McLennan County property record for 3800 James Ave, Waco, TX 76711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,374 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $800 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Transfer Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48-037700-028700-3 |
| Primary APN | 48-037700-028700-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,374 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,374 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Reinforced Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,600 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 480 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 186 sqft |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Storage Building | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 3800 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WACO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76711-1738 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B |
| Legal Description | SHELBY LOT 11 BLOCK 21 ACRES .2204 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHELBY |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | MCLENNAN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WACO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 4300 |
3800 James Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2023.
Source: McLennan County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3800 JAMES AVE, WACO, TX 76711-1738 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2023 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 6, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000025612 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCLENNAN TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3800 JAMES AVE, WACO, TX 76711-1738 |
| Document Number | 0000021049 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023021049 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3800 JAMES AVE, WACO, TX 76711-1738 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCLENNAN TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3800 JAMES AVE, WACO, TX 76711-1738 |
| Document Number | 0000025612 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023025612 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3800 JAMES AVE, WACO, TX 76711-1738 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3800 James Ave was $800 with exemptions applied, up 22.3% 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 | $152,218 (+1%) | $180,375 (-1.91%) Land $26,016 Building $154,359 | |
| 2025 | $800.00 (+22.32%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $138,380 Land $23,620 Building $160,260 | $183,880 Land $23,620 Building $160,260 |
| 2024 | $654.00 | ||
| 2023 | $174,310 (+10.62%) Land $23,620 Building $150,690 | $174,310 (+10.62%) Land $23,620 Building $150,690 | |
| 2022 | $502.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $157,570 Land $20,450 Building $137,120 | $157,570 Land $20,450 Building $137,120 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3800 James Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1989) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1989 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes & 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 3800 James 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 650 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 |
| Central Link Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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