Jim Wells County property record for 1401 Vela St, Alice, TX 78332
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 948 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $922 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2007 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 1016621400100 |
| Primary APN | 1016621400100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 948 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 248 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 248 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Storage Building | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 1016621400100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1401 VELA ST |
| City | ALICE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78332-5245 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A-166 JOSE MARIA GARCIA LT 9 BLK 1 UNRC GUERRA EST 0000.000 |
| Legal Subdivision | A-166 JOSE MARIA GARCIA |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | JIM WELLS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ALICE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5013 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
1401 Vela St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Jim Wells County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1401 VELA ST, ALICE, TX 78332-5245 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JIM WELLS TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2007 |
| Property Address | 1401 VELA ST, ALICE, TX 78332-5245 |
| Document Number | 000998/115 |
| Book / Page | 0998 / 115 |
| Map Reference | MB386 PG391 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2007 |
| Instrument | 384603 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1401 VELA ST, ALICE, TX 78332-5245 |
| Date | Jul 13, 2007 |
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| Name | SWARTZ & BROUGH INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1401 Vela St was $922, up 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Jim Wells County assessment roll, as of April 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Jim Wells County |
| Unified School District | Alice Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $922.00 (+0.11%) | $47,243 (-) Land $882 Building $46,361 | $47,243 (-) Land $882 Building $46,361 |
| 2025 | $921.00 | $47,243 Land $882 Building $46,361 | $47,243 Land $882 Building $46,361 |
| 2023 | $48,162 Land $882 Building $47,280 | $48,162 Land $882 Building $47,280 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1401 Vela St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 14, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2007–2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2010 · Hurricane Alex |
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 1401 Vela St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF ALICE serves 19,104 people · EPA ID TX1250001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 414 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| VTX Communications Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Gtek Communications, Smartcom Telephone.
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