McLennan County, Texas, comprises 22 incorporated cities and two unincorporated communities. In McLennan County, TX, property records list land parcels, owners, sales prices, and transfer dates. This documentation legally establishes property rights and enables an efficient real estate market that benefits prospective buyers, sellers, and the county.

As reflected in McLennan County property records, the county has a median home value of $188,104 and a median rent cost of around $1,080. Meanwhile, households in the county earn median salaries of $67,732 and pay median property taxes at a rate of 1.51% of assessed property values.

The County Clerk is the custodian of all the property records in McLennan County, TX. This office houses property records like deeds, deeds of trust, liens, plats, and mortgages. These records are systematically indexed online and in their office by grantor/grantee name, document number, book and page, document types, and recording dates for accurate retrieval.

The County Clerk in McLennan County maintains property documents recorded from 1849 through 1995 in bound volumes within their premises. Individuals must visit the office during regular business hours to access these records. As for documents recorded since 1996 and now, they are available online and searchable through the Online Records Search System.

The fees for obtaining property records in McLennan County, TX, cost $1 for plat copies sized 11" x 17", while larger 18" x 24" plats cost $3. Additionally, certification of these documents costs $5.

McLennan County has no zoning for unincorporated areas. Consequently, individuals inquiring about zoning information for properties within an incorporated city should contact the relevant city's zoning or planning department.