Brazoria County property record for 1296 el Bernardo Rd, Sweeny, TX 77480
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,196 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.989 acres (43,081 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,896 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7495-0002-000 |
| Primary APN | 7495-0002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,196 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,506 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 525 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,081 sqft (0.989 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 689 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 345 sqft |
| Deck Area | 360 sqft |
| Patio Area | 360 sqft |
| Storage Building | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | R246379 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1296 EL BERNARDO RD |
| City | SWEENY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77480-8405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEWELL BERNARD RIVER SD (A0057 JOHN CUMMINGS) LOT 2 ACRES 0.989 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEWELL BERNARD RIVER SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BRAZORIA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAZORIA-WEST COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 662800 |
1296 el Bernardo Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2015.
Source: Brazoria County records, as of November 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1296 EL BERNARDO RD, SWEENY, TX 77480-8405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 20, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 2015045596 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Brazoria County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria County |
| Unified School District | Sweeny Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $472,470 Land $236,170 Building $236,300 | $472,470 Land $236,170 Building $236,300 | |
| 2024 | $4,896.00 | ||
| 2023 | $436,430 Land $189,420 Building $247,010 | $436,430 Land $189,420 Building $247,010 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1296 el Bernardo Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 73 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 73 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 56 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 56 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1296 el Bernardo Rd is moderate, ranking above 68% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 68% of the US · above 56% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 48 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| Skynet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, Brazoria Telephone Company, T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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