How to Find Owner of Property by Address: Quick Solutions & Free Methods

There are many reasons you might need to find a property owner by address and get in touch with them. Maybe you’re interested in buying an off-market house, reaching out to your landlord directly, verifying someone’s ownership to avoid scams, or simply learning more about your own home’s history. Whatever the case, identifying the property owner is absolutely possible and can be done quickly and easily.

Perhaps for some of you, the real challenge is finding the property owner’s latest contact information. Don’t worry—this comprehensive guide covers that too. Let’s dive in!

Run a reverse address search to get all the info in one place

Instead of spending hours searching the internet, clicking through countless links that seem promising but only lead to frustration, or finding the homeowner’s name but struggling to uncover any contact info, wouldn’t it be great to have a tool that provides everything in one step? 

What you need is a reverse address search tool offered by people search engines. These services aggregate publicly available data from sources like public records, social media, phone directories, and web pages, then use advanced data matching techniques to create a detailed, easy-to-read reports on individuals.

What you get after performing a reverse address search:

• Name of the possible owner
• Their detailed contact information, including phone numbers, email addresses, social media profiles, and more, if available
• Detailed property data, deeds, liens, property valuation, etc.
• 100 reports per month within a membership subscription

Our tests show that BeenVerified is one of the best tools for finding property owner’s information by address. You can make use of these 2 ways of searching to find what you’re looking for:

Search by address
Great if you have the street name & number and need to uncover the owner’s identity and/or contact info.
Search by name
Perfect if you already have the owner’s first & last name and want to find their contact details.

The price of BeenVerified is very affordable, and they often have special offers. Once you subscribe, you unlock access to all the seven search options (phone lookup, VIN lookup, email lookup, etc.).

How to use BeenVerified – step by step

1) Go to the BeenVerified Reverse Address Lookup page, type the exact street number and street name in the search field, then click SEARCH. (Generally, after entering part of the address, you’ll see some address suggestions below. If your target address appears, simply click to autofill it.)

2) When a report is ready, purchase a subscription plan you prefer and unlock it. The address report contains various property-related details for the address. You can easily navigate to the sections you’re interested in using the left-hand menu.

3) To obtain detailed personal information about the property owner, click the Possible Owners section and click “Search Person“. Then select “View Person Report” on the page that appears. This will take you from the address report to the person report.

4) When you click “Contact Information” in the left-hand navigation bar, you’ll be presented with multiple options, including phone numbers, email addresses, social media profiles, and address history.

To make the most of your reports:

If you plan to reach out through calling or texting, consider the following factors to avoid blindly trying different numbers:

• Each phone number is usually accompanied by a date range (e.g., “Dates seen Nov 2018 – Jul 2024”), which can help you identify the most recent numbers. 
• The first phone number listed is typically the one BeenVerified considers the top match, based on its analysis.
• Each phone number is labeled with its type (mobile/landline/work phone).

If you decide emailing is the better option, just click “Email Addresses” in the left-hand menu to view the available options. 

Can you always find the most up-to-date phone numbers with people search sites?

The truth is, no tool is perfect.

People search engines don’t generate data but gather it from a wide range of sources, either by directly accessing public records or by acquiring well-established, pre-processed datasets. The accuracy and freshness of the information provided largely depend on the quality and timeliness of these sources, and even government records can be missing or outdated.

Related: Where do people search engines get their data

Many other factors can also affect whether you find their current number:

• For example, if a property owner recently changed their phone number, the update may not yet be reflected in the databases used by the people search site.
• If the person has kept their number private or unlisted, it won’t appear in public databases. 
• Some people search sites crawl social media profiles to gather more personal details, but if the individual hasn’t shared their new phone number there, this method won’t be helpful either.

That said, people search engines strive to keep their data as up-to-date as possible. They routinely check public records and other sources for updates, reflecting changes such as property transfers, name changes, or newly available contact details. Services like BeenVerified even offer a monitoring feature—once you’ve accessed a report, you can enable alerts to be notified if new information becomes available.

Ultimately, while no tool can guarantee perfect results, people search engines save you the time and hassle of digging through records manually. They do their best with the data available, making them a valuable resource when trying to track down contact details.

Search manually through publicly available data

Unlike the people search tools mentioned earlier, which provide both the owner’s name and contact details all at once, manual searching requires a step-by-step approach. If you only have the address, the first step is to determine who the property owner is, and then search for their updated contact information. 

So, in the following sections, we’ll break down how to find a property owner by address for free in two parts. If you already know the owner’s name, you can skip straight to the second part.

Step 1. How to find out who owns a property for free

Option 1. Online property search

In the U.S., property records are maintained at the county level. Many counties provide online access to these records, allowing you to search by address using their searchable database. Of course, you can always ask a realtor or loan officer to pull deed records for you, but in this guide, we’ll focus on showing you how to access these public records directly on your own as it’s not as complicated as it may seem.

To find the right portal, use keywords like “Property Search”, “Property Records” or “Property Information” along with the name of the county (e.g., King county property search). You can also search for the relevant office by combining it with the county name, such as “San Diego County Assessor.”

Here are some pro tips for finding the right site:

Note that the name of the government office involved can vary by state. For example, “Central Appraisal District” (CAD) is commonly used in many Texas counties for the agency that assesses property values. So, when searching for Texas counties, you can use keywords like “CAD” (e.g., “Travis County CAD Property Search”) or look for websites that include “CAD” in the search results.

To quickly and accurately locate the official page for property search from a local government office, look for domain endings like .gov or .org. Additionally, check if the county name (or its abbreviation) is included in the URL.

If you’re having trouble finding the specific website, feel free to tell us the county and state in the comments section and we’re happy to guide you through the process. 

While the layout and design of property search pages may differ by county, the steps are generally the same. They typically provide several search options, including searching by the property owner’s name, address, or property ID or parcel number.

Find property owner by address – example of Travis county, Texas

Let’s illustrate the whole process using Travis County as an example. I started by typing “CAD property search Travis County” into Google, and the first link led me straight to the property search page I needed. 

On that page, I selected “property address” from the dropdown menu as the search type and entered the full street name and number in the search box, choosing 2024 as the year.

After clicking the search icon, a record appeared immediately, showing the property owner’s full name along with some basic property details. 

To access more information, I clicked on the record, which took me to the detailed property page. There, I found a wealth of information, including sections like General Info, Values, Taxing Units, Improvements, and Deed History. If you’re making a purchase decision, these additional details might be helpful.

As you can see, the page doesn’t provide any contact information for the owner. So, you’ll need to do some extra digging to track that down. Fortunately, once you have the owner’s name, the process becomes much easier.

In some cases, you may need to navigate to sections like “Sales History” to find the current owner (buyer) in the property report (as shown in the image below).

Alternatively: Use interactive GIS maps to find property owner

In addition to searching by address, you can also locate the property on an online GIS (Geographic Information System) map, which most counties provide. From there, you can also access the owner’s information. 

Simply search for “[name of county] GIS map” or “[name of county] Parcel Viewer” ^[1] on Google. Once you’re in the map, locate the property you’re interested in, click on it, and a card with property information will usually pop up. You can then access the full property report from there.  

This approach is especially useful if you’re unsure of the exact address or just want to search within a general area rather than a specific property. Essentially, it’s the same property record as when you search by typing the address—you’re just taking a different route to find it.

Option 2: Visit the office in person 

Sometimes the county you’re searching in can’t offer online access to property records ^[2] or some documents haven’t been digitized yet. In this case, you can visit the county office in person and, for a modest fee ^[3], obtain the information.

Where should you go? Which county office is responsible for this? Generally, these two offices are the ones that deal with ownership information:

County Assessor’s Office

• Responsible for keeping the record of whose name the real estate is registered under and for collecting annual property tax assessments from the recorded owners.
• Provides access to the name of the current taxpayer, aka the property owner.

County Recorder’s Office

• Responsible for accurately and timely recording, archiving and retrieving documents submitted to be recorded.
• Maintains records of deeds, liens, mortgages, and other documents affecting property.
• Allows you to track ownership changes over time by accessing the latest deed and historical records.

To find the County Assessor’s Office location online, simply search on Google for “[County Name] Assessor’s Office” (e.g., Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office).

Once on the official website, you should find the office address, contact details, and business hours in sections like “Contact Us” or “Office Locations” in the website’s top or bottom navigation bar. The process of finding the County Recorder’s Office is similar.

Be sure to bring either the address of the property or the tax parcel number of the property to provide to the staff.

Step 2: How to find the property owner’s contact information

Now that you have the property owner’s name, the next step is to find their current contact information.

This can be tricky because, unlike property records, which are public and relatively easy to access, personal phone numbers are private. People may also change their numbers very often, making it difficult to know which one is still in use. Using tools specifically designed for finding people gives you a much better chance of success.

That said, if you’d rather not use a people finder website, there are still some useful methods worth trying.

While this may seem basic, searching the owner’s name on Google may yield surprising results if approached strategically. Here’s how you can make the most of it:

• Put the owner’s name in quotation marks (e.g., “John Smith” San Diego) to search for the exact phrase as you typed it.
• Combine their name with keywords like “contact”, “phone”, “email” to bring up contact information specifically.
• Try different variations of the owner’s name
• Try adding their property address to narrow down the search.
• Use “John Doe” filetype:pdf to find any document that mentioned the person
• Use site-specific searches. Example: “John Doe” site:linkedin.com (to check LinkedIn)

Another useful source is public records, where you can often find contact information, especially if the person holds professional licenses.

To make your search easier, check out this guide for links to various nationwide, statewide, and countywide public databases. 

When reviewing public records, don’t forget to check the dates. If the records you find are outdated (for example, from five years ago), the contact details may no longer be accurate.

If you have an idea of where the person might work, or if you uncovered that information during your Google search, you can check their employer’s official website. Many companies list employee contact details on pages like “About Us” or “Contact Us”. While these are typically work contacts, they can still provide alternative ways to get in touch.

By searching for the person on social media platforms, you may be able to find current contact information and clues about the person’s whereabouts.

Most mainstream social media platforms offer built-in search functions, and since you already know their full name, you have a good chance of finding their profile—especially if their name isn’t too common. Plus, unlike searching for a complete stranger, you have key details like the state and city they live in, which can help narrow down the search results.

Here’s where and how to search:

Try searching for their name on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Twitter (X).

Generally, you can start by typing their name into the search bar on the relevant website or app. Some platforms offer advanced search features, letting you filter results by location or other criteria. 

If the results don’t yield what you’re looking for, try expanding your search by experimenting with possible usernames, like “tjames” for someone named Tom James.

If you find their profile, take a look at their bio and posts (if publicly accessible) to see if contact details like a phone number or email address are listed. Even if you don’t find those specifics, social media can still offer a great alternative way to reach out—sending a polite direct message could be an effective way to make contact.

Here’s an extra tip:
Sometimes you can see more than one owner in the property report (like in the example below), such as when a married couple owns the property together. If you can’t find contact information for one of them, it might be worth trying to look up the other person instead.

FAQs

1. Should I use a real estate investor tool?

Real estate investor tools, like BatchLeads and PropStream, are designed specifically for real estate investors and agents. These platforms streamline the process of finding, analyzing, and acquiring real estate properties:

• Help you find your ideal home based on specific criteria, such as location, property type, and various distress factors
• Provide data and analytics to help users assess market trends, property values, and comparable sales
• Some platforms offer features for managing direct mail campaigns and other marketing efforts.

If you’re in the early stages of investing, real estate investor tools might help you make an informed decision. However, if you’ve already identified a property and need to get in touch with the owner directly, people search sites can be more effective for providing up-to-date contact information.

Some investor platforms do offer a “skip tracing” service, which can track down a homeowner’s contact information. These services operate similarly to people search sites, relying on public records, white pages, social media, and other online databases. However, people search engines like BeenVerified have specialized in gathering information on people for decades. With extensive data sources and advanced data-matching technology, they are the better choice for locating property owners’ contact details.

2. Can title companies help find property ownership info?

Title companies are businesses that research and verify property ownership, handle title insurance, and facilitate real estate transactions. They conduct title searches to confirm legal ownership, uncover liens, and ensure a property’s title is clear for sale. So, a title search goes beyond just obtaining the current vesting deed. And unlike deed searches, title searches aren’t typically free.

To answer the question, yes, title companies can assist in finding property ownership details. However, their services are primarily intended for real estate transactions or verifying a clean title rather than casual inquiries. If you’ve already made an offer on a property, you can use this service as part of the closing process.

3. Who may own a property?

The owner of a property can be a person, multiple people, an LLC (Limited Liability Company), a trust, a Corporation, or some other legal entity. In each of these cases, the ownership details would be listed in property records.

Footnotes

1. Interactive map specifically for finding parcel-related information↩
2. Some counties, due to local regulations, may require an in-person visit to access ownership details. This is the case in California for example.↩
3. This typically involves a small fee, though the exact cost can vary depending on the location. It’s best to check the office’s website or call them directly for specific fee details.↩

There’s no guarantee you’ll find the information you’re looking for with the tools discussed in this article. They all source their information from publicly available data sources, such as county, state and federal courts, government departments, and police records, and those sources may contain incorrect or incomplete data. It’s illegal to use these tools to make decisions about employment, admission, consumer credit, insurance, tenant screening, or any other purpose that would require FCRA compliance. Read the Fair Credit Reporting Act to learn more....

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