Bell County property record for 5201 J I Bruce Dr, Temple, TX 76502
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,403 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $121,800 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,880 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0129430051 |
| Primary APN | 0129430051 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,403 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,403 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,800 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Patio Area | 256 sqft |
| Canopy | 256 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 5201 J I BRUCE DR |
|---|---|
| City | TEMPLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76502-7379 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THE COMMONS OF WATERFORD PARK, BLOCK 001, LOT 0018 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE COMMONS OF WATERFORD PARK |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | BELL TX |
| Township / Civil Division | TEMPLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 21301 |
5201 J I Bruce Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2015.
Source: Bell County records, as of February 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5201 J I BRUCE DR, TEMPLE, TX 76502-7379 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201511680 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000012480 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5201 J I Bruce Dr was $5,880.
Source: Bell County assessment roll, as of February 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Bell County |
| Municipality | Temple City |
| Unified School District | Temple Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,880.00 | $265,172 Land $42,000 Building $223,172 | $265,172 Land $42,000 Building $223,172 |
| 2023 | $6,284.00 (+10.09%) | $274,110 Land $32,000 Building $242,110 | $274,110 Land $32,000 Building $242,110 |
| 2022 | $5,708.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5201 J I Bruce Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 15, 2026 · 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 | 5 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 5201 J I Bruce Dr 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 64% of the US · lower than 89% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 TEMPLE serves 94,935 people · EPA ID TX0140005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Nov 2019 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 464 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
May also be available: SOS Communications, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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