Hardin County property record for 290 E Smith St, Sour Lake, TX 77659
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.689 acres (30,004 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $109,968 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,656 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006900-015000 |
| Primary APN | 006900-015000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,512 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 30,004 sqft (0.689 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 540 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 38899 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 290 E SMITH ST |
| City | SOUR LAKE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77659-3873 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S06900 ELECTRIC ADDN BLK 42, LOT 3-5 & 14-16, ACRES .6888 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELECTRIC ADDN |
| Legal Block | 42 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14-16,3 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUR LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 30200 |
Source: Hardin County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1210 S INDIANA AVE, 6309, CHICAGO, IL 60605-3115 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024146137 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011202 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Hardin County assessment roll, as of February 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Hardin County |
| Municipality | Sour Lake City |
| Unified School District | Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,656.00 (+9.89%) | $235,872 (+9.89%) Land $153,000 Building $82,872 | $235,872 (+9.89%) Land $153,000 Building $82,872 |
| 2025 | $4,237.00 (+1.05%) | $214,636 (-) Land $153,000 Building $61,636 | $214,636 (-) Land $153,000 Building $61,636 |
| 2024 | $4,193.00 (-3.39%) | $214,636 (-1.11%) Land $153,000 Building $61,636 | $214,636 (-1.11%) Land $153,000 Building $61,636 |
| 2023 | $4,340.00 | $217,052 Land $153,000 Building $64,052 | $217,052 Land $153,000 Building $64,052 |
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 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 136 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 136 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 59 (1980–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 29 of 59 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · 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 | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 84% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 | CITY OF SOUR LAKE serves 1,813 people · EPA ID TX1000003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 143 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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