Orange County property record for 157 Nelson St, Orange, TX 77630
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,156 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.499 acres (21,736 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $328,510 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,294 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage Feb 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 002371-000126 |
| Primary APN | 002371-000126 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 2,156 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Lot Area | 21,736 sqft (0.499 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 131 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 554 sqft |
| Patio Area | 362 sqft |
| Storage Building | 552 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | R32000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 NELSON ST |
| City | ORANGE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77630-8743 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CHERRY HILL ESTATES # 1, BLOCK 2, LOT N 131.410' OF C, ACRES 0.499 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHERRY HILL ESTATES # 1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | C |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIDGE CITY-ORANGEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 22301 |
157 Nelson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2023.
Source: Orange County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 NELSON ST, ORANGE, TX 77630-8743 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2023 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 28, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage REPUBLIC STATE MORTGAGE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023537000 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 157 NELSON ST, ORANGE, TX 77630-8743 |
| Document Number | 0000537000 |
| Map Reference | VOL 87 PG 52 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 537000 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | CAPITAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 NELSON ST, ORANGE, TX 77630-8743 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 NELSON ST, ORANGE, TX 77630-8743 |
| Document Number | 0000537001 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 537001 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE TX |
| Property Address | 157 NELSON ST, ORANGE, TX 77630-8743 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CAPITAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000471237 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 471237 |
| Name | REPUBLIC STATE MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77006 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 157 Nelson St was $4,294 with a homeowner's exemption, up 69.7% from the year before.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Orange County |
| Unified School District | Bridge City Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,294.00 (+69.72%) | $256,190 (+2.94%) Land $12,390 Building $243,800 | $256,190 (+2.94%) Land $12,390 Building $243,800 |
| 2025 | $2,530.00 (-43.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $248,870 Land $12,390 Building $236,480 | $248,870 Land $12,390 Building $236,480 |
| 2024 | $4,501.00 | ||
| 2023 | $208,943 Land $13,667 Building $195,276 | $208,943 Land $13,667 Building $195,276 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 157 Nelson St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 15, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 494 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 494 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 127 (2005–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 79 of 127 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 157 Nelson St is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · lower than 79% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 BRIDGE CITY serves 9,546 people · EPA ID TX1810001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2016 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 73 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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