256 Myrtle Ave, Harper, TX 78631 Property Records

Gillespie County property record for 256 Myrtle Ave, Harper, TX 78631

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.41 acres (17,860 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$133,000 (Feb 2022)
Tax Bill	$1,500 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2022 Mortgage Oct 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
APN	`S1540-0010-000300`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`S1540-0010-000300`
Alternative APN	`35970`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,288 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,581 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,288 sqft
Utility Area	96 sqft
Flooring	Vinyl/Resilient
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1940
Exterior Material	Combination
Foundation Type	Pier/Post & Beam
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	17,860 sqft (0.41 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	1,071 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	1,071 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	126 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	S1540-0010-000300
Street Address	256 MYRTLE AVE
City	HARPER
State	TX
Zip	78631-0119
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	THIELE BUTLER BLK A LOT 3 & 4, .41
Legal Subdivision	THIELE BUTLER
Legal Block	A
Legal Lot Number	3,4
Jurisdiction	GILLESPIE TX
Township / Civil Division	HARPER
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1091
Census Tract	950200

Owner

Source: Gillespie County records, as of October 19, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	PO BOX 332, HARPER, TX 78631-0332
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 25, 2022	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SECURITY SERVICE FCU
Oct 15, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SOUTHWEST FUNDING LP
May 19, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 25, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 25, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 19, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20221372
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 28, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc	0020081803
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2022: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	GILLESPIE TX
Recording Date	Feb 25, 2022
Property Address	256 MYRTLE AVE, HARPER, TX 78631
Document Number	0020221372
Map Reference	VOL 14 PG 458
Instrument Date	Feb 23, 2022
Instrument	20221372
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 28, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	256 MYRTLE AVE, HARPER, TX 78631

Mortgage

Document Number	0020221373
Date	Feb 25, 2022
Instrument	20221373

Lender

Name	SECURITY SERVICE FCU
Type	Credit Union
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2037

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	GILLESPIE TX
Property Address	256 MYRTLE AVE, HARPER, TX 78631
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	20206192
Date	Oct 15, 2020
Instrument	20206192

Lender

Name	SOUTHWEST FUNDING LP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DALLAS, TX 75240

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2050

May 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	GILLESPIE TX
Recording Date	May 19, 2020
Property Address	256 MYRTLE AVE, HARPER, TX 78631
Document Number	0020202702
Map Reference	VOL 14 PG 458
Instrument Date	May 18, 2020
Instrument	20202702
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 13, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	256 MYRTLE AVE, HARPER, TX 78631

Mortgage

Document Number	0020202703
Date	May 19, 2020
Instrument	20202703

Lender

Name	CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Gillespie County assessment roll, as of October 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Gillespie County
Unified School District	Harper Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,500.00 (+74.22%) Homeowner's exemption	$159,530 (-2.8%) Land $66,040 Building $93,490	$159,530 (-2.8%) Land $66,040 Building $93,490
2025		$164,120 (+0.99%) Land $66,040 Building $98,080	$164,120 (+0.99%) Land $66,040 Building $98,080
2024	$861.00 (-12.85%)
2023	$988.00 (-47.67%) Homeowner's exemption	$162,510 Land $66,040 Building $96,470	$162,510 Land $66,040 Building $96,470
2022	$1,888.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2000)
Most Recent Claim	Nov 2000 · rainfall accumulation

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 57% of the US · lower than 62% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.1% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	LCRA HARPER WATER SYSTEM serves 381 people · EPA ID TX0860106
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Apr 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 136 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
VTX Communications Fixed Wireless	940 / 940
Hill Country Telecommunications Fixed Wireless	300 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	200 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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