Wharton County property record for 281 Ray Rd, Wharton, TX 77488 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.277 acres (12,047 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $86,900 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $144 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 20034-000-811-1* |
| Primary APN | 20034-000-811-1* |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Lot Area | 12,047 sqft (0.277 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 424 sqft |
| Account Number | 200340008111* |
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| Street Address | 281 RAY RD |
| City | WHARTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77488-7819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A20034 ABST.34 TRACT 81 --IMP.ONLY |
| Legal Subdivision | COLT RANCH & LAND SUB PH ONE |
| Legal Tract | 81 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WHARTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WHARTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 740200 |
Source: Wharton County records · APN 20034-000-811-1*
Assessment roll updated May 26, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 RAY RD, WHARTON, TX 77488-7819 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20213841 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1222 / 359 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003841 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Wharton County records · Assessment roll updated May 26, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Wharton County |
| Unified School District | Wharton Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $144.00 (+58.24%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $37,072 (+13.69%) | $39,131 (+2%) Building $39,131 |
| 2023 | $32,608 Building $32,608 | $32,608 Building $32,608 | |
| 2022 | $91.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Wharton County (48481C), updated September 29, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 484817402001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Moderate |
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 76 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 76 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 54 (1994–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 54 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019, rainfall accumulation |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low above 36% of the US · above 11% of Texas |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 2,083 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 12 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| RTA of America | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 300 / 150 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Stratosnet Technologies | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 100 / 50 |
| JAB Wireless | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 50 / 10 |
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