Ellis County property record for 1131 Howard Rd, Avalon, TX 76623
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,248 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 114 acres (4,970,457 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,593 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R185312 |
| Primary APN | R185312 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,500 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,970,457 sqft (114 acres) |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Account Number | R185312 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 99048100000100101 |
| Street Address | 1131 HOWARD RD |
| City | AVALON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76623 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 481 J C HILBURN 114.1060 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | J C HILBURN |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WAXAHACHIE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1053 |
| Census Tract | 61100 |
1131 Howard Rd, a rural home, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in October 2002.
Source: Ellis County records, as of November 3, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1027 NASH HOWARD RD, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165-7615 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2002 |
| Deed Document Number | 0018841246 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis County |
| Unified School District | Avalon Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $224,368 Land $42,533 Building $181,835 | $1,132,820 Land $950,985 Building $181,835 | |
| 2024 | $2,593.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,283,132 Land $1,052,990 Building $230,142 | $1,283,132 Land $1,052,990 Building $230,142 | |
| 2018 | $1,446.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1131 Howard Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1987–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2024 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1131 Howard Rd is moderate, ranking above 60% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 60% of the US · above 43% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NASH FORRESTON WSC serves 2,277 people · EPA ID TX0700025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF WAXAHACHIE |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Legacy ISP Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
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