Bell County property record for 312 W Ave J, Temple, TX 76504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 600 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,998 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $903 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0045090030 |
| Primary APN | 0045090030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 600 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,998 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 83 sqft |
| Account Number | 40996 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 312 W AVENUE J |
| City | TEMPLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76504 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 2F |
| Legal Description | E A BOSL SUBDIVISION (OF BLK 15 HOCK'S ADDN), BLOCK 015, LOT 0012 |
| Legal Subdivision | E A BOSL SUBDIVISION (OF BLK 15 HOCK'S A |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | BELL TX |
| Township / Civil Division | TEMPLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 21000 |
Source: Bell County records, as of January 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 312 E AVENUE J, TEMPLE, TX 76504-5842 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Deed Document Number | 2026002439 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BELL TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 312 W AVENUE J, TEMPLE, TX 76504 |
| Document Number | 0000002439 |
| Map Reference | VOL 522 PG 247 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026002439 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN, FIRST COMMUNITY TITLE LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 312 E AVENUE J, TEMPLE, TX 76504-5842 |
| Document Number | 0000002440 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026002440 |
| Name | DONALD GRIFFIN ETAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2031 |
Source: Bell County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Bell County |
| Municipality | Temple City |
| Unified School District | Temple Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,626 (+64.15%) Land $25,800 Building $32,826 | $58,626 (+64.15%) Land $25,800 Building $32,826 | |
| 2024 | $903.00 (+19.6%) | ||
| 2023 | $755.00 (+13.19%) | $35,715 Land $21,000 Building $14,715 | $35,715 Land $21,000 Building $14,715 |
| 2022 | $667.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 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 Claims | 4 (1981–1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1986 · tidal / storm surge |
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 97% of the US · lower than 98.3% 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 TEMPLE serves 94,935 people · EPA ID TX0140005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Nov 2019 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2017 |
|---|---|
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 454 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, T-Mobile.
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