Walker County property record for 442 Preston Rd, Richards, TX 77873 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
| Square Footage | 3,350 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 571,507 sqft (13.1 acres) |
| Garage | Attached, 497 sqft |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $556,300 (2020) |
| Tax Bill | $12,168.00 (2025) |
Source: Walker County records · APN 0245-400-0-01610
Assessment roll updated May 26, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 442 PRESTON RD, RICHARDS, TX 77873-4197 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
| Sep 01, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
| May 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THRIVE MORTGAGE LLC |
| Dec 22, 2020 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202063835 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000063835 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALKER TX |
| Property Address | 442 PRESTON RD, RICHARDS, TX 77873-4197 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 442 PRESTON RD, RICHARDS, TX 77873-4197 |
| Document Number | 0000078516 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 78516 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CONROE, TX 77304 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALKER TX |
| Property Address | 442 PRESTON RD, RICHARDS, TX 77873-4197 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 71853 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 01, 2021 |
| Instrument | 71853 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ABILENE, TX 79606 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALKER TX |
| Property Address | 442 PRESTON RD, RICHARDS, TX 77873-4197 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | ALAMO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 57299 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 57299 |
| Name | THRIVE MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GEORGETOWN, TX 78633 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALKER TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 442 PRESTON RD, RICHARDS, TX 77873-4197 |
| Document Number | 0000063835 |
| Map Reference | VOL 813 PG 862 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 63835 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 442 PRESTON RD, RICHARDS, TX 77873-4197 |
| Document Number | 0000063836 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 63836 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Lender is also the Seller |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 11 Months |
| Due | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
Source: Walker County records · Assessment roll updated May 26, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Walker County |
| Unified School District | Richards Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,168.00 (+18.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $885,106 (+9.6%) | $892,120 (+10.47%) Land $339,810 Building $552,310 |
| 2024 | $10,246.00 (+14.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $8,956.00 Homeowner's exemption | $807,570 Land $297,090 Building $510,480 | $807,570 Land $297,090 Building $510,480 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Walker County (48471C), updated August 27, 2015 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · above 38% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 769 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 0245-400-0-01610 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 3,350 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| Gross Area | 4,432 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 2,431 sqft 1st Floor |
| 2nd Floor | 919 sqft 2nd Floor |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Roof Construction | Hip Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Other (not Classified) Roof |
| Lot Area | 571,507 sqft (13.1 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Garage Area | 497 sqft Garage |
| Total Buildings | 2 Total Buildings |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 140 sqft Shed |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 1,289 sqft Porch |
| Utility Building | 140 sqft Utility Building |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Street Address | 442 PRESTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | RICHARDS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77873-4197 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOYT C G (A-245), TRACT 16.1, ACRES 13.12 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOYT C G (A-245) |
| Legal Tract | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | WALKER TX |
| Minor Civil Division | HUNTSVILLE |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 790301 |
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