McLennan County property record for 501 Congress St, Waco, TX 76705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,486 sqft · built 1961 |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,772 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 280170000003005 |
| Primary APN | 280170000003005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,486 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,198 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 288 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 44 sqft |
| Fence | Fence |
| Storage Building | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Account Number | 123249 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 2801700000030050111 |
| Street Address | 501 CONGRESS ST |
| City | WACO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76705-3309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | GIBSON C LOT C1 BLOCK 7 IMP ONLY, LAND PID: 123250 IMP ONLY, LAND PID: 123250 |
| Legal Subdivision | GIBSON C |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | C1 |
| Jurisdiction | MCLENNAN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WACO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4056 |
| Census Tract | 1600 |
Source: McLennan County records, as of March 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 CONGRESS ST, WACO, TX 76705-3309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000011210 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCLENNAN TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Property Address | 501 CONGRESS ST, WACO, TX 76705-3309 |
| Document Number | 0000011210 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025011210 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 502 CONGRESS ST, WACO, TX 76705-3359 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 502 CONGRESS ST, WACO, TX 76705-3359 |
Source: McLennan County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Bellmead City |
| County | McLennan County |
| Unified School District | La Vega Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $184,000 (-17.52%) Building $184,000 | $184,000 (-17.52%) Building $184,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,772.00 (-5.46%) | ||
| 2023 | $223,080 Building $223,080 | $223,080 Building $223,080 | |
| 2022 | $3,990.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 BELLMEAD serves 10,664 people · EPA ID TX1550001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Arsenic resolved · Jan 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 9 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 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Central Link Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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