Medina County property record for 1609 Ave B, Hondo, TX 78861
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,024 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,281 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $787 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | R-17436 |
| Primary APN | R-17436 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,024 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl Sheet/Linoleum |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,281 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 69 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 408 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 408 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 336 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 408 sqft |
| Storage Building | 96 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
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| Account Number | 17436 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1609 AVENUE B |
| City | HONDO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78861-1942 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ERNEST & ALICE LOT 1; ACRES .1901 |
| Legal Subdivision | ERNEST & ALICE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MEDINA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HONDO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1056 |
| Census Tract | 302 |
1609 Ave B is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Medina County records, as of May 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1609 AVENUE B, HONDO, TX 78861-1942 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1609 Ave B was $787 with exemptions applied, up 29.7% 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 | $787.00 (+29.65%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $83,661 | $120,000 Land $32,290 Building $87,710 |
| 2024 | $607.00 (-3.8%) | ||
| 2023 | $631.00 (-9.47%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $112,990 Land $14,320 Building $98,670 | $112,990 Land $14,320 Building $98,670 |
| 2022 | $697.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1609 Ave B 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 1609 Ave B is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 266 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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