2602 W Ave R, Temple, TX 76504 Property Records

Bell County property record for 2602 W Ave R, Temple, TX 76504

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,165 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
Last Sale	$68,800 (Feb 2018)
Tax Bill	$3,345 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2022 Mortgage Feb 2018 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0094410000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0094410000`
Alternative APNs	`839321` `37317`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,165 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,165 sqft
Utility Area	40 sqft
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1955
Exterior Material	Wood
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Gravel
Lot Area	7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	246 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	246 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Patio Area	84 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2602 W AVENUE R
City	TEMPLE
State	TX
Zip	76504-6427
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	2F
Legal Description	PORTER HOOD RESUBDIVISION REPLAT (BLKS 1-2), BLOCK 001, LOT 0010
Legal Subdivision	PORTER HOOD RESUBDIVISION REPLAT (BLKS 1
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	10
Jurisdiction	BELL TX
Township / Civil Division	TEMPLE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2012
Census Tract	21102

Owner

Source: Bell County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Mailing Address	3 GREAT WEST LOOP, BELTON, TX 76513-9243

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 13, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GATEWAY FIRST BANK
Feb 1, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer HERMITS' REST ENTS LLC
Oct 12, 2017	Vendor's Lien, Transfer THE BUCKHOLTS STATE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Last Sale	Feb 1, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 1, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 12, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20184225
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 30, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0000004225
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BELL TX
Property Address	2602 W AVENUE R, TEMPLE, TX 76504-6427
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 27, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000037699
Date	Jun 13, 2022
Instrument	2022037699

Lender

Name	GATEWAY FIRST BANK
Type	Bank
Address	JENKS, OK 74037

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2052

February 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	BELL TX
Recording Date	Feb 1, 2018
Property Address	2602 W AVENUE R, TEMPLE, TX 76504-6427
Document Number	0000004225
Instrument Date	Jan 30, 2018
Instrument	4225
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 19, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	3 GREAT WEST LOOP BELTON TX 765139243, BELTON, TX 76513-9243

Mortgage

Document Number	4226
Date	Feb 1, 2018
Instrument	4226

Lender

Name	HERMITS' REST ENTS LLC
Address	1600 N TRAVIS AVE, CAMERON, TX 76520-1648

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 31, 2048

October 2017: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	BELL TX
Recording Date	Oct 12, 2017
Property Address	2602 W AVENUE R, TEMPLE, TX 76504-6427
Document Number	0000042885
Map Reference	VOL A PG149
Instrument Date	Oct 9, 2017
Instrument	2017-00042885
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 30, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1536 BROOK LN, 1536, CELINA, TX 75009-2279

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4730 S FORT APACHE RD STE 300, 300, LAS VEGAS, NV 89147-7947

Mortgage

Document Number	0000042886
Date	Oct 12, 2017
Instrument	2017-00042886

Lender

Name	THE BUCKHOLTS STATE BANK
Type	Bank
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Bell County assessment roll, as of February 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Bell County
Municipality	Temple City
Unified School District	Temple Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,345.00 (-3.02%)	$146,226 (-2.82%) Land $25,425 Building $120,801	$146,226 (-2.82%) Land $25,425 Building $120,801
2023	$3,449.00 (+1.29%)	$150,473 Land $25,425 Building $125,048	$150,473 Land $25,425 Building $125,048
2022	$3,405.00

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, effective September 15, 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
Nearby Flood Policies	1 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

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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	CITY OF TEMPLE serves 94,935 people · EPA ID TX0140005
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jan 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Treatment failure resolved · Nov 2019 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2017
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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 528 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Astound Broadband Cable	1,500 / 50
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Nextlink.

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