Houston County property record for 244 1st St, Ratcliff, TX 75858
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,216 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.58 acres (25,265 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $450 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00645-00190-00000-000141 |
| Primary APN | 00645-00190-00000-000141 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,216 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 25,265 sqft (0.58 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Account Number | 4290 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 244 FIRST ST |
| City | RATCLIFF |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75858 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W H JONES AB 645 .58 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | W H JONES |
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | KENNARD-RATCLIFF |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: Houston County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 244 FIRST ST, RATCLIFF, TX 75858 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Deed Document Number | 20254345 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0020254345 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Property Address | 244 FIRST ST, RATCLIFF, TX 75858 |
| Document Number | 0020254345 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20254345 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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Source: Houston County assessment roll, as of December 29, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Houston County |
| Unified School District | Kennard Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $450.00 (+102.7%) | $35,590 (-4.66%) Land $6,670 Building $28,920 | $35,590 (-4.66%) Land $6,670 Building $28,920 |
| 2025 | $222.00 (+119.8%) | $37,330 (-) Land $8,410 Building $28,920 | $37,330 (-) Land $8,410 Building $28,920 |
| 2024 | $37,330 (+8.23%) Land $8,410 Building $28,920 | $37,330 (+8.23%) Land $8,410 Building $28,920 | |
| 2023 | $34,490 Land $7,830 Building $26,660 | $34,490 Land $7,830 Building $26,660 | |
| 2022 | $101.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 4, 2011 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 81% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 | RATCLIFF WSC serves 275 people · EPA ID TX1130020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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