Young County property record for 197 Big Sandy Rd, Newcastle, TX 76372
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,472 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 54.4 acres (2,369,664 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $371,900 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $11,047 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00847-0200-0000 |
| Primary APN | 00847-0200-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,472 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 15,432 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,702 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 2,369,664 sqft (54.4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 546 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 546 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 794 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 197 BIG SANDY RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEWCASTLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76372-3013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | TE&L 6 - A-0847 |
| Legal Subdivision | T E & L CO SURVEYS NO 6 ABST NO 847 |
| Legal Block | 200 |
| Jurisdiction | YOUNG TX |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWCASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1060 |
| Census Tract | 950402 |
Source: Young County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 203, NEWCASTLE, TX 76372-0203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014650 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1164 / 329 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001164/329 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Young County assessment roll, as of January 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Young County |
| Municipality | Newcastle City |
| Unified School District | Newcastle Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,047.00 (+25.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $424,260 (-35.96%) | $671,700 (-1.83%) Land $258,650 Building $413,050 |
| 2025 | $8,826.00 (+42.31%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $662,537 (+103.11%) | $684,240 (-2.39%) Land $269,000 Building $415,240 |
| 2023 | $326,190 | $701,000 Land $387,980 Building $313,020 | |
| 2022 | $6,202.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 84% of the US · above 80% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.6% 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 | CITY OF NEWCASTLE serves 532 people · EPA ID TX2520002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from FORT BELKNAP WSC |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) 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 | 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brazos Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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