2879 Retama Dr, Kempner, TX 76539 Property Records

Bell County property record for 2879 Retama Dr, Kempner, TX 76539

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 2,049 sqft · built 1997
Lot Size	1.09 acres (47,742 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$259,000 (Jan 2022)
Tax Bill	$3,785 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2022 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0433310672`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0433310672`
Alternative APNs	`171428` `805803`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,049 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,049 sqft
Utility Area	198 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Plaster

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1997
Effective Year Built	Effective 2019
Exterior Material	Brick Veneer
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	47,742 sqft (1.09 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	378 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	378 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	44 sqft
Deck Area	128 sqft
Canopy	220 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2879 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 0007, ACRES 1.096
Legal Subdivision	WELLS RANCH PHASE 1
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	BELL TX
Township / Civil Division	SOUTHWEST BELL
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2020
Census Tract	23301

Owner

2879 Retama Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2022.

Source: Bell County records, as of February 9, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2013 HARVEST DR, NOLANVILLE, TX 76559-4724
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 4, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 4, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 12, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022564
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 9, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000564
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2022: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	BELL TX
Recording Date	Jan 4, 2022
Property Address	2879 RETAMA DR, KEMPNER, TX 76539-5023
Document Number	0000000564
Map Reference	CAB C SL 69-D
Instrument Date	Dec 9, 2021
Instrument	2022000564
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 16, 2022
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE, NETCO TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2879 RETAMA DR, 2879, KEMPNER, TX 76539-5023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2013 HARVEST DR, NOLANVILLE, TX 76559-4724

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000565
Date	Jan 4, 2022
Instrument	2022000565

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2879 Retama Dr was $3,785.

Source: Bell County assessment roll, as of February 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Bell County
Unified School District	Copperas Cove Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,785.00	$279,713 Land $55,000 Building $224,713	$279,713 Land $55,000 Building $224,713
2023		$325,286 Land $30,000 Building $295,286	$325,286 Land $30,000 Building $295,286

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2879 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

Wildfire risk around 2879 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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