Orange County property record for 198 Nelson St, Orange, TX 77630
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,385 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.262 acres (11,413 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,449 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 002371-000410 |
| Primary APN | 002371-000410 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,385 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 11,413 sqft (0.262 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 162 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 276 sqft |
| Patio Area | 276 sqft |
| Storage Building | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | R31581 |
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| Street Address | 198 NELSON ST |
| City | ORANGE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77630-1541 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BLK 4 CHERRY HILL ESTATES #1 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHERRY HILL ESTATES # 1 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIDGE CITY-ORANGEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 22301 |
198 Nelson St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2008.
Source: Orange County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 198 NELSON ST, ORANGE, TX 77630-1541 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2008 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 7, 1994 |
| Deed Document Number | 2008335656 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 198 Nelson St was $2,449 with a homeowner's exemption, up 180.8% from the year before.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Orange County |
| Unified School District | Bridge City Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,449.00 (+180.85%) | $146,126 (+2.95%) Land $6,505 Building $139,621 | $146,126 (+2.95%) Land $6,505 Building $139,621 |
| 2025 | $872.00 (-27.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $141,935 Land $6,505 Building $135,430 | $141,935 Land $6,505 Building $135,430 |
| 2024 | $1,205.00 | ||
| 2023 | $124,470 Land $7,210 Building $117,260 | $124,470 Land $7,210 Building $117,260 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 198 Nelson St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 15, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 494 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 494 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 127 (2005–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 79 of 127 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 198 Nelson St is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · lower than 72% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 BRIDGE CITY serves 9,546 people · EPA ID TX1810001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2016 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 73 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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