Hidalgo County property record for 309 W 5th Ave, Elsa, TX 78543
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,192 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,188 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $665 (2025) |
| APN | E540000044003100 |
| Primary APN | E540000044003100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,192 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,272 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 520 sqft |
| Utility Area | 80 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,188 sqft (0.073 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 309 W ARCADILLO PADILLA SR 5TH AVE |
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| City | ELSA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78543 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ELSA TOWNSITE BLK 44 LT 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELSA ORIGINAL TOWNSITE - SEE |
| Legal Tract | 31 |
| Legal Block | 44 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | HIDALGO TX |
| Township / Civil Division | EDCOUCH-ELSA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 24403 |
Source: Hidalgo County records, as of September 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2582, ELSA, TX 78543-2582 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 1998656791 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Hidalgo County assessment roll, as of September 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Municipality | Elsa City |
| Unified School District | Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $54,389 (+1%) | $77,166 (+1.01%) Land $17,691 Building $59,475 | |
| 2025 | $665.00 (+5.89%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $49,445 (+21%) Land $17,691 Building $58,704 | $76,395 (+31.18%) Land $17,691 Building $58,704 |
| 2024 | $628.00 (-10.03%) | ||
| 2023 | $698.00 (-1.13%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $40,864 Land $15,938 Building $42,298 | $58,236 Land $15,938 Building $42,298 |
| 2022 | $706.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1993–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2020 · Hurricane Hanna |
| 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | CITY OF ELSA serves 5,500 people · EPA ID TX1080005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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 579 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| TWIN Fixed Wireless | 400 / 100 |
| VTX Communications Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, Smartcom Telephone, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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