Hays County property record for 261 Joy Hollow, Buda, TX 78610
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,795 sqft · built 2016 |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,613 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R139946 |
| Primary APN | R139946 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,795 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,194 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 399 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Street Address | 261 JOY HOLW |
|---|---|
| City | BUDA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78610-3070 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WHISPERING HOLLOW PHASE 1 SEC 7A, BLOCK T, LOT 38 TAX CODES:GHA,RSP,SHA,ACCD |
| Legal Subdivision | WHISPERING HOLLOW PHASE 1 SEC 7A |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Block | T |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | HAYS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | KYLE-BUDA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 10915 |
261 Joy Hollow is owned by two individuals who acquired it in July 2016.
Source: Hays County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1260 ELLIOTT RANCH RD, BUDA, TX 78610-9366 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 16023994 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAYS TX |
| Property Address | 261 JOY HOLW, BUDA, TX 78610-3070 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000061267 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20061267 |
| Name | WILLOW BEND MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PLANO, TX 75093 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
Source: Hays County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Buda City |
| County | Hays County |
| Unified School District | Hays Consolidated Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $364,382 Land $94,160 Building $270,222 | $364,382 Land $94,160 Building $270,222 | |
| 2024 | $8,613.00 | ||
| 2023 | $460,382 Land $116,820 Building $343,562 | $460,382 Land $116,820 Building $343,562 | |
| 2022 | $9,620.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Joy Hollow in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 21, 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 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 261 Joy Hollow is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 87% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 BUDA serves 13,830 people · EPA ID TX1050012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GBRA IH-35 TRANSMISSION MAIN |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 442 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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