40698 FM 2979 Rd, Hempstead, TX 77445 Property Records

Waller County property record for 40698 FM 2979 Rd, Hempstead, TX 77445

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,230 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size	2.05 acres (89,450 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$4,216 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Sale Nov 2021 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`301200-057-001-100`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`301200-057-001-100`
Alternative APNs	`R44590` `44590`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,230 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,230 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1948
Effective Year Built	Effective 1948
Architectural Style	A-Frame
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	89,450 sqft (2.05 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Street Address	40698 FM 2979 RD
City	HEMPSTEAD
State	TX
Zip	77445-8738
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	ABS A301200 A-12 JAMES BELL TRACT 57-1 ACRES 2.0535 P/O 3.3075 AC
Legal Subdivision	A-12 JAMES BELL
Legal Tract	57-1
Legal Block	1
Jurisdiction	WALLER TX
Township / Civil Division	HEMPSTEAD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1037
Census Tract	680502

Owner

Source: Waller County records, as of June 9, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	PO BOX 853, HEMPSTEAD, TX 77445-0853
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 29, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer UNIVERSAL TITLE COMPANY
Nov 12, 2021	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THRIVE MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 29, 2026
Deed Sale	May 29, 2026
Prior Sale	Nov 12, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20267725
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WALLER TX
Recording Date	May 29, 2026
Property Address	40698 FM 2979 RD, HEMPSTEAD, TX 77445-8738
Document Number	0000007725
Instrument Date	May 26, 2026
Instrument	20267725
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	UNIVERSAL TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

November 2021: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	WALLER TX
Recording Date	Nov 12, 2021
Property Address	40698 FM 2979 RD, HEMPSTEAD, TX 77445-8738
Document Number	2113456
Instrument Date	Nov 11, 2021
Instrument	2113456
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 23, 2021
Title Company	HOMELAND TITLE, HOMELAND TITLE LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	40698 FM 2979 RD, HEMPSTEAD, TX 77445-8738

Mortgage

Document Number	2113457
Date	Nov 12, 2021
Instrument	2113457

Lender

Name	THRIVE MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Waller County assessment roll, as of May 26, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Waller County
Unified School District	Hempstead Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,216.00 (+15.29%)	$243,410 (+4.62%) Land $118,120 Building $125,290	$243,410 (+4.62%) Land $118,120 Building $125,290
2024	$3,657.00 (-98.72%)
2023		$232,670 Land $102,680 Building $129,990	$232,670 Land $102,680 Building $129,990
2021	$285,445.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 48% of the US · lower than 77% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.1% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Nextlink Fixed Wireless	500 / 100
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	25 / 3

May also be available: AT&T.

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