Kaufman County property record for 15596 Watson Dr, Kemp, TX 75143
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,948 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.611 acres (26,615 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,695 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R26786 |
| Primary APN | R26786 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,948 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,898 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,615 sqft (0.611 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 1 ft Depth |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Storage Building | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 15596 WATSON DR |
|---|---|
| City | KEMP |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75143-4587 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | HILLTOP ACRES 3, LOT 11; PT & 12, & HOUSE |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLTOP ACRES 3 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | KAUFMAN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | CEDAR CREEK LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 51301 |
Source: Kaufman County records, as of August 6, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15596 WATSON DR, KEMP, TX 75143-4587 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 12, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20148981 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4573 / 535 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 30, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0045730535 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Kaufman County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Kaufman County |
| Unified School District | Kemp Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $254,232 (-6.88%) | $354,351 (+29.79%) Land $36,660 Building $317,691 | |
| 2024 | $2,695.00 (+14.68%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,350.00 (-20.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $273,019 Land $36,660 Building $236,359 | $273,019 Land $36,660 Building $236,359 |
| 2022 | $2,973.00 |
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 October 8, 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 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 52% of the US · lower than 72% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 KEMP serves 1,283 people · EPA ID TX1290004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2021 E. coli not recorded as resolved · Jul 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Wi-Five Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, Nextlink.
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