Hill County property record for 117 Sunset Dr, Whitney, TX 76692
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,178 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.462 acres (20,168 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $998 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Nov 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19520-02503-00000-276000 |
| Primary APN | 19520-02503-00000-276000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,178 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,081 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,178 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Lot Area | 20,168 sqft (0.462 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 101 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 19520-02503-00000-276000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 117 SUNSET DR |
| City | WHITNEY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76692-3030 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TALL TIMBER EST #3 LT 276 & 277 |
| Legal Subdivision | TALL TIMBER EST |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 276,277 277 |
| Jurisdiction | HILL TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITNEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2056 |
| Census Tract | 960502 |
Source: Hill County assessment roll, APN 19520-02503-00000-276000, as of September 1, 2025 · Last verified January 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 SUNSET DR, WHITNEY, TX 76692-3030 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Nov 01, 2019 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GATEWAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
| Mar 26, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer RICHARD MELBY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 01, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 0002100802 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2100 / 802 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HILL TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 117 SUNSET DR, WHITNEY, TX 76692-3030 |
| Document Number | 2100/802 |
| Book / Page | 2100 / 802 |
| Map Reference | SL A-97 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 120985 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | HILL COUNTY TITLE COMPANY, HILL COUNTY TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 SUNSET DR, 117, WHITNEY, TX 76692-3030 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 711 JEFFERSON ST, HILLSBORO, TX 76645-2935 |
| Document Number | 120986 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 120986 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HILL TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 01, 2019 |
| Property Address | 117 SUNSET DR, WHITNEY, TX 76692-3030 |
| Document Number | 2025/557 |
| Book / Page | 2025 / 557 |
| Map Reference | SL A-97 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 00108430 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | HILL COUNTY TITLE COMPANY, HILL COUNTY TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1949 SAN MIGUEL DR, PLANO, TX 75074-3629 |
| Document Number | 00108431 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 01, 2019 |
| Instrument | 00108431 |
| Name | GATEWAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HILL TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 117 SUNSET DR, WHITNEY, TX 76692-3030 |
| Document Number | 1995/473 |
| Book / Page | 1995 / 473 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 40 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 00103580 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | THE TITLE SERVICES GROUP, THE TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13465 MIDWAY RD STE 102, 102, FARMERS BRANCH, TX 75244-5191 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 00103581 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 00103581 |
| Name | RICHARD MELBY |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
Source: Hill County assessment roll as of September 1, 2025 · Last verified January 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Hill County |
| Unified School District | Whitney Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $998.00 (+16.18%) | $167,500 (+3.6%) Land $17,620 Building $149,880 | $167,500 (+3.6%) Land $17,620 Building $149,880 |
| 2023 | $161,680 Land $17,620 Building $144,060 | $161,680 Land $17,620 Building $144,060 | |
| 2022 | $859.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Hill County (48217C), as of September 30, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 482179605022, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · lower than 64% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 134 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| JAB Wireless Fixed Wireless | 300 / 60 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Uniti Group DSL | 200 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system TX1090014, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | MURRAY HILL WATER SYSTEM private · serves 1,320 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures