280 E Herring St, Sour Lake, TX 77659 Property Records

Hardin County property record for 280 E Herring St, Sour Lake, TX 77659

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 2,734 sqft · built 1968
Lot Size	0.574 acres (25,003 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$257,842 (Feb 2023)
Tax Bill	$6,164 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2023 Mortgage Jun 2021 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`006900-009600`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`006900-009600`
Alternative APN	`38797`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,734 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,342 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1968
Effective Year Built	Effective 2001
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Aluminum Siding
Construction Type	Brick
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	25,003 sqft (0.574 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Canopy	168 sqft
Utility Building	392 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number	38797
Street Address	280 E HERRING ST
City	SOUR LAKE
State	TX
Zip	77659-2810
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	S06900 ELECTRIC ADDN BLK 29, LOT 1-3, 17 & 18, ACRES .574
Legal Subdivision	ELECTRIC ADDN
Legal Block	29
Legal Lot Number	1-3
Jurisdiction	HARDIN TX
Township / Civil Division	SOUR LAKE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	30200

Owner

Source: Hardin County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	280 E HERRING ST, SOUR LAKE, TX 77659-2810
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 10, 2023	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LEGEND LENDING CORP
Jun 17, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC
Dec 20, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NTFN
Aug 1, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer TEXAS REAL ESTATE FUND I LP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 10, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 10, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 20, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2023133419
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 13, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	0000010681
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2023: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	HARDIN TX
Recording Date	Feb 10, 2023
Property Address	280 E HERRING ST, SOUR LAKE, TX 77659-2810
Document Number	0000133419
Map Reference	VOL 1 PG 143
Instrument Date	Feb 6, 2023
Instrument	2023-133419
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 22, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 446, BULLARD, TX 75757-0446

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	280 E HERRING ST, SOUR LAKE, TX 77659-2810

Mortgage

Document Number	0000133420
Date	Feb 10, 2023
Instrument	2023-133420

Lender

Name	LEGEND LENDING CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2053

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	HARDIN TX
Property Address	280 E HERRING ST, SOUR LAKE, TX 77659-2810
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 21, 2021
Title Company	HOOKS TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000115961
Date	Jun 17, 2021
Instrument	2021-115961

Lender

Name	NEWREZ LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2051

December 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	HARDIN TX
Recording Date	Dec 20, 2019
Property Address	280 E HERRING ST, SOUR LAKE, TX 77659-2810
Document Number	0000100681
Instrument Date	Dec 13, 2019
Instrument	100681
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 24, 2020
Title Company	CAPITAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	280 E HERRING ST SOUR LAKE TX 776592810, SOUR LAKE, TX 77659-2810

Mortgage

Document Number	100682
Date	Dec 20, 2019
Instrument	100682

Lender

Name	NTFN
Address	LEWISVILLE, TX 75067

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 19, 2049

August 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	HARDIN TX
Recording Date	Aug 1, 2019
Property Address	280 E HERRING ST, SOUR LAKE, TX 77659-2810
Document Number	0000097026
Instrument Date	Jul 24, 2019
Instrument	97026
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 24, 2019
Title Company	OTHER

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	4345 PHELAN BLVD #103 BEAUMONT TX 777072157, 103, BEAUMONT, TX 77707-2157

Mortgage

Document Number	97027
Date	Aug 1, 2019
Instrument	97027

Lender

Name	TEXAS REAL ESTATE FUND I LP
Address	5 RIVERWAY # 330, HOUSTON, TX 77056-1864

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Hardin County assessment roll, as of February 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Hardin County
Municipality	Sour Lake City
Unified School District	Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$6,164.00 (+60.52%) Homeowner's exemption	$312,262 (+3.97%) Land $127,500 Building $184,762	$312,262 (-1.71%) Land $127,500 Building $184,762
2025	$3,840.00 (+3.87%) Homeowner's exemption	$300,325 (+1%) Land $127,500 Building $190,187	$317,687 (+16.36%) Land $127,500 Building $190,187
2024	$3,697.00 (-21.34%) Homeowner's exemption	$273,023 (-15.92%) Land $127,500 Building $145,523	$273,023 (-15.92%) Land $127,500 Building $145,523
2023	$4,700.00 Homeowner's exemption	$324,733 Land $127,500 Building $197,233	$324,733 Land $127,500 Building $197,233

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 October 6, 2010 · 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 Record median of 136 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	136 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	59 (1980–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA	29 of 59
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2021 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event	Hurricane Harvey, Aug 2017 · 24 claims Tropical Storm Allison-06-06-2001, Jun 2001 · 7 claims Severe Thunderstorms And Flooding, Oct 1994 · 7 claims

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 42% of the US · lower than 84% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.07% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Water System	CITY OF SOUR LAKE serves 1,813 people · EPA ID TX1000003
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Mar 2023
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 143 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Sparklight Cable	1,000 / 50
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Spectrum.

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