Wharton Property Records

Wharton County, Texas, constitutes the three cities of El Campo, Wharton, and East Bernard. In Wharton County, TX, property records provide a comprehensive repository of land and property specifics and pertinent information concerning taxation and property assessments.

Wharton County property records offer a glimpse into the local real estate trends with a median home value of $152,650, a median rent of $899, and a median household income of $56,307. On the taxation front, county property owners pay a median rate of 1.43% of their property's assessed value.

Property records in Wharton County, TX, are maintained by the  County Clerk. Their records include deeds, judgments, plats, liens, mortgages, and other miscellaneous documents. The Filing and Recording Department of the Clerk's Office ensures that these property instruments are indexed accurately by party name, legal description, type, and recorded date in various databases.

To ensure public access, the Clerk uploads the records to the  eSearch website, which is an extension of its office. This portal houses the entire index and images of public property documents dating back to 1845. However, the site requires a user account registration and subscription to utilize the search functions.

Apart from the online site, the property records can be accessed and retrieved in the County Clerk's office at Milam St., Suite 700, Wharton, TX, in person during the regular business schedule.

Individuals planning to obtain copies of property records from the County Clerk can expect to pay a fee of $1 per legal or letter-sized page. If certification is required on top of the standard copies, an additional $5 fee is applied per document.

To confirm zoning details reflected in the County Clerk's archives, contact the  Permits and Inspections Office at (979) 532-8587. This office can provide comprehensive zoning and land use information. Additionally, the  Wharton County Interactive Webmap offers a digital overview of zoning, which is best accessible through the Google Chrome browser.