Ellis County property record for 209 Hemphill St, Avalon, TX 76623
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,212 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.552 acres (24,045 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $719 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R183039 |
| Primary APN | R183039 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,212 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,356 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,212 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,045 sqft (0.552 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 309 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 112 sqft |
| Storage Building | 160 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 209 HEMPHILL ST |
|---|---|
| City | AVALON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76623 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 329 E C SCHOOL LAND 0.552 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | E C SCHOOL LAND |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WAXAHACHIE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 61200 |
209 Hemphill St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2019.
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 235, AVALON, TX 76623-0235 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 201929019 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 209 HEMPHILL ST, AVALON, TX 76623 |
| Document Number | 0000029019 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 29019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 235 AVALON TX 766230235, AVALON, TX 76623-0235 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 209 Hemphill St was $719 with a homeowner's exemption, down 18% from the year before.
Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis County |
| Unified School District | Avalon Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $173,355 (+1%) | $197,302 (-6.14%) Land $55,000 Building $142,302 | |
| 2025 | $719.00 (-18.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $157,595 Land $54,450 Building $155,763 | $210,213 Land $54,450 Building $155,763 |
| 2024 | $877.00 | ||
| 2023 | $140,595 Land $40,000 Building $100,595 | $140,595 Land $40,000 Building $100,595 | |
| 2018 | $191.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 209 Hemphill St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 9, 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 | 4 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 209 Hemphill St is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 84% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 | AVALON WSC serves 1,218 people · EPA ID TX0700019 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 | 16 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 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Legacy ISP Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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