Caldwell County property record for 11398 Hwy 142, Maxwell, TX 78656
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,756 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 111 acres (4,856,156 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,050 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 1000021-171-000-00 |
| Primary APN | 1000021-171-000-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,756 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,756 sqft |
| Utility Area | 72 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Georgian |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Lot Area | 4,856,156 sqft (111 acres) |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Account Number | 28025 |
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| Street Address | 11398 HIGHWAY 142 |
| City | MAXWELL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78656 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | A021 PETTUS, WILLIAM, ACRES 111.482 |
| Legal Subdivision | PETTUS, WILLIAM |
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MARTINDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 960501 |
11398 Hwy 142, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2007.
Source: Caldwell County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 156, MAXWELL, TX 78656-0156 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 20074140 |
| Deed Book / Page | 504 / 634 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 11398 Hwy 142 was $3,050 with exemptions applied.
Source: Caldwell County assessment roll, as of November 11, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Caldwell County |
| Unified School District | San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,050.00 | $185,688 (-88.55%) | $1,705,850 (-0.93%) Land $1,495,740 Building $210,110 |
| 2025 | $1,622,095 | $1,721,930 Land $1,491,950 Building $229,980 | |
| 2024 | $1,182.00 | ||
| 2023 | $142,195 Land $54,960 Building $214,220 | $1,724,170 Land $1,509,950 Building $214,220 | |
| 2022 | $652.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 11398 Hwy 142 in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
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 11398 Hwy 142 is moderate, ranking above 44% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · lower than 82% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MAXWELL SUD serves 16,104 people · EPA ID TX0280003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CRWA HAYS CALDWELL WTP |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| VTX Communications Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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