131 River Dr, Zapata, TX 78076 Property Records

Zapata County property record for 131 River Dr, Zapata, TX 78076

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,364 sqft · built 1994
Lot Size1.24 acres (54,014 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$133,879 (Nov 2022)
Tax Bill$2,715 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2022 Mortgage
Apr 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone A (high risk)
APNR005144

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNR005144
Alternative APN
  • 002800000015000

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,364 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area725 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1994
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2020
Exterior MaterialOther
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialShingle
Lot Area54,014 sqft (1.24 acres)
Lot Dimensions270 ft deep x 200 ft wide
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area476 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area476 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area625 sqft
Canopy900 sqft
Storage Building252 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account NumberR005144
Street Address131 RIVER DR
CityZAPATA
StateTX
Zip78076-3908
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLINDA VISTA ADDITION, LOT 15/16
Legal SubdivisionLINDA VISTA ADDITION
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionZAPATA TX
Township / Civil DivisionZAPATA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1040
Census Tract950305

Owner

Source: Zapata County records, as of October 2, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address131 RIVER DR, ZAPATA, TX 78076-3908
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 4, 2022Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
GATEWAY FIRST BANK
Apr 13, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
STEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 4, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 4, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 13, 2018
Deed Document Number2022189099
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2022: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionZAPATA TX
Recording DateNov 4, 2022
Property Address131 RIVER DR, ZAPATA, TX 78076-3908
Document Number0000189099
Map ReferenceVOL 3 PG 81
Instrument DateOct 31, 2022
Instrument189099
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 20, 2022
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address131 RIVER DR, ZAPATA, TX 78076-3908

Mortgage

Document Number0000189100
DateNov 4, 2022
Instrument189100
Lender
NameGATEWAY FIRST BANK
TypeBank
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2052

April 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionZAPATA TX
Recording DateApr 13, 2018
Property Address131 RIVER DR, ZAPATA, TX 78076-3908
Document Number01011/00136
Book / Page01011 / 00136
Map ReferenceVOL 3 PG 81
Instrument DateApr 10, 2018
Instrument2018-00178446
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 11, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 1655, CARLSBAD, NM 88221-1655

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address507 N COCKRELL ST, ALPINE, TX 79830-3813
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Zapata County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyZapata County
Unified School DistrictZapata County Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,715.00 (+156.37%) Homeowner's exemption$133,882 (-) Land $35,100 Building $98,782$199,448 (+48.97%) Land $35,100 Building $164,348
2025$1,059.00 (+519.3%) Homeowner's exemption$133,882 (-) Land $35,100 Building $98,782$133,882 (-) Land $35,100 Building $98,782
2023$133,882 Land $35,100 Building $98,782$133,882 Land $35,100 Building $98,782
2022$171.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 17, 2012 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone A
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationNot determined for this zone
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Nearby Flood Policies5 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 53% of the US · lower than 70% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood0.08% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemZAPATA COUNTY WATERWORKS SWTP
serves 13,736 people · EPA ID TX2530002
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2024
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityE. coli
resolved · Jun 2023
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 55 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000

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