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Instant Access to Bedford County, Tennessee Property Records

Bedford County, Tennessee, has four cities, with Shelbyville being the most populous. In Bedford County, TN, property records cover essential documentation related to real estate, such as ownership history and legal descriptions, which offer vital insights for litigation and urban planning.

With an average household income of $71,789, Bedford County property records reveal that the median price for homes sold in the county is $232,940, while the typical rent cost is $898. Regarding property taxes, property owners pay an average rate of 0.52% of a property's assessed fair market value.

Property records in Bedford County, TN, are managed by the  Register of Deeds’ Office. This office records and maintains documents that provide public notice of property ownership, such as liens, deeds, plats, mortgages, and other transactions. This office adheres to specific Tennessee law statutes regarding recording, indexing, and maintaining these records.

In Bedford County, property archives are stored in physical and electronic databases at the Register of Deeds Office, West Side Square, Suite 303, Shelbyville, TN. These records are open to the public during regular business hours, and individuals can obtain copies by either visiting the office in person or making a request via email at mrdeedsbedford@hotmail.com.

Alternatively, individuals can access records from the convenience of their homes or offices by navigating through the  TitleSearch.com website using a registered user account. Obtaining property documents from the Register of Deeds incurs fees. Call their office at (931) 684-5719 to learn about the accurate and updated fee schedule.

If the acquired property records lack the ability to confirm zoning information, contact the  Planning Department at (931) 685-1336. They provide professional land use guidance and quality services throughout unincorporated areas. For properties within incorporated areas, it is advisable to contact the relevant local zoning office tasked with facilitating and enforcing land use and zoning ordinances.

Bedford County Property Statistics

For an easier overview of the difference in tax rates between counties, explore the charts below. You can also get additional insights on median home values, income levels and homeownership rates in your area.

Median Rent

Bedford County
$898
Tennessee
$822
National
$991

Median Property Tax Rate

Bedford County
0.52%
Tennessee
0.53%
National
0.94%

Median Home Value

Bedford County
$232,940
Tennessee
$180,051
National
$250,246

Median Income

Bedford County
$71,789
Tennessee
$57,322
National
$69,646

Unemployment Rate (%)

Bedford County
2.73%
Tennessee
3.28 %
National
3.44 %

Renter Occupied Housing (%)

Bedford County
19.53%
Tennessee
23.67 %
National
25.65 %
Bedford

Tax Assessor

  • Total Parcels: 23,134
  • Commercial Parcels: 1,225
  • Residential Parcels: 19,482
  • Other Parcels: 2,427
  • Tax Amount Population: 96.56%
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Last Assr Update: 2023-02-06
  • Tape Cutoff Date: 2022-05-20
  • Assessment Year: 2022
  • FIPS Code: 47003

Recorder

  • Deed Min: 1989-01-01
  • Deed Max: 2023-04-06
  • Commercial Deed Docs: 22,458
  • Residential Deed Docs: 51,778
  • Mortgage Min: 1994-11-03
  • Mortgage Max: 2023-04-06
  • Commercial Mortgage Docs: 6,929
  • Residential Mortgage Docs: 20,447
  • FIPS Code: 47003
  • Deed Docs: 74,236
  • Mortgage Docs: 27,376

AVM

  • County Population: 23134
  • Most Current Valuation Date: 2023-03-21
  • Total Parcels: 13,337
  • Residential Parcels: 13,337
  • FIPS Code: 47003

Geocode

  • Total Parcels: 23,032
  • Geocode Unavailable: 0
  • Parcel-Centroid Geocodes: 22,768
  • Street-Level Geocodes: 86
  • Other Geocodes: 178
  • FIPS Code: 47003

Foreclosure

  • State FIPs: 47
  • County FIPs: 003
  • Judicial/Non-Judicial: Non-Judicial
  • Min Recording Date: 2000-06-05
  • NOD Document Count: 1
  • NOD Max Recording Date: 2005-11-14
  • NTS Document Count: 2729
  • NTS Max Recording Date: 2023-04-17
  • LP Document Count: 0
  • LP MaxRecording Date: N/A
  • NOS Document Count: 0
  • NOS Max Recording Date: N/A

Assignment and Release

  • FIPs: 47003
  • Total Records: 37263
  • Assignment Min Recording Date: 2005-01-04
  • Assignment Max Recording Date: 2023-04-04
  • Assignment Doc Count: 4672
  • Release Min Recording Date: 2003-06-21
  • Release Max Recording Date: 2023-04-12
  • Release Doc Count: 32509
  • Other Min Recording Date: 2017-07-26
  • Other Max Recording Date: 2023-01-06
  • Other Doc Count: 82

Bedford County Registrar of Deeds

Bedford County Register of Deeds

Address: 100 West Side Square
Phone: 931-684-5719
Fax: 931-685-2086
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Email: mrdeedsbedford@hotmail.com
Website: https://www.bedfordcountytn.gov/government/register_of_deeds/index.php

Instant Access to Bedford County, Tennessee Property Records