117 Johnston St, Yoakum, TX 77995 Property Records

Lavaca County property record for 117 Johnston St, Yoakum, TX 77995

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,430 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size	0.289 acres (12,567 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$192,500 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill	$3,641 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Mortgage Feb 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`R32331`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R32331`
Alternative APN	`17122000`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,430 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,962 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,430 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1970
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Exterior Material	Brick Veneer
Roof Type	Hip
Lot Area	12,567 sqft (0.289 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 105 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	252 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number	17122000
Street Address	117 JOHNSTON ST
City	YOAKUM
State	TX
Zip	77995-3534
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	YOAKUM, BLK 1178, LOT 9-10
Legal Subdivision	MERRIAM ADDITION
Legal Tract	10
Legal Block	1178
Legal Lot Number	9,10
Jurisdiction	LAVACA TX
Township / Civil Division	YOAKUM
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1114
Census Tract	500

Owner

117 Johnston St is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2021.

Source: Lavaca County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	608 MCCARTY ST, YOAKUM, TX 77995-3010
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 14, 2021	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CROSSROADS BANK
Feb 27, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST STATE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 14, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 14, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 26, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021245218
Deed Book / Page	899 / 377
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2021: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	LAVACA TX
Recording Date	Jun 14, 2021
Property Address	117 JOHNSTON ST, YOAKUM, TX 77995-3534
Document Number	899/377
Book / Page	899 / 377
Map Reference	VOL 41 PG 140
Instrument Date	Jun 14, 2021
Instrument	245218
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 7, 2021
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE, ALLIED TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	608 MCCARTY ST, YOAKUM, TX 77995-3010

Mortgage

Document Number	899380
Date	Jun 14, 2021
Instrument	899/380

Lender

Name	CROSSROADS BANK
Type	Bank
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 14, 2051

February 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAVACA TX
Recording Date	Feb 27, 2017
Property Address	117 JOHNSTON ST, YOAKUM, TX 77995-3534
Document Number	000746/752
Book / Page	746 / 752
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 88
Instrument Date	Feb 27, 2017
Instrument	221414
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 13, 2022
Title Company	ALAMO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	117 JOHNSTON ST, YOAKUM, TX 77995-3534

Mortgage

Document Number	0000221415
Date	Feb 27, 2017
Instrument	221415

Lender

Name	FIRST STATE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 27, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 117 Johnston St was $3,641, up 7.5% from the year before.

Source: Lavaca County assessment roll, as of January 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Lavaca County
Municipality	Yoakum City
Unified School District	Yoakum Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,641.00 (+7.53%)	$188,775 (+2.21%) Land $12,993 Building $175,782	$188,775 (+2.21%) Land $12,993 Building $175,782
2025	$3,386.00	$184,687 Land $12,993 Building $171,694	$184,687 Land $12,993 Building $171,694
2023	$1,176.00	$180,954 Land $12,993 Building $167,961	$180,954 Land $12,993 Building $167,961

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 117 Johnston St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 26, 2010 · 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
Nearby Flood Policies	7 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

Wildfire risk around 117 Johnston St is low, with a 0.02% 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	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF YOAKUM serves 5,814 people · EPA ID TX0620003
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Oct 2022
Lead	1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 218 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

May also be available: Verizon.

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