Jefferson County property record for 3521 Lay Ave, Groves, TX 77619
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,225 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,407 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $672 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| APN | 036450-000-002100-00000 |
| Primary APN | 036450-000-002100-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,225 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,665 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,225 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 8,407 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 227 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 057313 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 0364500021001 |
| Street Address | 3521 LAY AVE |
| City | GROVES |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77619-2826 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LAY S 60' OF LT 12 BLK 2 UND 50% INT IN .193 = .0965AC |
| Legal Subdivision | LAY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | PORT ARTHUR |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4023 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
3521 Lay Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2020.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 8649 LAMPLIGHTER LN, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642-7240 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 2020020724 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 3521 LAY AVE, GROVES, TX 77619-2826 |
| Document Number | 0000020724 |
| Map Reference | VOL 6 PG 128 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020020724 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3521 LAY AVE, GROVES, TX 77619-2826 |
| Document Number | 0000020725 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020020725 |
| Name | MAGNOLIA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of July 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Groves City |
| Unified School District | Port Arthur Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,963 Land $3,153 Building $47,810 | $50,963 Land $3,153 Building $47,810 | |
| 2024 | $672.00 (-82%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,734.00 (-7.62%) | $129,563 Land $6,468 Building $123,095 | $129,563 Land $6,468 Building $123,095 |
| 2022 | $4,042.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 3521 Lay Ave; there have been 66 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 83 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 83 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 66 (1980–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 63 of 66 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · 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 3521 Lay Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97.6% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 GROVES serves 17,335 people · EPA ID TX1230012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Feb 2021 Turbidity resolved · Feb 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 427 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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