Waller County property record for 38243 FM 2979 Rd, Hempstead, TX 77445
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,818 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 17.9 acres (781,466 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,722 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 301000-004-000-100 |
| Primary APN | 301000-004-000-100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,818 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,528 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 781,466 sqft (17.9 acres) |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 606 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 38243 FM 2979 RD |
|---|---|
| City | HEMPSTEAD |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77445-9194 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | ABS A301000 A-10 WILLIAM BAIRD TRACT 4 ACRES 17.938 |
| Legal Subdivision | A-10 WILLIAM BAIRD |
| Legal Tract | 4 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WALLER TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HEMPSTEAD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 680502 |
38243 FM 2979 Rd, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2012.
Source: Waller County records, as of May 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38243 FM 2979 RD, HEMPSTEAD, TX 77445-9194 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 20126872 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1333 / 270 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38243 FM 2979 Rd was $1,722 with exemptions applied, up 10.2% from the year before.
Source: Waller County assessment roll, as of May 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Waller County |
| Unified School District | Waller Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,722.00 (+10.24%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $452,440 Land $32,260 Building $420,180 | $1,102,100 Land $681,920 Building $420,180 |
| 2024 | $1,562.00 | ||
| 2023 | $465,030 Land $29,250 Building $435,780 | $947,010 Land $511,230 Building $435,780 | |
| 2021 | $142,377.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38243 FM 2979 Rd 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 May 26, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 26 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 26 in force |
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 38243 FM 2979 Rd is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · lower than 83% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 | G & W WSC serves 4,887 people · EPA ID TX2370063 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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