McLennan County property record for 3524 Ethel Ave, Waco, TX 76707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 938 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $593 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48-034100-005600-9 |
| Primary APN | 48-034100-005600-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 938 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,246 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 938 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,250 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Storage Building | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 3524 ETHEL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WACO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76707-1736 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | QUEEN CREST LOT 2 BLOCK 4 ACRES .1894 |
| Legal Subdivision | QUEEN CREST |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MCLENNAN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WACO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3026 |
| Census Tract | 2700 |
3524 Ethel Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2011.
Source: McLennan County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3524 ETHEL AVE, WACO, TX 76707-1736 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2011 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 10, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201137338 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 30, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000037338 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3524 Ethel Ave was $593 with exemptions applied, up 30.3% from the year before.
Source: McLennan County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | McLennan County |
| Municipality | Waco City |
| Unified School District | Waco Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $119,295 (+6.75%) Land $24,008 Building $95,287 | $119,295 (-5.82%) Land $24,008 Building $95,287 | |
| 2025 | $593.00 (+30.33%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $111,753 | $126,670 Land $21,780 Building $104,890 |
| 2024 | $455.00 | ||
| 2023 | $122,960 Land $21,780 Building $101,180 | $122,960 Land $21,780 Building $101,180 | |
| 2022 | $360.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3524 Ethel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1981–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · river or lake flooding |
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 3524 Ethel 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 97% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 WACO serves 146,241 people · EPA ID TX1550008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| 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 | None 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 567 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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