Hays County property record for 144 Tortoise Trl, San Marcos, TX 78666
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,300 sqft · built 2023 |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,230 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R178404 |
| Primary APN | R178404 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,300 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Patio Area | 16 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 144 TORTOISE TRL |
|---|---|
| City | SAN MARCOS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78666-4827 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACE SUB PA 1A SEC C, BLOCK L, LOT 20 TAX CODES:SSM,YCI,PSMT |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACE SUB PA 1A SEC C |
| Legal Block | L |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | HAYS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MARCOS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3045 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
Source: Hays County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 144 TORTOISE TRL, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666-4827 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 24007079 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAYS TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Property Address | 144 TORTOISE TRL, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666-4827 |
| Document Number | 0000007079 |
| Map Reference | DOC 21007380 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 24007079 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, CORRIDOR TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 14400 THE LAKES BLVD # BLVD200, BLVD200, PFLUGERVILLE, TX 78660-4641 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 144 TURKEY TRAIL DR, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666-1726 |
| Document Number | 0000007080 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 24007080 |
| Name | SFMC LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2054 |
Source: Hays County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Hays County |
| Municipality | San Marcos City |
| Unified School District | San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $273,360 (+458.56%) Land $66,380 Building $206,980 | $273,360 (+458.56%) Land $66,380 Building $206,980 | |
| 2024 | $6,230.00 | ||
| 2023 | $48,940 Land $48,940 | $48,940 Land $48,940 |
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 May 21, 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · lower than 70% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 SAN MARCOS serves 72,970 people · EPA ID TX1050001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2025 |
|---|---|
| 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 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Fiber | 1,500 / 1,500 |
| VTX Communications Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, Verizon.
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