Orange County property record for 285 Howell St, Vidor, TX 77662
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,488 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 1.07 acres (46,609 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Feb 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,652 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Foreclosure May 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 008094-003701 |
| Primary APN | 008094-003701 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,488 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 46,609 sqft (1.07 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 140 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 140 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Storage Building | 140 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Account Number | R42881 |
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| Street Address | 285 HOWELL ST |
| City | VIDOR |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77662-5145 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT PART OF 4 BLK 4 MILLER-VIDOR, ACRES 1.07 |
| Legal Subdivision | MILLER-VIDOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | VIDOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 21902 |
Source: Orange County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 HOWELL ST, VIDOR, TX 77662-5145 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Dec 12, 2018 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| May 14, 2018 | Tax Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 2008324446 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 6, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000309342 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 285 HOWELL ST, VIDOR, TX 77662-5145 |
| Document Number | 0000468630 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 468630 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3204 W PARK AVE ORANGE TX 776302024, ORANGE, TX 77630-2024 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ORANGE TX |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 285 HOWELL ST, VIDOR, TX 77662-5145 |
| Document Number | 0000460418 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 460418 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Vidor City |
| Unified School District | Vidor Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,652.00 (+61.02%) | $98,438 (-4.63%) | $100,036 (-3.08%) Land $6,955 Building $93,081 |
| 2025 | $1,647.00 (+6.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $103,212 (+4.13%) Land $6,955 Building $96,257 | $103,212 (+4.13%) Land $6,955 Building $96,257 |
| 2024 | $1,553.00 | ||
| 2023 | $99,121 Land $6,955 Building $92,166 | $99,121 Land $6,955 Building $92,166 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 15, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 71 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 71 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (2017–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 serves 15,258 people · EPA ID TX1810005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 7 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 181 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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