Lee County property record for 1265 E Independence St, Giddings, TX 78942
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,852 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.298 acres (12,998 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $266,640 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,417 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Jul 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20979 |
| Primary APN | 20979 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,852 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,272 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,231 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Lot Area | 12,998 sqft (0.298 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Patio Area | 108 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1265 E INDEPENDENCE ST |
|---|---|
| City | GIDDINGS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78942-2174 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HICKORY CREEK, LOT 5-B |
| Legal Subdivision | HICKORY CREEK |
| Legal Tract | 5-B |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-B |
| Jurisdiction | LEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GIDDINGS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
1265 E Independence St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Lee County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1265 E INDEPENDENCE ST, GIDDINGS, TX 78942-2174 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Jul 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED HERITAGE CU |
| Jul 12, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer UNITED HERITAGE CU |
| Apr 1, 2020 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HAMILTON GROUP FUNDING INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20262562 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1409 / 382 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001269/664 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEE TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1265 E INDEPENDENCE ST, GIDDINGS, TX 78942-2174 |
| Document Number | 0000002562 |
| Book / Page | 1409 / 382 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262562 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | CAPITAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1265 E INDEPENDENCE ST, GIDDINGS, TX 78942-2174 |
| Document Number | 0000002563, |
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| Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Book Page | 1409/384 |
| Instrument | 20262563 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEE TX |
| Property Address | 1265 E INDEPENDENCE ST, GIDDINGS, TX 78942-2174 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Title Company | TEXAS NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001300/96 |
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| Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1300/96 |
| Instrument | 2021-02457 |
| Name | UNITED HERITAGE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | AUSTIN, TX 78758 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | LEE TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1265 E INDEPENDENCE ST, GIDDINGS, TX 78942-2174 |
| Document Number | 001300/106 |
| Book / Page | 1300 / 106 |
| Map Reference | SL 83-A |
| Instrument Date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-02458 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 4, 2024 |
| Title Company | TEXAS NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1265 E INDEPENDENCE ST, GIDDINGS, TX 78942-2174 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1265 E INDEPENDENCE ST, GIDDINGS, TX 78942-2174 |
| Document Number | 0000130096 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1300/96 |
| Name | UNITED HERITAGE CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | LEE TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1265 E INDEPENDENCE ST, GIDDINGS, TX 78942-2174 |
| Document Number | 001269/664 |
| Book / Page | 1269 / 664 |
| Map Reference | SL 83-A |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-01077 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1140 PRIVATE ROAD 1181, 1140, GIDDINGS, TX 78942-9496 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2454 COUNTY ROAD 4108, DE KALB, TX 75559-5528 |
| Document Number | 0001269669 |
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| Date | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1269/669 |
| Name | HAMILTON GROUP FUNDING INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1265 E Independence St was $5,417 with a homeowner's exemption, down 4.8% from the year before.
Source: Lee County assessment roll, as of May 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Lee County |
| Municipality | Giddings City |
| Unified School District | Giddings Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,417.00 (-4.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $352,870 Land $61,760 Building $291,110 | $352,870 Land $61,760 Building $291,110 |
| 2024 | $5,688.00 | ||
| 2023 | $338,000 Land $56,560 Building $281,440 | $338,000 Land $56,560 Building $281,440 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1265 E Independence St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 16, 2014 · 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 | 5 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 1265 E Independence St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 89% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | CITY OF GIDDINGS serves 7,878 people · EPA ID TX1440001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 89 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless | 300 / 150 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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