Hays County property record for 169 Soft Elm Dr, Buda, TX 78610
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,666 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,187 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $532,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $11,722 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 118421000G006002 |
| Primary APN | 118421000G006002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,666 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,354 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,090 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,187 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 398 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 342 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | R171792 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 169 SOFT ELM DR |
| City | BUDA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78610-2660 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUNFIELD PHASE THREE SEC SIX B, BLOCK G, LOT 6, ACRES 0.165 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNFIELD PHASE THREE SEC SIX B |
| Legal Phase | 3 |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | HAYS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | KYLE-BUDA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 10923 |
169 Soft Elm Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Hays County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 169 SOFT ELM DR, BUDA, TX 78610-2660 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202255054 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAYS TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 169 SOFT ELM DR, BUDA, TX 78610-2660 |
| Document Number | 0000055054 |
| Map Reference | DOC 20042135 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22055054 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 169 SOFT ELM DR, BUDA, TX 78610-2660 |
| Document Number | 0000055055 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 22055055 |
| Name | CLM MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 169 Soft Elm Dr was $11,722 with a homeowner's exemption, down 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Hays County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Hays County |
| Unified School District | Hays Consolidated Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,722.00 (-3.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $490,140 Land $84,960 Building $405,180 | $490,140 Land $84,960 Building $405,180 |
| 2024 | $12,110.00 | ||
| 2023 | $514,550 Land $97,000 Building $417,550 | $514,550 Land $97,000 Building $417,550 | |
| 2022 | $1,731.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 169 Soft Elm Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 21, 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 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 169 Soft Elm Dr is high, ranking above 70% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 70% of the US · above 59% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | GOFORTH SUD serves 34,893 people · EPA ID TX1050019 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GBRA IH-35 TRANSMISSION MAIN |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 571 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Frontier, Verizon.
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