DeWitt County property record for 117 E Newman St, Cuero, TX 77954
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,844 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,749 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $149,400 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,242 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2008 Mortgage Apr 2023 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48000-00001-05000-000000 |
| Primary APN | 48000-00001-05000-000000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 2,844 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| Gross Area | 4,100 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 9,749 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 800 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 204 sqft |
| Account Number | 48000-00001-05000-000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 117 E NEWMAN ST |
| City | CUERO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77954-3135 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | FD |
| Legal Description | E 1 WITTMER TRACT (MAP SHOWS BLK 510 JAVY GONZAL |
| Legal Subdivision | H BUSCHICK 3 1/2 ACRE TRACT |
| Legal Block | 510 |
| Jurisdiction | DEWITT TX |
| Township / Civil Division | CUERO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3041 |
| Census Tract | 970202 |
117 E Newman St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2023.
Source: DeWitt County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 E NEWMAN ST, CUERO, TX 77954-3135 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2008 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COUNTRYWIDE BANK FSB |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back APRIL WHITESCARVER |
| Jan 24, 2020 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 18, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 24, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023144083 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 10, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 621/302 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEWITT TX |
| Property Address | 117 E NEWMAN ST, CUERO, TX 77954-3135 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 000262/046 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2008 |
| Book Page | 262/046 |
| Instrument | 59522 |
| Name | COUNTRYWIDE BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEWITT TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 117 E NEWMAN ST, CUERO, TX 77954-3135 |
| Document Number | 0000144083 |
| Map Reference | VOL 66 PG 440 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 144083 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2026 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 E NEWMAN ST, CUERO, TX 77954-3135 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000144084 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 144084 |
| Name | APRIL WHITESCARVER |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEWITT TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 117 E NEWMAN ST, CUERO, TX 77954-3135 |
| Document Number | 129495 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 129495 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5000 PLANO PKWY, 5000, CARROLLTON, TX 75010-4900 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 705 WILLIAMS ST, GONZALES, TX 78629-2946 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DEWITT TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 117 E NEWMAN ST, CUERO, TX 77954-3135 |
| Document Number | 621/302 |
| Book / Page | 621 / 302 |
| Map Reference | VOL 66 PG 440 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 123430 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1364, BUFFALO, NY 14240-1364 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 117 E Newman St was $5,242 with a homeowner's exemption, up 79.7% from the year before.
Source: DeWitt County assessment roll, as of December 23, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | DeWitt County |
| Municipality | Cuero City |
| Unified School District | Cuero Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,242.00 (+79.71%) | $277,460 (+1%) | $281,340 (+11.54%) Land $56,550 Building $224,790 |
| 2025 | $2,917.00 Homeowner's exemption | $252,240 Land $11,410 Building $240,830 | $252,240 Land $11,410 Building $240,830 |
| 2023 | $167,030 Land $9,090 Building $157,940 | $167,030 Land $9,090 Building $157,940 | |
| 2022 | $2,356.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 117 E Newman St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 6, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 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 117 E Newman St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 | CITY OF CUERO serves 9,807 people · EPA ID TX0620001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 363 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Rise Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 200 |
| TISD Fixed Wireless | 400 / 100 |
| Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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