253 Forest St, Kountze, TX 77625 Property Records

Hardin County property record for 253 Forest St, Kountze, TX 77625 · Last verified February 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Year BuiltBuilt 2023
Square Footage800 sqft Living Area
Lot Size334,105 sqft (7.67 acres)
GarageMixed, 675 sqft
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Tax Bill$6,692.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN000438-000150
Alternative APN
  • 69713

Interior

Building Area800 sqft Living Area
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2015
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2023
Exterior MaterialFiber Cement Siding (Hardi-Board/Hardi-Plank) Exterior
Lot Area334,105 sqft (7.67 acres)
Parking Spaces7 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeMixed Garage
Garage Area675 sqft Garage
CarportCarport
Carport Area1,280 sqft Carport

Exterior Amenities

Total Buildings2 Total Buildings
Deck Area176 sqft Deck
PorchPorch
Canopy Area169 sqft Canopy
Utility Building125 sqft Utility Building

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling

Location & Zoning

Account Number69713
Street Address253 FOREST ST
CityKOUNTZE
StateTX
Zip77625-8092
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionA0438 RICHARDS J D ACRES 7.67
Legal SubdivisionRICHARDS J D
JurisdictionHARDIN TX
Minor Civil DivisionKOUNTZE
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3020
Census Tract30400

Owner

Source: Hardin County records · APN 000438-000150

Assessment roll updated September 1, 2025 · Last verified February 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address253 FOREST ST, KOUNTZE, TX 77625-8092
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 26, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
NECHES FCU
Oct 02, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
OTHER

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 13, 2016
Deed SaleMay 13, 2016
Deed Doc Number2016-64844
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

March 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHARDIN TX
Property Address253 FOREST ST, KOUNTZE, TX 77625-8092
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 16, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000142923
DateMar 26, 2024
Instrument2024-142923
Lender
NameNECHES FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressPORT NECHES, TX 77651
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 20, 2054

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionHARDIN TX
Recording DateOct 02, 2020
Property Address253 FOREST ST, KOUNTZE, TX 77625-8092
Document Number0000108067
Instrument DateSep 30, 2020
Instrument108067
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 28, 2020
Title CompanyOTHER

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address430 BONURA RD N KOUNTZE TX 77625, KOUNTZE, TX 77625

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Hardin County records · Assessment roll updated September 1, 2025 · Last verified February 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyHardin County
MunicipalityKountze City
Unified School DistrictKountze Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$6,692.00 (+115.04%) Homeowner's exemption$450,000 (+76.04%) Land $138,060 Building $311,940$450,000 (+44.96%) Land $138,060 Building $311,940
2024$3,112.00 (+0.1%) Homeowner's exemption$255,625 (+1%) Land $138,060 Building $172,362$310,422 (+33.58%) Land $138,060 Building $172,362
2023$3,109.00 Homeowner's exemption$232,386 Land $68,647 Building $163,739$232,386 Land $68,647 Building $163,739

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