Gonzales County property record for 409 N 5th, Waelder, TX 78959
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,599 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.901 acres (39,269 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,587 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R40643 |
| Primary APN | R40643 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 6,599 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 39,269 sqft (0.901 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 227 ft deep x 173 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 440 sqft |
| Patio Area | 413 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 18013-38750-00250-000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 409 N 5TH |
| City | WAELDER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78959-5021 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT 1-2 75 WAELDER BLOCKS |
| Jurisdiction | GONZALES TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WAELDER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
409 N 5th is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Gonzales County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 409 N 5TH, WAELDER, TX 78959-5021 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 409 N 5th was $2,587 with a homeowner's exemption, up 97.3% from the year before.
Source: Gonzales County assessment roll, as of November 3, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Gonzales County |
| Municipality | Waelder City |
| Unified School District | Waelder Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,587.00 (+97.33%) | $197,760 (-14.65%) | $260,800 (+12.56%) Land $57,730 Building $203,070 |
| 2025 | $1,311.00 (+22.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $231,700 Land $62,050 Building $169,650 | $231,700 Land $62,050 Building $169,650 |
| 2024 | $1,068.00 (-4.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,121.00 Homeowner's exemption | $139,390 Land $7,940 Building $131,450 | $139,390 Land $7,940 Building $131,450 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 409 N 5th in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2004.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 28, 2024 · 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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2004–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2007 · rainfall accumulation |
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 409 N 5th is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 WAELDER serves 970 people · EPA ID TX0890003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 191 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GVTC Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 100 |
| Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless | 300 / 150 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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