Hale County property record for 517 W 5th St, Hale Center, TX 79041
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 850 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,013 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,245 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1161-111-002 |
| Primary APN | S1161-111-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 850 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,138 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 850 sqft |
| Lot Area | 7,013 sqft (0.161 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 256 sqft |
| Account Number | S1161 -111-002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 517 W 5TH ST |
| City | HALE CENTER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79041-1426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OT HC BLK 111 LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN OF HALE CENTER |
| Legal Block | 111 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | HALE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HALE CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3059 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
517 W 5th St is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2023.
Source: Hale County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1214, HALE CENTER, TX 79041-1214 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 30, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 2023003119 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 517 W 5th St was $1,245.
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 | $1,245.00 | $53,099 (-) Land $1,250 Building $51,849 | $53,099 (-) Land $1,250 Building $51,849 |
| 2025 | $1,245.00 | $53,099 Land $1,250 Building $51,849 | $53,099 Land $1,250 Building $51,849 |
| 2023 | $53,099 Land $1,250 Building $51,849 | $53,099 Land $1,250 Building $51,849 | |
| 2022 | $368.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 517 W 5th 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 517 W 5th St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 213 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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