Walker County property record for 397 Exploration Rd, New Waverly, TX 77358
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,648 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 1.43 acres (62,291 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $122,400 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $9,902 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Mortgage Jan 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3060-003-0-01300 |
| Primary APN | 3060-003-0-01300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,648 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,423 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,648 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 62,291 sqft (1.43 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 544 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 285 sqft |
| Deck Area | 198 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 397 EXPLORATION RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEW WAVERLY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77358 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DEER FOREST SUBDIVISION, BLOCK 3, LOT 13, ACRES 1.43 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEER FOREST SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | WALKER TX |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW WAVERLY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4048 |
| Census Tract | 790200 |
397 Exploration Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Walker County records, as of May 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 662, NEW WAVERLY, TX 77358-0662 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMCAP MORTGAGE LTD |
| Jan 20, 2022 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer WALKER COUNTY FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202276199 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALKER TX |
| Property Address | 397 EXPLORATION RD, NEW WAVERLY, TX 77358 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2024 |
| Title Company | WALKER COUNTY TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 S HOLLY GLEN DR, POINTBLANK, TX 77364-6708 |
| Document Number | 0000090980 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 90980 |
| Name | AMCAP MORTGAGE LTD |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77036 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALKER TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 397 EXPLORATION RD, NEW WAVERLY, TX 77358 |
| Document Number | 0000076199 |
| Map Reference | VOL 74-A&75-B |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 76199 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2024 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 183 WATER ST, WILLIAMSTOWN, MA 01267-2830 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4747 MASON OAKS DR, MASON, OH 45040-3207 |
| Date | Jan 20, 2022 |
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| Name | WALKER COUNTY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 397 Exploration Rd was $9,902 with a homeowner's exemption, up 10.9% from the year before.
Source: Walker County assessment roll, as of May 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Walker County |
| Unified School District | New Waverly Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,902.00 (+10.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $611,850 Land $120,270 Building $491,580 | $611,850 Land $120,270 Building $491,580 |
| 2024 | $8,932.00 (+89.04%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,725.00 | $303,340 Land $134,280 Building $169,060 | $303,340 Land $134,280 Building $169,060 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 397 Exploration Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1994.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 27, 2015 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1994–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2024 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And 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 397 Exploration Rd is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 81% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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