McLennan County property record for 144 Happy Ln, Waco, TX 76708
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,107 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $99,900 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $793 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-003800-002603-0 |
| Primary APN | 14-003800-002603-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,107 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,107 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Storage Building | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 144 HAPPY LN |
|---|---|
| City | WACO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76708-7238 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | SMITH J G ACRES .5 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITH J G |
| Jurisdiction | MCLENNAN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WACO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 4104 |
Source: McLennan County records, as of August 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 144 HAPPY LN, WACO, TX 76708-7238 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Mar 19, 2018 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TEXANA BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20188710 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 16, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000008710 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCLENNAN TX |
| Property Address | 144 HAPPY LN, WACO, TX 76708-7238 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000015029 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021015029 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCLENNAN TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 144 HAPPY LN, WACO, TX 76708-7238 |
| Document Number | 0000008710 |
| Map Reference | FILE2008006792 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018008710 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST TITLE CO OF WACO LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 475 WASHINGTON LN, WACO, TX 76708-7250 |
| Document Number | 0000008711 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018008711 |
| Name | TEXANA BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: McLennan County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | McLennan County |
| Unified School District | Bosqueville Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $174,155 (+1%) | $188,007 (+2.71%) Land $25,000 Building $163,007 | |
| 2025 | $793.00 (-25.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $158,323 (+11.83%) Land $20,050 Building $163,000 | $183,050 (+29.29%) Land $20,050 Building $163,000 |
| 2024 | $1,059.00 (-54.99%) | ||
| 2023 | $141,580 Land $20,050 Building $121,530 | $141,580 Land $20,050 Building $121,530 | |
| 2022 | $2,353.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 24 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2016–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2024 · river or lake flooding |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 61% of the US · above 44% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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