Hays County property record for 279 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX 78610
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,514 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,704 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $329,102 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $8,312 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage Sep 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 118437000C021002 |
| Primary APN | 118437000C021002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,514 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,110 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,514 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,704 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 246 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | R190817 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 PAPAYA DR |
| City | BUDA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78610-4258 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUNFIELD PHASE FIVE SECTION ONE A, BLOCK C, LOT 21, ACRES 0.108 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNFIELD PHASE FIVE SECTION ONE A |
| Legal Phase | 5 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | HAYS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | KYLE-BUDA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 10923 |
279 Papaya Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Hays County records, as of March 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 PAPAYA DR, BUDA, TX 78610-4258 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage TAYLOR MORRISON HOME FUNDING LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202333034 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAYS TX |
| Property Address | 279 PAPAYA DR, BUDA, TX 78610-4258 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 279 PAPAYA DR, BUDA, TX 78610-4258 |
| Document Number | 0000008303 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 26008303 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAYS TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 279 PAPAYA DR, BUDA, TX 78610-4258 |
| Document Number | 0000033034 |
| Map Reference | DOC 22056300 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23033034 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 279 PAPAYA DR, BUDA, TX 78610-4258 |
| Document Number | 0000033035 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 23033035 |
| Name | TAYLOR MORRISON HOME FUNDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
Source: Hays County assessment roll, as of December 26, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Hays County |
| Unified School District | Hays Consolidated Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $350,480 Land $84,960 Building $265,520 | $350,480 Land $84,960 Building $265,520 | |
| 2024 | $8,312.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 279 Papaya Dr 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 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 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 279 Papaya Dr is moderate, ranking above 68% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 68% of the US · above 56% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | GOFORTH SUD serves 34,893 people · EPA ID TX1050019 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GBRA IH-35 TRANSMISSION MAIN |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2024 |
|---|---|
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 239 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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