Hardin County property record for 245 E Smith St, Sour Lake, TX 77659
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 923 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,043 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006900-009900 |
| Primary APN | 006900-009900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 923 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 923 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 341 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 38800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 245 E SMITH ST |
| City | SOUR LAKE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77659-3902 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S06900 ELECTRIC ADDN BLK 29, LOT 12 & W/2 OF 13, ACRES .1722 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELECTRIC ADDN |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUR LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 30200 |
Source: Hardin County records, as of July 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 W HILL ST, 105, CHICAGO, IL 60610-3631 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2026162774 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000040152 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 245 E SMITH ST, SOUR LAKE, TX 77659-3902 |
| Document Number | 0000162774 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026162774 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
Source: Hardin County assessment roll, as of February 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Hardin County |
| Municipality | Sour Lake City |
| Unified School District | Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,043.00 | $103,535 (-) Land $38,250 Building $65,285 | $103,535 (-) Land $38,250 Building $65,285 |
| 2024 | $103,535 (-2.9%) Land $38,250 Building $65,285 | $103,535 (-2.9%) Land $38,250 Building $65,285 | |
| 2023 | $1,815.00 | $106,623 Land $38,250 Building $68,373 | $106,623 Land $38,250 Building $68,373 |
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 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 Record median of 136 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 136 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 59 (1980–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 29 of 59 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 84% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 | CITY OF SOUR LAKE serves 1,813 people · EPA ID TX1000003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 143 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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