Washington County property record for 4708 Old Independence Rd, Brenham, TX 77833
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,466 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 15.5 acres (678,447 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,706 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer Oct 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0001-000-04500 |
| Primary APN | 0001-000-04500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 3,466 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,674 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,809 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 678,447 sqft (15.5 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 366 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,259 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 10051 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4708 OLD INDEPENDENCE RD |
| City | BRENHAM |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77833-6625 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | A0001 ALLCORN, ELIJAH, TRACT 45, ACRES 15.575, (3.115 + 12.46 AC) |
| Legal Subdivision | ALLCORN, ELIJAH |
| Legal Tract | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BRENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 170100 |
4708 Old Independence Rd, a rural home, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2026.
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4708 OLD INDEPENDENCE RD, BRENHAM, TX 77833-6625 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Oct 12, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer BRENHAM ABSTRACT AND TITLE COMPANY, BREHAM ABSTRACT & TITLE COMP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004973 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4708 OLD INDEPENDENCE RD, BRENHAM, TX 77833-6625 |
| Document Number | 0000004973 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20264973 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6010 DE LANGE LN, HOUSTON, TX 77092-4150 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4708 OLD INDEPENDENCE RD, BRENHAM, TX 77833-6625 |
| Document Number | 01650/0475 |
| Book / Page | 1650 / 0475 |
| Map Reference | VOL 452 PG 174 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-7323 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Title Company | BRENHAM ABSTRACT AND TITLE COMPANY, BREHAM ABSTRACT & TITLE COMP |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 526 KITSAP AVE NE, RENTON, WA 98059-8585 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4708 OLD INDEPENDENCE RD, BRENHAM, TX 77833-6625 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4708 Old Independence Rd was $9,706 with a homeowner's exemption, up 10.3% from the year before.
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Washington County |
| Unified School District | Brenham Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,706.00 (+10.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $811,420 (+8.2%) Land $467,250 Building $344,170 | $811,420 (+8.2%) Land $467,250 Building $344,170 |
| 2025 | $8,796.00 Homeowner's exemption | $749,900 Land $420,530 Building $329,370 | $749,900 Land $420,530 Building $329,370 |
| 2023 | $738,160 Land $436,100 Building $302,060 | $738,160 Land $436,100 Building $302,060 | |
| 2022 | $3.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4708 Old Independence Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2016.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 16, 2019 · 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2016–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · Hurricane Harvey |
| 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 4708 Old Independence Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 85% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | NORTHEAST WASHINGTON COUNTY private · serves 3,219 people · EPA ID TX2390043 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 300 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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