Hardin County property record for 255 E Brown St, Kountze, TX 77625
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,323 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.277 acres (12,101 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $964 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2025 Mortgage May 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001050-000650 |
| Primary APN | 001050-000650 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,323 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,323 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 12,101 sqft (0.277 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 182 sqft |
| Canopy | 240 sqft |
| Utility Building | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 25840 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 E BROWN ST |
| City | KOUNTZE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77625-7987 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S01050 ALLUMS 1ST WILLIAMS BLK 3, LOT 7 & 8, ACRES .2778 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALLUMS 1ST WILLIAMS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 8 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | KOUNTZE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2059 |
| Census Tract | 30400 |
Source: Hardin County records, as of February 5, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 W BROWN ST, KOUNTZE, TX 77625-5453 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOUSTON HOME LOAN INC |
| May 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MCT CU |
| Dec 27, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TEXAS DOW EMPLOYEES CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-152079 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Property Address | 255 E BROWN ST, KOUNTZE, TX 77625-7987 |
| Document Number | 0000152079 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 192 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-152079 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | CAPITAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 255 W BROWN ST, KOUNTZE, TX 77625-5453 |
| Document Number | 0000152080 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-152080 |
| Name | HOUSTON HOME LOAN INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN TX |
| Property Address | 255 E BROWN ST, KOUNTZE, TX 77625-7987 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000114890 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-114890 |
| Name | MCT CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PORT NECHES, TX 77651 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 255 E BROWN ST, KOUNTZE, TX 77625-7987 |
| Document Number | 0000122007 |
| Map Reference | VOL 01 PG 192 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-122007 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | CAPITAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1986, KOUNTZE, TX 77625-1986 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 255 W BROWN ST, KOUNTZE, TX 77625 |
| Document Number | 0000122008 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-122008 |
| Name | TEXAS DOW EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
Source: Hardin County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $964.00 (-60.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $129,052 (+4.22%) Land $26,400 Building $102,652 | $129,052 (+4.22%) Land $26,400 Building $102,652 |
| 2023 | $2,415.00 | $123,825 Land $26,400 Building $97,425 | $123,825 Land $26,400 Building $97,425 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1989–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 16 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 43% of the US · lower than 83% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 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 70 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures