Wharton County property record for 209 Higbee St, El Campo, TX 77437
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $595 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10630-002-080-00 |
| Primary APN | 10630-002-080-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,224 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 294 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 294 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Patio Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
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| Account Number | 1063000208000 |
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| Street Address | 209 HIGBEE ST |
| City | EL CAMPO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77437-5226 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HIGHLAND BLOCK 2 LOT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | WHARTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | EL CAMPO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1094 |
| Census Tract | 740700 |
209 Higbee St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2022.
Source: Wharton County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 209 HIGBEE ST, EL CAMPO, TX 77437-5226 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 11, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 20224585 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1274 / 495 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WHARTON TX |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 209 HIGBEE ST, EL CAMPO, TX 77437-5226 |
| Document Number | 001171/324 |
| Book / Page | 1171 / 324 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00002522 |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 804, MARKHAM, TX 77456-0804 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 209 HIGBEE ST, EL CAMPO, TX 77437-5226 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 209 Higbee St was $595 with exemptions applied.
Source: Wharton County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | El Campo City |
| County | Wharton County |
| Unified School District | El Campo Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $65,272 (+1.3%) Land $9,800 Building $55,472 | $65,272 (-4.05%) Land $9,800 Building $55,472 | |
| 2025 | $595.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $64,433 | $68,029 Land $14,000 Building $54,029 |
| 2023 | $62,876 Land $14,000 Building $48,876 | $62,876 Land $14,000 Building $48,876 | |
| 2022 | $472.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 209 Higbee St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 22 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2024 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 31 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 31 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 22 (1980–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 22 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · Hurricane Beryl |
| 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 209 Higbee St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | CITY OF EL CAMPO serves 12,095 people · EPA ID TX2410002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2022 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 363 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Rise Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 200 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Skynet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
May also be available: YK Communications.
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