Bastrop County property record for 281 Simpson Ave, Cedar Creek, TX 78612
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,203 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 2.5 acres (108,987 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $707,560 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,421 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R61182 |
| Primary APN | R61182 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,203 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,973 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,203 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 108,987 sqft (2.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 720 sqft |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 407 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 281 SIMPSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CEDAR CREEK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78612-3263 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BASTROP COUNTY WEST, LOT 27-B, ACRES 2.5020, (RESUB OF LOT 27) |
| Legal Subdivision | BASTROP COUNTY WEST LOT 27 (RESUB) |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27-B |
| Jurisdiction | BASTROP TX |
| Township / Civil Division | CEDAR CREEK-RED ROCK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 950303 |
281 Simpson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2025.
Source: Bastrop County records, as of May 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 SIMPSON AVE, CEDAR CREEK, TX 78612-3263 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 20259950 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 12, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000019893 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BASTROP TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Property Address | 281 SIMPSON AVE, CEDAR CREEK, TX 78612-3263 |
| Document Number | 0202509950 |
| Map Reference | CAB 2 PG 285A |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202509950 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | AUSTIN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8708 S CONGRESS AVE # AVE500, AVE500, AUSTIN, TX 78745-7379 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 SIMPSON AVE, CEDAR CREEK, TX 78612-3263 |
| Document Number | 0202509951 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202509951 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Simpson Ave was $5,421, down 7.6% from the year before.
Source: Bastrop County assessment roll, as of May 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Bastrop County |
| Unified School District | Bastrop Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,421.00 (-7.62%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $502,349 Land $200,080 Building $302,269 | $502,349 Land $200,080 Building $302,269 |
| 2024 | $5,868.00 | ||
| 2023 | $473,926 Land $250,100 Building $223,826 | $473,926 Land $250,100 Building $223,826 | |
| 2022 | $8,262.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Simpson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 22, 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 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 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 281 Simpson Ave is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · lower than 79% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 | K & K WATER NORTH private · serves 318 people · EPA ID TX0110047 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | AQUA WSC |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 82 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 300 / 60 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: VTX Communications.
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