Wilson County, North Carolina, has seven towns and the city of Wilson. In Wilson County, NC, property records detail ownership histories and property descriptions to establish title to lands. These allow owners to prove their ownership and help resolve property disputes.

According to the latest Wilson County property records, the average home value stands at $134,112, with a median rent of $813 and a median household income of $54,123. The data further reveal that the county imposes 0.98% of a property's value as property tax.

The central authority of property records in Wilson County, NC, is the Register of Deeds. It oversees various property documents, including deeds, deeds of trusts, mortgage cancellations, and maps. These are housed at their office at 101 N. Goldsboro St., Wilson, NC 27893, for proper management and accessibility for the public.

For added convenience, these official documents can be accessed online through the eSearch platform. When utilizing eSearch, inputting specific details such as names, index type, date range, document type, property information, book and page, and file number is crucial for an accurate and efficient search.

Fees for property records in Wilson County differ depending on the document type and copy requested. Map copies charge $1 per page, while certified copies entail a fee of $5 for the initial page and $2 for each subsequent page. Fees for standard copies of other documents can also vary, and individuals are encouraged to contact the Register of Deeds directly at (252) 399-2935 for accurate information.

Individuals can consult the Planning Division to verify zoning information of parcels within Wilson County's jurisdictions. This division enforces land development regulations, issues or denies certificates of zoning compliance, and reviews zoning permits. For parcels within municipal limits, zoning verification can be done through the respective municipality's planning and zoning authorities.