McLennan County property record for 517 Sherman St, Waco, TX 76704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 952 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,957 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 48-044200-005700-0 |
| Primary APN | 48-044200-005700-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 952 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 952 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Reinforced Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 180 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Deck Area | 221 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Street Address | 517 SHERMAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | WACO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76704-2154 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3D |
| Legal Description | WHITE C W LOT 3 BLOCK 5 ACRES .1435 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITE C W |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MCLENNAN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WACO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
517 Sherman St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2026.
Source: McLennan County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5625 WILSHIRE DR, WACO, TX 76710-5735 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2008 |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 200833895 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000029686 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCLENNAN TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 517 SHERMAN ST, WACO, TX 76704-2154 |
| Document Number | 0000029686 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202629686 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 5625 WILSHIRE DR, WACO, TX 76710-5735 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 517 Sherman St was $1,957 with exemptions applied, up 35.7% from the year before.
Source: McLennan County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | McLennan County |
| Municipality | Waco City |
| Unified School District | Waco Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $100,690 (-3.74%) | $108,555 (-6.51%) Land $12,750 Building $95,805 | |
| 2025 | $1,957.00 (+35.71%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $104,601 Land $11,560 Building $104,550 | $116,110 Land $11,560 Building $104,550 |
| 2024 | $1,442.00 | ||
| 2023 | $96,190 Land $11,560 Building $84,630 | $96,190 Land $11,560 Building $84,630 | |
| 2022 | $1,617.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 517 Sherman St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · 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 File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 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 517 Sherman St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 WACO serves 146,241 people · EPA ID TX1550008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 328 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Central Link Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Verizon.
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