Hardin County property record for 440 Smith St, Kountze, TX 77625
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,125 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.993 acres (43,264 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $91,000 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,777 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001650-007950 |
| Primary APN | 001650-007950 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,125 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,125 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 43,264 sqft (0.993 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 208 ft deep x 208 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 400 sqft |
| Deck Area | 208 sqft |
| Canopy | 400 sqft |
| Utility Building | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 26805 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 440 SMITH ST |
| City | KOUNTZE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77625-9368 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S01650 SMITH FEAGIN BLK 26, LOT 1, ACRES .9932 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITH FEAGIN |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | KOUNTZE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1049 |
| Census Tract | 30400 |
440 Smith St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2005.
Source: Hardin County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1564, KOUNTZE, TX 77625-1564 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20058352 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1522 / 768 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 31, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0015220768 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 440 Smith St was $2,777 with a homeowner's exemption, up 183.7% from the year before.
Source: Hardin County assessment roll, as of February 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Hardin County |
| Municipality | Kountze City |
| Unified School District | Kountze Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,777.00 (+183.66%) Homeowner's exemption | $144,125 (+1%) | $181,928 (-2.67%) Land $6,240 Building $175,688 |
| 2025 | $979.00 (+0.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $131,023 (+1%) Land $6,240 Building $180,684 | $186,924 (-) Land $6,240 Building $180,684 |
| 2024 | $974.00 (-35.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $119,112 (-37.12%) Land $6,240 Building $180,684 | $186,924 (-1.32%) Land $6,240 Building $180,684 |
| 2023 | $1,511.00 Homeowner's exemption | $189,423 Land $6,240 Building $183,183 | $189,423 Land $6,240 Building $183,183 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 440 Smith St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1993.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 6, 2010 · 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 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1993–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 440 Smith St is moderate, ranking above 56% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · lower than 64% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 KOUNTZE serves 1,981 people · EPA ID TX1000001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 95 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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