Franklin County, Tennessee Property Records

Franklin County, Tennessee, has three cities and three towns. In Franklin County, TN, property records include data on ownership, boundaries, taxes, encumbrances, and transaction history for land parcels, which form the legal archive of property rights.

Based on the recent Franklin County property records, the county exposes the local housing market, displaying a median home value at $149,975 with a median rent of about $826. The county households garner median salaries of $42,935 and pay an average tax rate of 0.7% of a property's assessed value.

Property records in Franklin County, TN, are primarily maintained by the  Register of Deeds. This office creates and preserves a comprehensive history of various legal documents, including deeds, mortgages, liens, contracts, plats, and leases.

In Franklin County, property instruments are systematically indexed to facilitate easy retrieval and reference. The indexing is done by various criteria, including the party name, book/page number, document type, and legal description of the property.

Franklin County has embraced modern technology for more recent records, specifically those filed since 1971, by making these indexes and images available through the digital repository  TitleSearcher. Individuals seeking physical access can visit the Register of Deeds office at Jefferson St., Room 300, Winchester, TN, which houses property archives dating back to 1807.

Additionally, property documents can be requested by submitting a fully accomplished  Public Records Request Form to the Records Manager of the Register of Deeds at mpopik@franklincotn.us.

In Franklin County, fees for records differ by type and request details. Contact the Records Manager at (931) 962-1494 for exact costs and a fee schedule. The Manager can provide a  Public Record Request Estimated Fees Form for cost approximations.

For zoning verification, the  Planning and Zoning Department provides comprehensive assistance regarding land use regulations in unincorporated areas. They offer guidance on zoning, subdivisions, and floodplain regulations. Meanwhile, individuals should contact the local zoning offices for properties in incorporated areas.