Hardin County property record for 285 Forest St, Kountze, TX 77625
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 884 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.529 acres (23,026 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $111,300 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,041 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001300-001800 |
| Primary APN | 001300-001800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 884 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 884 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 23,026 sqft (0.529 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 320 sqft |
| Utility Building | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 26338 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 FOREST ST |
| City | KOUNTZE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77625-8092 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S01300 FORREST ACRES #2, LOT 63 & 64, ACRES .5286 |
| Legal Subdivision | FORREST ACRES #2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 63,64 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | KOUNTZE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 30400 |
285 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2019.
Source: Hardin County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 FOREST ST, KOUNTZE, TX 77625-8092 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 201225946 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000098210 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 285 FOREST ST, KOUNTZE, TX 77625-8092 |
| Document Number | 0000098210 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 98210 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1619 FM 420 RD KOUNTZE TX 776257834, KOUNTZE, TX 77625-7834 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 285 Forest St was $2,041 with a homeowner's exemption, up 152% from the year before.
Source: Hardin County assessment roll, as of February 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Hardin County |
| Municipality | Kountze City |
| Unified School District | Kountze Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,041.00 (+151.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $105,950 (-2.27%) Land $39,000 Building $66,950 | $105,950 (-2.27%) Land $39,000 Building $66,950 |
| 2025 | $810.00 Homeowner's exemption | $108,406 (+9.12%) Land $39,000 Building $69,406 | $108,406 (-) Land $39,000 Building $69,406 |
| 2024 | Homeowner's exemption | $99,345 (-11.37%) Land $39,000 Building $69,406 | $108,406 (-3.29%) Land $39,000 Building $69,406 |
| 2023 | $1,142.00 Homeowner's exemption | $112,091 Land $39,000 Building $73,091 | $112,091 Land $39,000 Building $73,091 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 285 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · Hurricane Harvey |
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 285 Forest St is moderate, ranking above 56% 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 56% of the US · lower than 64% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | CITY OF KOUNTZE serves 1,981 people · EPA ID TX1000001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 89 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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