Caldwell County, North Carolina Property Records

Caldwell County, North Carolina, boasts one city and seven towns. In Caldwell County, NC, property records list property boundaries, sale prices, and taxes paid. These archives aid property valuation, tax assessment, and strategic urban planning.

Recent Caldwell County property records show that the county's homes, typically rent out for about $685, are valued at around $115,320 on average, and property tax is approximately 0.8% of assessed fair market value. The area has a median household income of $40,751 annually.

The Register of Deeds primarily houses and manages property records in Caldwell County, NC. This office records various documents comprising deeds, maps, mortgages, powers of attorney, and other instruments related to real estate. These archives, dating from 1841, are accessible at their office at 905 West Avenue NW, Lenoir, NC 28645.

Besides in-person access, images of property records dating from the early 1900s are available online through the Online Search Application. To access this website, one must acknowledge the disclaimer. Once granted access, they can search using the Consolidated Index by entering the grantor/grantee name, book type, date range, book/page details, legal description, and document number.

Within this system, individuals can also search historical records in the Old Index Book. Alternatively, they can access document images by providing the book and page details and book type using the View Images feature.

The fees for acquiring these documents from the Register of Deeds vary based on the type of copy requested. Uncertified copies cost $0.25 per page, while certified copies cost $5 for the first page and $2 for each additional page.

To validate zoning information in Caldwell County, NC, contact the Planning and Development Department at 828-426-8354 or 828-757-6855. Alternatively, visit their website for up-to-date zoning details and regulations.