Rusk County property record for 517 Layton St, Kilgore, TX 75662
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,020 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,185 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $133,400 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,320 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Apr 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03180-00460-00000-000000 |
| Primary APN | 03180-00460-00000-000000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,020 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Lot Area | 8,185 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 264 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 77 sqft |
| Account Number | 03180-00460-00000-000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 517 LAYTON ST |
| City | KILGORE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75662-4226 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 9 BLK 4 OAKCREST 691623 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKCREST ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | RUSK TX |
| Township / Civil Division | KILGORE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3029 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
517 Layton St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Rusk County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 LAYTON ST, KILGORE, TX 75662-4226 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 29, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Line of Credit AUSTIN BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021220722 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3780 / 556 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 3780/556 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RUSK TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 517 LAYTON ST, KILGORE, TX 75662-4226 |
| Document Number | 3780/556 |
| Book / Page | 3780 / 556 |
| Map Reference | VOL 424 PG 87 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 220722 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1205 JASMINE LN, 1205, LONGVIEW, TX 75604-2835 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 517 LAYTON ST, KILGORE, TX 75662-4226 |
| Document Number | 220723 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 220723 |
| Name | UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RUSK TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 517 LAYTON ST, KILGORE, TX 75662-4226 |
| Document Number | 3770/864 |
| Book / Page | 3770 / 864 |
| Map Reference | VOL 424 PG 87 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 219394 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2509 CHANDLER ST, 2509, KILGORE, TX 75662-4107 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1205 JASMINE LN, LONGVIEW, TX 75604-2835 |
| Document Number | 219395 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 219395 |
| Name | AUSTIN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 517 Layton St was $2,320 with a homeowner's exemption, up 143.2% from the year before.
Source: Rusk County assessment roll, as of February 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Kilgore City |
| County | Rusk County |
| Unified School District | Kilgore Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,320.00 (+143.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $94,810 (-13.49%) | $109,590 (-) Land $25,000 Building $84,590 |
| 2025 | $954.00 Homeowner's exemption | $109,590 Land $25,000 Building $84,590 | $109,590 Land $25,000 Building $84,590 |
| 2023 | $72,520 Land $10,000 Building $62,520 | $72,520 Land $10,000 Building $62,520 | |
| 2022 | $1,761.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 517 Layton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2021.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2010 · 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 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2021–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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 517 Layton St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.03% 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 KILGORE serves 15,543 people · EPA ID TX0920003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 193 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Sparklight Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Longview Cable Television Company Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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