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502 University St, Wharton, TX 77488 Property Records

Wharton County property record for 502 University St, Wharton, TX 77488

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,632 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size0.235 acres (10,228 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2022 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN10610-004-040-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10610-004-040-00
Alternative APNs
  • R016754
  • 16754

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,632 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,088 sqft
1st Floor Area1,632 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2003
Lot Area10,228 sqft (0.235 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 93 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area456 sqft
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area198 sqft
Patio Area240 sqft

Location & Zoning

Account Number1061000404000
Street Address502 UNIVERSITY ST
CityWHARTON
StateTX
Zip77488-2937
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionHELMS 2ND BLOCK 4 LOT 4
Legal SubdivisionHELMS 2ND
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionWHARTON TX
Township / Civil DivisionWHARTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2031
Census Tract740500

Owner

Source: Wharton County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address502 UNIVERSITY ST, WHARTON, TX 77488-2937
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateFeb 24, 2022
Transfer Doc001255/388
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2022: Gift Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGift Deed
JurisdictionWHARTON TX
Recording DateFeb 24, 2022
Property Address502 UNIVERSITY ST, WHARTON, TX 77488-2937
Document Number001255/388
Book / Page1255 / 388
Instrument DateFeb 24, 2022
Instrument2022-00001161
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 16, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address502 UNIVERSITY ST, WHARTON, TX 77488-2937
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wharton County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyWharton County
MunicipalityWharton City
Unified School DistrictWharton Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$236,654 (+1.55%) Land $30,179 Building $206,475$236,654 (+1.55%) Land $30,179 Building $206,475
2025Homeowner's exemption$233,031 (+14.26%) Land $30,179 Building $202,852$233,031 (+14.26%) Land $30,179 Building $202,852
2023Homeowner's exemption$203,945 Land $30,179 Building $173,766$203,945 Land $30,179 Building $173,766

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 132 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies132 in force
Nearby Flood Claims95 (1979–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA10 of 95
Most Recent ClaimJul 2024 · Hurricane Beryl
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Harvey, Sep 2017 · 68 claims
  • Tropical Storm Fay, Sep 2002 · 9 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF WHARTON
serves 8,756 people · EPA ID TX2410005
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead2 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting58
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 244 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Rise Broadband
Fiber		1,000 / 200
Sparklight
Cable		1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
Skynet
Fixed Wireless		100 / 50

May also be available: AT&T, Nextlink.

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