Gonzales County property record for 14740 E State Hwy 97, Waelder, TX 78959
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,508 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (14,985 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $593 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R51578 |
| Primary APN | R51578 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,508 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1950 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 14,985 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Patio Area | 88 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
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| Account Number | 18020-15000-01571-000000 |
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| Street Address | 14740 E STATE HIGHWAY 97 |
| City | WAELDER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78959-5191 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT 2& ALL 3-4-5 1 GUZMAN |
| Jurisdiction | GONZALES TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WAELDER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
14740 E State Hwy 97 is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2011 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Gonzales County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 341, WAELDER, TX 78959-0341 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 2, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000252654 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 14740 E State Hwy 97 was $593 with a homeowner's exemption, up 98.3% from the year before.
Source: Gonzales County assessment roll, as of November 3, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Gonzales County |
| Unified School District | Waelder Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $593.00 (+98.33%) | $45,350 (-37.43%) | $72,200 (-0.39%) Land $22,030 Building $50,170 |
| 2025 | $299.00 (+10.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $72,480 Land $23,680 Building $48,800 | $72,480 Land $23,680 Building $48,800 |
| 2024 | $271.00 (-53.36%) | ||
| 2023 | $581.00 Homeowner's exemption | $48,820 Land $9,550 Building $39,270 | $48,820 Land $9,550 Building $39,270 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 14740 E State Hwy 97 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2004.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 28, 2024 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2004–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2007 · rainfall accumulation |
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 14740 E State Hwy 97 is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · lower than 77% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 WAELDER serves 970 people · EPA ID TX0890003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GVTC Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless | 300 / 150 |
| Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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