Ellis County property record for 213 Hemphill St, Avalon, TX 76623
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 981 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.198 acres (8,625 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $282 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Transfer Dec 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R197227 |
| Primary APN | R197227 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 981 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,041 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 981 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,625 sqft (0.198 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Street Address | 213 HEMPHILL ST |
|---|---|
| City | AVALON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76623 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 329 E C SCHOOL LAND 0.198 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | E C SCHOOL LAND |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WAXAHACHIE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 61200 |
213 Hemphill St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2022.
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 118, AVALON, TX 76623-0118 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 12, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 201835632 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000041115 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 213 HEMPHILL ST, AVALON, TX 76623 |
| Document Number | 0002134430 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2134430 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 118, AVALON, TX 76623-0118 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 213 HEMPHILL ST, AVALON, TX 76623 |
| Document Number | 0000035632 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 35632 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 10 AVALON TX 766230010, AVALON, TX 76623-0010 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 213 Hemphill St was $282 with exemptions applied, up 3.3% 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 | $103,577 (+1%) | $111,478 (-0.45%) Land $49,500 Building $61,978 | |
| 2025 | $282.00 (+3.3%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $94,161 Land $43,560 Building $68,427 | $111,987 Land $43,560 Building $68,427 |
| 2024 | $273.00 | ||
| 2023 | $100,188 Land $33,000 Building $67,188 | $100,188 Land $33,000 Building $67,188 | |
| 2018 | $222.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 213 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 213 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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