Ellis County property record for 161 Giles St, Avalon, TX 76623
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.328 acres (14,288 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $144 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R217084 |
| Primary APN | R217084 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,260 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,288 sqft (0.328 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 651 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 651 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Storage Building | 121 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 161 GILES ST |
|---|---|
| City | AVALON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76623 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 329 E C SCHOOL LAND 0.328 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | E C SCHOOL LAND |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WAXAHACHIE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 61200 |
161 Giles St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2025.
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 10, AVALON, TX 76623-0010 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000028458 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Giles St was $144 with exemptions applied, up 4.3% from the year before.
Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis County |
| Unified School District | Avalon Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $63,937 (+1%) | $187,631 (-3.69%) Land $55,000 Building $132,631 | |
| 2025 | $144.00 (+4.35%) | $58,125 | $194,818 Land $49,005 Building $145,813 |
| 2024 | $138.00 | ||
| 2023 | $176,882 Land $38,500 Building $138,382 | $176,882 Land $38,500 Building $138,382 | |
| 2018 | $115.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 Giles St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 9, 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 | 4 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.
Wildfire risk around 161 Giles St 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 67% of the US · lower than 91% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | AVALON WSC serves 1,218 people · EPA ID TX0700019 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 16 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 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Legacy ISP Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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