Search Kerr County, TX Property Records

Kerr County, Texas, includes two cities and four unincorporated communities. In Kerr County, TX, property records validate real estate ownership claims. These public documents are valuable for buyers to verify ownership and enable accurate appraisals.

Kerr County property records indicate an average home value around $259,300.00 and a median rent of $883.00. The median declared household earnings in the county are around $71,386.00. Regarding property taxes, the county levies a median rate of 0.94% of a property's assessed fair market value

The duty to conserve property records in Kerr County, TX, is under the responsibility of the County Clerk. Archived documents include easements, deeds, deeds of trust, liens, and plats, accessible at their office at 700 Main Street, Room 122, Kerrville, TX 78028, and online through the AVA Search system.

Within this database, individuals interested in property instruments can access them by searching using basic criteria such as name, recording date, document number, types, book and page specifics, and reference number. For a more precise retrieval, an advanced criteria search option is available, which includes criteria like address, subdivision, parcel number, and tract index.

Furthermore, individuals can retrieve property records by sending a complete online Document Request Form to jdowdy@co.kerr.tx.us.

The fees for obtaining real estate records from the County Clerk differ depending on the document type and request method. Plain copies of most documents cost $1 per page, while emailed copies are $2 each. Certified copies are $5 for the first page, with an extra $1 for each additional page. For plain plat copies, the cost is $15 per page, while certified plats are $20 each.

For zoning verification in Kerr County, TX, individuals should contact the local zoning or planning department corresponding to their property's location since each city and community has its zoning regulations. These departments manage their jurisdictions' zoning permits, maps, and code enforcement.