215 James St, Yoakum, TX 77995 Property Records

Lavaca County property record for 215 James St, Yoakum, TX 77995

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,795 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.537 acres (23,400 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$189,392 (Jan 2024)
Tax Bill	$3,030 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2024 Mortgage Jan 2022 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`R32337`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R32337`
Alternative APN	`17128000`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,795 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,463 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,795 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Roof Type	Hip
Lot Area	23,400 sqft (0.537 acres)
Lot Dimensions	143 ft deep x 90 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	440 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number	17128000
Street Address	215 JAMES ST
City	YOAKUM
State	TX
Zip	77995-3532
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	YOAKUM, BLK 1178, LOT 22-FR
Legal Block	1178
Legal Lot Number	22
Jurisdiction	LAVACA TX
Township / Civil Division	YOAKUM
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1114
Census Tract	500

Owner

215 James St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2024.

Source: Lavaca County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	404 HOPKINS ST, YOAKUM, TX 77995-1844
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 5, 2024	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CROSSROADS BANK
Jan 31, 2022	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CROSSROADS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 5, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 5, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 31, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2024259443
Deed Book / Page	994 / 695
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 18, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000074
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2024: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	LAVACA TX
Recording Date	Jan 5, 2024
Property Address	215 JAMES ST, YOAKUM, TX 77995-3532
Document Number	000994/695
Book / Page	994 / 695
Instrument Date	Dec 22, 2023
Instrument	259443
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 24, 2024
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE, ALLIED TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	404 HOPKINS ST, YOAKUM, TX 77995-1844

Mortgage

Document Number	0000994699
Date	Jan 5, 2024
Instrument	994/699

Lender

Name	CROSSROADS BANK
Type	Bank
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 5, 2054

January 2022: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	LAVACA TX
Recording Date	Jan 31, 2022
Property Address	215 JAMES ST, YOAKUM, TX 77995-3532
Document Number	000926/389
Book / Page	926 / 389
Instrument Date	Jan 21, 2022
Instrument	249113
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 23, 2022
Title Company	CAPITAL TITLE TEXAS LLC, CAPITAL TITLE OF TEXAS LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	610 OLD SHINER RD, YOAKUM, TX 77995-2237
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000926399
Date	Jan 31, 2022
Instrument	926/399

Lender

Name	CROSSROADS BANK
Type	Bank
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Jan 27, 2042

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 215 James St was $3,030.

Source: Lavaca County assessment roll, as of January 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Lavaca County
Municipality	Yoakum City
Unified School District	Yoakum Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,030.00	$157,094 (+1.87%) Land $20,592 Building $136,502	$157,094 (+1.87%) Land $20,592 Building $136,502
2025		$154,203 Land $20,592 Building $133,611	$154,203 Land $20,592 Building $133,611
2023	$922.00	$142,272 Land $20,592 Building $121,680	$142,272 Land $20,592 Building $121,680

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 215 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 26, 2010 · 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	7 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

Wildfire risk around 215 James St is low, with a 0.02% 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	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF YOAKUM serves 5,814 people · EPA ID TX0620003
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Oct 2022
Lead	1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	2 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 218 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Rise Broadband Fiber	1,000 / 200
TISD Fixed Wireless	400 / 100
Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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