Hill County property record for 203 E Columbus St, Penelope, TX 76676
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,302 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 1.64 acres (71,438 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $980 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16610-89315-00230-000000 |
| Primary APN | 16610-89315-00230-000000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,302 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,942 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,302 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 71,438 sqft (1.64 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 448 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
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| Account Number | 16610-89315-00230-000000 |
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| Street Address | 203 E COLUMBUS ST |
| City | PENELOPE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76676 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TYLER CO SC LD A-893 #15 TR 23 1.64 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | TYLER CO SC LD A- |
| Legal Tract | 23 |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | HILL TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MALONE-PENELOPE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3135 |
| Census Tract | 961400 |
Source: Hill County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 123, PENELOPE, TX 76676-0123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 23, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 001710/533 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Hill County assessment roll, as of December 26, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Hill County |
| Municipality | Penelope Town |
| Unified School District | Penelope Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $980.00 (+135.58%) | $57,270 (-37.8%) | $92,980 (+0.99%) Land $59,040 Building $33,940 |
| 2025 | $416.00 (+17.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $92,070 (+22.83%) Land $59,040 Building $33,030 | $92,070 (+22.83%) Land $59,040 Building $33,030 |
| 2023 | $74,960 Land $45,920 Building $29,040 | $74,960 Land $45,920 Building $29,040 | |
| 2022 | $355.00 |
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 September 30, 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 | 3 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 | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | PENELOPE WSC serves 200 people · EPA ID TX1090026 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 78 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Central Link Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AMA TechTel Communications Fixed Wireless | 75 / 20 |
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