Wharton County property record for 516 University St, Wharton, TX 77488
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,569 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,460 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,181 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 10610-004-051-00 |
| Primary APN | 10610-004-051-00 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,569 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,294 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,569 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Lot Area | 20,460 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 186 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 725 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 734 sqft |
| Account Number | 1061000405100 |
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| Street Address | 516 UNIVERSITY ST |
| City | WHARTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77488-2937 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HELMS 2ND BLOCK 4 LOT 5A,5B,6 |
| Legal Subdivision | HELMS 2ND |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5A,5B |
| Jurisdiction | WHARTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WHARTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 740500 |
Source: Wharton County records, as of September 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 516 UNIVERSITY ST, WHARTON, TX 77488-2937 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Wharton County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Wharton County |
| Municipality | Wharton City |
| Unified School District | Wharton Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $393,060 (+1.51%) Land $60,357 Building $332,703 | $393,060 (+1.51%) Land $60,357 Building $332,703 | |
| 2025 | $3,181.00 (-36.19%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $387,223 (+13.84%) Land $60,357 Building $326,866 | $387,223 (+13.84%) Land $60,357 Building $326,866 |
| 2023 | $340,161 Land $60,357 Building $279,804 | $340,161 Land $60,357 Building $279,804 | |
| 2022 | $4,985.00 |
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 September 29, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 132 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 132 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 95 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 95 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · Hurricane Beryl |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 WHARTON serves 8,756 people · EPA ID TX2410005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 58 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 244 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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