Hale County property record for 505 E 1st St, Hale Center, TX 79041
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 912 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,498 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $802 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1161-164-002 |
| Primary APN | S1161-164-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,608 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,498 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Account Number | S1161 -164-002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 505 E 1ST ST |
| City | HALE CENTER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79041-1418 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OT HC BLK 164 LOT E/2 LOT 2 , ALL 3 |
| Legal Block | 164 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | HALE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HALE CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
505 E 1st St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2012.
Source: Hale County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 E 1ST ST, HALE CENTER, TX 79041-1418 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 24, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 20064614 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1038 / 4614 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 10, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 2012000724 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 505 E 1st St was $802, up 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Hale County assessment roll, as of December 23, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Hale County |
| Municipality | Hale Center City |
| Unified School District | Hale Center Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $802.00 (+0.12%) | $34,186 (-) Land $750 Building $33,436 | $34,186 (-) Land $750 Building $33,436 |
| 2025 | $801.00 | $34,186 Land $750 Building $33,436 | $34,186 Land $750 Building $33,436 |
| 2023 | $32,867 Land $750 Building $32,117 | $32,867 Land $750 Building $32,117 | |
| 2022 | $591.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 505 E 1st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 28, 2024 · 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 | 1 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 505 E 1st St is high, ranking above 81% of the US, with a 0.6% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 81% of the US · above 75% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.6% 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 | CITY OF HALE CENTER serves 1,705 people · EPA ID TX0950002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 76 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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