Bell County property record for 17 S 21st St, Temple, TX 76504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,552 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.643 acres (28,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,066 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale Jun 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0051540000 |
| Primary APN | 0051540000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,552 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,552 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 28,000 sqft (0.643 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 560 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 17 S 21ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | TEMPLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76504-4108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LI |
| Legal Description | FREEMAN HEIGHTS, BLOCK 013, LOT 5, 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | FREEMAN HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | BELL TX |
| Township / Civil Division | TEMPLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 20702 |
17 S 21st St is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2022.
Source: Bell County records, as of April 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2711 HILLVIEW GREEN LN, AUSTIN, TX 78703-1659 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer INDEPENDENCE TITLE |
| Jun 23, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20222621 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 26, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000024267 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BELL TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 17 S 21ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 76504-4108 |
| Document Number | 0000002621 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022002621 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Title Company | INDEPENDENCE TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1814, TEMPLE, TX 76503-1814 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2711 HILLVIEW GREEN LN, AUSTIN, TX 78703-1659 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BELL TX |
| Property Address | 17 S 21ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 76504-4108 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000026056 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00026056 |
| Name | CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ANAHEIM, CA 92806 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2037 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 S 21st St was $4,066.
Source: Bell County assessment roll, as of February 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Bell County |
| Municipality | Temple City |
| Unified School District | Temple Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,066.00 | $141,928 Land $51,100 Building $90,828 | $141,928 Land $51,100 Building $90,828 |
| 2023 | $2,889.00 (+499.38%) | $126,044 Land $42,000 Building $84,044 | $126,044 Land $42,000 Building $84,044 |
| 2022 | $482.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 S 21st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 15, 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 | 1 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 17 S 21st St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.3% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 TEMPLE serves 94,935 people · EPA ID TX0140005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Nov 2019 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2017 |
|---|---|
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 283 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, T-Mobile.
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