Carter County, TN

Carter County, TN assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Carter County, Tennessee. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Carter County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Carter County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesCarter County Assessor of Propertywww.cartercountytn.gov/government/elected_officials/assessor_of_property.php
  • Provides access to real estate assessment data via the Tennessee state portal.
Property searchTennessee Property Viewerassessment.cot.tn.gov/RE_Assessment/
  • Official state-wide property assessment search portal used by Carter County.
Deeds and recorded documentsCarter County Register of Deedswww.cartercountytn.gov/government/elected_officials/register_of_deeds.php
  • Records are searchable via third-party vendor links provided on the official county page.
Property taxesCarter County Property Tax Trusteecarter.tennesseetrustee.org
  • Official portal for property tax information and online payments.
GIS and parcel mapsTennessee Property Viewer (GIS)tnmap.tn.gov/assessment/
  • Official state GIS parcel mapping tool.
Permits and building recordsCarter County Planning & Zoningwww.cartercountytn.gov/services/planning___zoning/index.php
  • County permits are handled through the Planning Office. City of Elizabethton has a separate online portal for city-specific permits.
Zoning and land useCarter County Zoning Regulationswww.cartercountytn.gov/services/planning___zoning/index.php
  • Zoning information and district descriptions are available on the county planning website.
County data

Carter County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$181,249

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$26,625

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$549

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.31%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Carter County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Elizabethton$184,699$27,3250.31%$560
Johnson City$211,933$32,9000.32%$684
Roan Mountain$148,163$19,1000.29%$432
Hampton$150,518$19,8130.30%$449
Butler$134,858$16,2250.28%$354
Watauga$173,773$25,8000.31%$566
FAQ

Carter County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I search Carter County property records by address?

Use the official Tennessee Property Viewer to search Carter County property records by address or parcel number. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to search Carter County by address or APN.

How do I find the owners of Carter County properties?

Use the official Tennessee Property Viewer for county ownership and parcel records when owner names are available online. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to look up Carter County properties by address or APN.

Where can I verify assessed value in Carter County?

Use the official Carter County Assessor of Property for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Carter County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Carter County Property Tax Trustee for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Carter County?

Use the official Carter County Register of Deeds for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Carter County?

Use the official Tennessee Property Viewer (GIS) for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Carter County property owners?

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