Hardin County property record for 240 Smith St, Kountze, TX 77625
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,320 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 0.773 acres (33,685 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,739 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001650-000850 |
| Primary APN | 001650-000850 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,500 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,540 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Lot Area | 33,685 sqft (0.773 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 197 ft deep x 171 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Canopy | 1,700 sqft |
| Utility Building | 420 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 26598 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 240 SMITH ST |
| City | KOUNTZE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77625-9331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S01650 SMITH FEAGIN BLK 3, LOT 3, ACRES .7733 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITH FEAGIN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | KOUNTZE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1079 |
| Census Tract | 30400 |
240 Smith St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2016.
Source: Hardin County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 SMITH ST, KOUNTZE, TX 77625-9331 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201663811 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000063811 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN TX |
| Property Address | 240 SMITH ST, KOUNTZE, TX 77625-9331 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000074394 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-74394 |
| Name | FIVEPOINT CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NEDERLAND, TX 77627 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 28, 2032 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 240 Smith St was $2,739 with a homeowner's exemption, up 183.8% from the year before.
Source: Hardin County assessment roll, as of February 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Hardin County |
| Municipality | Kountze City |
| Unified School District | Kountze Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,739.00 (+183.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $142,192 (+1%) | $165,140 (-0.77%) Land $5,130 Building $160,010 |
| 2025 | $965.00 Homeowner's exemption | $129,265 Land $5,130 Building $161,291 | $166,421 Land $5,130 Building $161,291 |
| 2023 | $1,979.00 Homeowner's exemption | $167,702 Land $5,130 Building $162,572 | $167,702 Land $5,130 Building $162,572 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 240 Smith St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1993.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 6, 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1993–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 240 Smith St is moderate, ranking above 54% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 54% of the US · lower than 68% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 KOUNTZE serves 1,981 people · EPA ID TX1000001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 95 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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