Bell County property record for 2817 Retama Dr, Kempner, TX 76539
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,674 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 1.15 acres (50,181 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $102,500 (Feb 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $697 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0433310657 |
| Primary APN | 0433310657 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,674 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,674 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 50,181 sqft (1.15 acres) |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Canopy | 1,652 sqft |
| Storage Building | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 2817 RETAMA DR |
|---|---|
| City | KEMPNER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76539-5023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WELLS RANCH PHASE 1, BLOCK 002, LOT PT 1, 2, (2, LESS NW TRI & SE TRI OF 1) & 0.198AC TR ADJ, ACRES 1.152 |
| Legal Subdivision | WELLS RANCH PHASE 1 |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | BELL TX |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHWEST BELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 23301 |
2817 Retama Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2026.
Source: Bell County records, as of April 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2817 RETAMA DR, KEMPNER, TX 76539-5023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19985406 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3744 / 38 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018202 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BELL TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2817 RETAMA DR, KEMPNER, TX 76539-5023 |
| Document Number | 0000018202 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202618202 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 2817 RETAMA DR, KEMPNER, TX 76539-5023 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2817 Retama Dr was $697 with exemptions applied.
Source: Bell County assessment roll, as of February 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Bell County |
| Unified School District | Copperas Cove Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $697.00 | $267,419 Land $55,000 Building $212,419 | $267,419 Land $55,000 Building $212,419 |
| 2023 | $310,846 Land $30,000 Building $280,846 | $310,846 Land $30,000 Building $280,846 | |
| 2022 | $696.00 | ||
| 2021 | $696.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2817 Retama Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 15, 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 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 2817 Retama Dr is moderate, ranking above 54% 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 54% of the US · lower than 68% 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 | KEMPNER WSC serves 17,721 people · EPA ID TX1410028 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2018 Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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