Refugio County property record for 505 W Houston St, Refugio, TX 78377
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,849 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.441 acres (19,210 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $143,000 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $7,320 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00440-00010-00000-000000 |
| Primary APN | 00440-00010-00000-000000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,849 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Lot Area | 19,210 sqft (0.441 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 170 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 234 sqft |
| Street Address | 505 W HOUSTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | REFUGIO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78377-1929 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LTS 1 & 2 BLK 1 WHITLOW REFUGIO |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITLOW ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | REFUGIO TX |
| Township / Civil Division | REFUGIO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2044 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
505 W Houston St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2012.
Source: Refugio County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 W HOUSTON ST, REFUGIO, TX 78377-1929 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 17, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 17, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201232172 |
| Deed Book / Page | 257 / 857 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 13, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 257/857 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 505 W Houston St was $7,320 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Refugio County assessment roll, as of February 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Refugio County |
| Municipality | Refugio Town |
| Unified School District | Refugio Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,320.00 Homeowner's exemption | $242,410 (-17.64%) | $277,840 (-5.61%) Land $39,530 Building $238,310 |
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption | $294,340 Land $39,530 Building $254,810 | $294,340 Land $39,530 Building $254,810 |
| 2023 | $262,200 Land $22,130 Building $240,070 | $262,200 Land $22,130 Building $240,070 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 505 W Houston St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 16 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2014 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1978–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 505 W Houston St is moderate, ranking above 50% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 50% of the US · lower than 75% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | CITY OF REFUGIO serves 2,728 people · EPA ID TX1960001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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 270 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Gtek Communications Fixed Wireless | 120 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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