher than the state's $50,938 and above the national $65,108. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, lower than both the state's 3.42% and the national 2.87%, which points to a strong local job market and helps explain the higher housing costs.
Renter-occupied housing makes up 16.67% of occupied homes, below the state's 19.34% and the national 21.81%. Putnam County is therefore mostly owner-occupied, with higher incomes, low unemployment, and housing costs that sit above the state level and close to national norms.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Putnam
Putnam County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 36,987 total parcels, including 31,147 residential and 1,447 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 81.89% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 42,579 deeds and 43,072 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 17,934 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 36,987 |
| Residential Parcels | 31,147 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,447 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 81.89% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 42,579 |
| Mortgage Records | 43,072 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 17,934 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 249 |
How to Search Putnam County, WV Property Records
Putnam County property records are maintained through the County Clerk's office in Winfield, which records deeds, mortgages, and related documents. The county has 36,987 parcels, and the records cover ownership, assessments, valuations, recorded transactions, and foreclosure filings.
Use the Putnam County official records portal to look up recorded deeds and mortgages. The Putnam County Clerk website has office information, and its eRecording page explains how documents can be submitted electronically.
To search, have a property address, owner name, or parcel number ready. Enter the most complete details you have, review the results, and open the document that matches the property. Deed records are available from January 1, 2006, through August 1, 2025, and mortgage records from January 3, 2006, through August 1, 2025.
The County Clerk is at 12093 Winfield Road, Winfield, and can be reached at 304-586-0202. Hours are Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Putnam Registrar of Deeds
The Putnam County Probate Office is located at 12093 Winfield Road, Winfield, WV, 25213 and can be reached at 304-586-0202. Office hours are Monday - Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through cotthosting.com or the official website putnamcoclerk.com.
Putnam County Clerk
Putnam County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Putnam County property records by address?
Recorded documents tied to an address can be searched through the Putnam County official records portal. For assessment details on a specific address, call the County Clerk at 304-586-0202 and ask which office can help locate the parcel.
How can I find property owners in Putnam County?
Owner names appear on recorded deeds. Search a name in the Putnam County official records portal and open the deed that transferred the property. Deed records are available from January 1, 2006, through August 1, 2025. The County Clerk's website has more office information.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Putnam County?
Assessed values are set by the county assessor. Putnam County's records reflect the 2024 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on August 18, 2025, and valuation data for 17,934 properties. For a specific parcel, call the County Clerk at 304-586-0202.
Where can I find Putnam County property tax bills and payment records?
In West Virginia, property tax bills are issued and collected by the county sheriff's tax office rather than the Clerk. For a Putnam County bill or payment history, call the County Clerk at 304-586-0202 and ask how to reach the tax office.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Putnam County?
The County Clerk records deeds and mortgages. Search them in the Putnam County official records portal, or learn about electronic submission on the eRecording page. The office is at 12093 Winfield Road in Winfield.
Where can I access Putnam County parcel maps and GIS information?
For parcel maps and GIS information covering Putnam County's 36,987 parcels, call the County Clerk at 304-586-0202 and ask which office maintains current maps. Maps help locate a property but are not a legal survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Putnam County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on the property's location, and towns such as Winfield or Hurricane may have their own requirements. For county-level guidance, call the Putnam County Clerk at 304-586-0202 during office hours.
How can I create a list of property owners in Putnam County?
The county's tools are built for individual lookups, such as names in the official records portal. A list of owners would be gathered one record at a time. For larger requests, call the County Clerk at 304-586-0202 to ask what can be provided.