Medina County property record for 1503 Ave J, Hondo, TX 78861
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,185 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.273 acres (11,901 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $318,400 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,077 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | R-16293 |
| Primary APN | R-16293 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,185 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,185 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,901 sqft (0.273 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Storage Building | 50 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 16293 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1503 AVENUE J |
| City | HONDO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78861-1843 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HONDO BLOCK 6 LOT 1 & WEST 25 OF 2; ACRES .2732 |
| Legal Subdivision | HONDO |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MEDINA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HONDO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1049 |
| Census Tract | 302 |
1503 Ave J is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Medina County records, as of July 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1503 AVENUE J, HONDO, TX 78861-1843 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20246905 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2021010231 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MEDINA TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1503 AVENUE J, HONDO, TX 78861-1843 |
| Document Number | 2021010231 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 127 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021010231 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 922 SAXONHILL DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78253-6128 |
| Document Number | 2021010232 |
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| Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021010232 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1503 Ave J was $6,077, up 73.8% from the year before.
Source: Medina County assessment roll, as of May 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Medina County |
| Municipality | Hondo City |
| Unified School District | Hondo Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,077.00 (+73.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $350,150 Land $42,840 Building $307,310 | $350,150 Land $42,840 Building $307,310 |
| 2024 | $3,496.00 (-6.42%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,736.00 (-12.91%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $248,320 Land $18,330 Building $229,990 | $248,320 Land $18,330 Building $229,990 |
| 2022 | $4,290.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1503 Ave J in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 11, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 35 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 35 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2021 · tidal / storm surge |
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 1503 Ave J is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 89% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 HONDO serves 11,044 people · EPA ID TX1630002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 485 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Rise Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 200 |
| VTX Communications Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| rNetworks Fixed Wireless | 200 / 200 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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