Washington County, Virginia, houses three cities, with Abingdon being the most populated. In Washington County, VA, property records are official files that detail real estate characteristics, ownership history, and value. These records serve as tools for transparency and fairness in property-related transactions.

With a median household income of $57,228, Washington County property records depict a median home value of $183,542 and a median rent of $790. As for property taxation, the county reported a median property tax rate of 0.52%.

Property records in Washington County, VA, are maintained by the  Clerk of the Circuit Court. The Clerk's office records and preserves land-related transaction documents such as plats, deeds, mortgages, liens, and leases. These records are indexed by party name, instrument type, book and page, document number, and legal description and stored both physically and electronically.

The public can access these property documents by visiting the Clerk of the Circuit Court at Main St., Abingdon, VA, during regular business hours. Additionally, these records are available via the  Secure Remote Access site for those who prefer online retrieval. However, navigating this website requires account registration and incurs minimal costs.

Fees are charged by the Washington County Clerk of the Circuit Court to cover the costs of reproducing property records obtained from its office. Contact the Clerk at (276) 676-6224 to learn about the fee schedule.

If the acquired property records lack zoning details, individuals should contact the  Department of Zoning Administration at (276) 525-1391 to obtain complete zoning records and verification. They administer the county's subdivision and zoning ordinances and address land use issues and violations.