Orange County property record for 279 Nelson St, Orange, TX 77630
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,232 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.265 acres (11,543 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,898 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 002371-000200 |
| Primary APN | 002371-000200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 2,232 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 11,543 sqft (0.265 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 82.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 350 sqft |
| Patio Area | 350 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | R31575 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 NELSON ST |
| City | ORANGE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77630-1512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CHERRY HILL ESTATES # 1, LOT 11, ACRES 0.265 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHERRY HILL ESTATES # 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIDGE CITY-ORANGEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 22301 |
279 Nelson St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Orange County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 NELSON ST, ORANGE, TX 77630-1512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE TX |
| Property Address | 279 NELSON ST, ORANGE, TX 77630-1512 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000500568 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 500568 |
| Name | GULF CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GROVES, TX 77619 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 26, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 279 Nelson St was $3,898 with exemptions applied, up 308.6% from the year before.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Orange County |
| Unified School District | Bridge City Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,898.00 (+308.6%) | $232,540 (+3%) Land $6,580 Building $225,960 | $232,540 (+3%) Land $6,580 Building $225,960 |
| 2025 | $954.00 (-6.19%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $225,760 Land $6,580 Building $219,180 | $225,760 Land $6,580 Building $219,180 |
| 2024 | $1,017.00 | ||
| 2023 | $207,990 Land $8,085 Building $199,905 | $207,990 Land $8,085 Building $199,905 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 279 Nelson St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 15, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 9.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 494 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 494 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 127 (2005–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 79 of 127 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 279 Nelson St is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 80% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 BRIDGE CITY serves 9,546 people · EPA ID TX1810001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2016 |
|---|---|
| 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 73 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 |
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