Hidalgo County property record for 229 Karen Dr, Alamo, TX 78516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,795 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $219,170 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,763 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage Aug 2026 Sale |
| APN | A175003000032100 |
| Primary APN | A175003000032100 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,795 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,654 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,641 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 695 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 164 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 229 KAREN DR |
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| City | ALAMO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78516-2607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | ALAMO COUNTRY CLUB PH 3 LOT 321 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALAMO COUNTRY CLUB PH 3 - SDN |
| Legal Tract | 321 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 321 |
| Jurisdiction | HIDALGO TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MCALLEN-PHARR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 21904 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Louisiana-Rio Grande Canal Company Irrigation System listed 1995 · 3 contributing resources · NRIS 95001284 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
229 Karen Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Hidalgo County records, as of September 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 KAREN DR, ALAMO, TX 78516-2607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MID-CONTINENT INVTS/KS |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer SIMPLE TITLE, SIMPLIFILE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Deed Document Number | 20263779250 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003548465 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HIDALGO TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 229 KAREN DR, ALAMO, TX 78516-2607 |
| Document Number | 0003779250 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263779250 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | SIMPLE TITLE, SIMPLIFILE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 229 KAREN DR, ALAMO, TX 78516-2607 |
| Document Number | 0003779251, |
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| Date | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263779251 |
| Name | MID-CONTINENT INVTS/KS |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HIDALGO TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 229 KAREN DR, ALAMO, TX 78516-2607 |
| Document Number | 0003778423 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263778423 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Title Company | SIMPLE TITLE, SIMPLIFILE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 427 HOLLY ST, GRAPEVINE, TX 76051-5135 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 229 Karen Dr was $5,763, up 136.8% from the year before.
Source: Hidalgo County assessment roll, as of September 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Alamo City |
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Unified School District | Donna Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $233,086 (+4.62%) Land $65,000 Building $168,086 | $233,086 (+4.62%) Land $65,000 Building $168,086 | |
| 2025 | $5,763.00 (+136.77%) | $222,786 Land $65,000 Building $157,786 | $222,786 Land $65,000 Building $157,786 |
| 2024 | $2,434.00 (-38.71%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,971.00 (-1.73%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $206,947 Land $47,500 Building $176,566 | $224,066 Land $47,500 Building $176,566 |
| 2022 | $4,041.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 229 Karen Dr; there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2004.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 48 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 48 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2004–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2020 · Hurricane Hanna |
| 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 229 Karen Dr is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 ALAMO serves 21,065 people · EPA ID TX1080001 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 124 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| VTX Communications Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, Smartcom Telephone, TWIN.
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