Cass County property record for 218 E 5th, Hughes Springs, TX 75656
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 960 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 2.26 acres (98,446 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $61,900 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,713 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 42870-00070-00010-000000 |
| Primary APN | 42870-00070-00010-000000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| Gross Area | 1,800 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 98,446 sqft (2.26 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 1 ft Depth |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Deck Area | 360 sqft |
| Patio Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
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| Account Number | 10180 |
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| Street Address | 218 E 5TH |
| City | HUGHES SPRINGS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75656-2601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HUGHES SPRINGS OT BLK 7 LOT 1 & 2 2.26 AC 42870 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAM BURRIS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HUGHES SPRINGS-AVINGER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
218 E 5th is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2022.
Source: Cass County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 218 E 5TH, HUGHES SPRINGS, TX 75656-2601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022879 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 24, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003161 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS TX |
| Property Address | 218 E 5TH, HUGHES SPRINGS, TX 75656-2601 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2017003510 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017003510 |
| Name | CYPRESS BANK SSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PITTSBURG, TX 75686 |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.75% |
| Type Change Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 5.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.7% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 10.7% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 218 E 5th was $1,713 with exemptions applied, up 197.9% from the year before.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cass County |
| Municipality | Hughes Springs City |
| Unified School District | Hughes Springs Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,713.00 (+197.91%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $118,590 (+1.58%) Land $25,600 Building $92,990 | $118,590 (+1.58%) Land $25,600 Building $92,990 |
| 2025 | $575.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $116,740 Land $23,630 Building $93,110 | $116,740 Land $23,630 Building $93,110 |
| 2023 | $85,640 Land $21,350 Building $64,290 | $85,640 Land $21,350 Building $64,290 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 218 E 5th in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 3, 2012 · 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 | 1 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 218 E 5th is moderate, ranking above 40% 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 40% of the US · lower than 85% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 HUGHES SPRINGS serves 2,527 people · EPA ID TX0340003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NORTHEAST TEXAS MWD |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jul 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 500 / 20 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etex Telephone, Spectrum.
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