Caldwell County property record for 316 NW River Rd, Martindale, TX 78655
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,168 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,144 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 1000021-236-000-00 |
| Primary APN | 1000021-236-000-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,168 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,552 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 616 sqft |
| Utility Area | 255 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Architectural Style | Georgian |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Prestressed Concrete |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 293 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 228 sqft |
| Patio Area | 32 sqft |
| Storage Building | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Account Number | 28118 |
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| Street Address | 316 NW RIVER RD |
| City | MARTINDALE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78655 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | A021 PETTUS, WILLIAM, ACRES 2.0 |
| Legal Subdivision | PETTUS, WILLIAM |
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MARTINDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 960501 |
316 NW River Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2026.
Source: Caldwell County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 301, MARTINDALE, TX 78655-0301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 2026001512 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 316 NW RIVER RD, MARTINDALE, TX 78655 |
| Document Number | 2026001512 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-001512 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 301, MARTINDALE, TX 78655-0301 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 301, MARTINDALE, TX 78655-0301 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 316 NW River Rd was $4,144 with exemptions applied, up 8.6% from the year before.
Source: Caldwell County assessment roll, as of November 11, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Caldwell County |
| Municipality | Martindale City |
| Unified School District | San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,144.00 (+8.57%) | $210,933 (+8.44%) | $217,980 (-5.66%) Land $33,550 Building $184,430 |
| 2025 | $3,817.00 (+160.19%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $194,520 | $231,070 Land $33,470 Building $197,600 |
| 2024 | $1,467.00 | ||
| 2023 | $166,104 Land $51,470 Building $181,690 | $233,160 Land $51,470 Building $181,690 | |
| 2022 | $943.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 316 NW River Rd in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 75 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 75 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 29 (1998–2022) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 316 NW River Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 88% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | MARTINDALE WSC serves 3,045 people · EPA ID TX0280013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CRWA HAYS CALDWELL WTP |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2019 Haloacetic acids resolved · Jul 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 70 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| VTX Communications Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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