Polk County property record for 196 Carthage, Livingston, TX 77351
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,440 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.369 acres (16,074 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $35,600 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $16 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | W0800004000 |
| Primary APN | W0800004000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 16,074 sqft (0.369 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 20.1 ft deep x 8 ft wide |
| Account Number | 84168 |
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| Street Address | 196 CARTHAGE |
| City | LIVINGSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77352-8037 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Legal Description | WESTWOOD LOT 52 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTWOOD |
| Legal Tract | 52 |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK TX |
| Township / Civil Division | LIVINGSTON-ONALASKA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 210302 |
196 Carthage, recreational vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2026.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 24574 SHADY OAKS BLVD, MONTGOMERY, TX 77316-3899 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 9, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 9, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20261052 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2026 / 2645.565 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000008929 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 196 Carthage was $16, down 5.9% from the year before.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Leggett Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $16.00 (-5.88%) | $6,432 (-) Land $6,432 | $6,432 (-) Land $6,432 |
| 2025 | $17.00 | $6,432 Land $6,432 | $6,432 Land $6,432 |
| 2023 | $965 Land $965 | $965 Land $965 | |
| 2022 | $16.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 196 Carthage in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1998.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2010 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1998–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2024 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 196 Carthage is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · lower than 77% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 | TEXAS WATER SUPPLY private · serves 221 people · EPA ID TX1870131 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control currently in violation since Apr 2022 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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