Hardin County property record for 315 Smith St, Kountze, TX 77625
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,784 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.993 acres (43,264 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,499 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001650-008425 |
| Primary APN | 001650-008425 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,784 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,784 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,264 sqft (0.993 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 208 ft deep x 208 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Canopy | 240 sqft |
| Utility Building | 336 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 26816 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 315 SMITH ST |
| City | KOUNTZE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77625-9304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S01650 SMITH FEAGIN BLK 27, LOT 5, ACRES .9932 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITH FEAGIN |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | KOUNTZE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 30400 |
315 Smith St is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2024.
Source: Hardin County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2851, BEAUMONT, TX 77704-2851 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024148301 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 14, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000146537 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 315 Smith St was $2,499, down 1.7% from the year before.
Source: Hardin County assessment roll, as of February 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Hardin County |
| Municipality | Kountze City |
| Unified School District | Kountze Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,499.00 (-1.73%) | $129,733 (-1.73%) Land $6,240 Building $123,493 | $129,733 (-1.73%) Land $6,240 Building $123,493 |
| 2025 | $2,543.00 (+193.99%) | $132,022 (+5.12%) Land $6,240 Building $125,782 | $132,022 (-) Land $6,240 Building $125,782 |
| 2024 | $865.00 (-37.32%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $125,594 (-8.05%) Land $6,240 Building $125,782 | $132,022 (-3.35%) Land $6,240 Building $125,782 |
| 2023 | $1,380.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $136,596 Land $6,240 Building $130,356 | $136,596 Land $6,240 Building $130,356 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 315 Smith St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1993–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2026 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 315 Smith St 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 KOUNTZE serves 1,981 people · EPA ID TX1000001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 95 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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