Zapata County property record for 503 Penguin St, Zapata, TX 78076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 144 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 0.363 acres (15,799 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $527 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R003922 |
| Primary APN | R003922 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 144 sqft Living Area |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Lot Area | 15,799 sqft (0.363 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 158 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Slab |
| Canopy | 832 sqft |
| Storage Building | 144 sqft |
| Account Number | R003922 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 503 PENGUIN ST |
| City | ZAPATA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78076-3849 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FALCON MESA, BLOCK 23, LOT 10 & 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | FALCON MESA |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10-11 |
| Jurisdiction | ZAPATA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ZAPATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 950305 |
503 Penguin St is owned by an individual who acquired it in April 2024.
Source: Zapata County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3500 SILVER NUGGET DR, EDINBURG, TX 78541-0682 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 24, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024192280 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000182254 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ZAPATA TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 503 PENGUIN ST, ZAPATA, TX 78076-3849 |
| Document Number | 0000182254 |
| Map Reference | VOL 3 PG 80 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 182254 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 627 RUSSELL LN, DENISON, TX 75021-4448 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 503 Penguin St was $527, up 2% from the year before.
Source: Zapata County assessment roll, as of October 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Zapata County |
| Unified School District | Zapata County Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $527.00 (+20.05%) | $23,820 (-) Land $14,694 Building $9,126 | $30,000 (+25.94%) Land $14,694 Building $15,306 |
| 2025 | $439.00 | $23,820 Land $14,694 Building $9,126 | $23,820 Land $14,694 Building $9,126 |
| 2023 | $23,820 Land $14,694 Building $9,126 | $23,820 Land $14,694 Building $9,126 | |
| 2022 | $276.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 503 Penguin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 17, 2012 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 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.
Wildfire risk around 503 Penguin St is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 84% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | ZAPATA COUNTY WATERWORKS SWTP serves 13,736 people · EPA ID TX2530002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Jun 2023 |
|---|---|
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 149 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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