Bastrop County property record for 256 Empire St, Elgin, TX 78621
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
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| Lot Size | 1.39 acres (60,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,040 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R8732696 |
| Primary APN | R8732696 |
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| Lot Area | 60,810 sqft (1.39 acres) |
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| Street Address | 256 EMPIRE ST |
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| City | ELGIN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78621-2682 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Legal Description | SUMMER MOON SUBDIVISION PHASE II, BLK 5, LOT 72, ACRES 1.396 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUMMER MOON SUBDIVISION PHASE II |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 72 |
| Jurisdiction | BASTROP TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 950101 |
256 Empire St, recreational vacant land, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Bastrop County records, as of May 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 244 MARGARITA DR, DALE, TX 78616-2150 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | BASTROP TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Property Address | 256 EMPIRE ST, ELGIN, TX 78621-2682 |
| Document Number | 0202404753 |
| Map Reference | CAB 8 PG 32B-37B |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202404753 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 130429, HOUSTON, TX 77219-0429 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 244 MARGARITA DR, DALE, TX 78616-2150 |
| Document Number | 0202404754 |
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| Date | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202404754 |
| Name | SUNBELT EASTATES LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 20, 2054 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Empire St was $3,040.
Source: Bastrop County assessment roll, as of May 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Bastrop County |
| Unified School District | Elgin Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,040.00 | $155,469 Land $155,469 | $155,469 Land $155,469 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Empire St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 22, 2026 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
Wildfire risk around 256 Empire St is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · lower than 77% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 | AQUA WSC serves 86,325 people · EPA ID TX0110013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 27 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
May also be available: SOS Communications, VTX Communications.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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