Hays County property record for 521 Papaya Dr, Buda, TX 78610
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,215 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,073 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $8,229 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 118437000A027002 |
| Primary APN | 118437000A027002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,215 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,731 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 111 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | R190750 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 521 PAPAYA DR |
| City | BUDA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78610-4261 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUNFIELD PHASE FIVE SECTION ONE A, BLOCK A, LOT 27, ACRES 0.11 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNFIELD PHASE FIVE SECTION ONE A |
| Legal Phase | 5 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | HAYS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | KYLE-BUDA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 10923 |
521 Papaya Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2024.
Source: Hays County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 PAPAYA DR, BUDA, TX 78610-4261 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241949 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HAYS TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 521 PAPAYA DR, BUDA, TX 78610-4261 |
| Document Number | 0000001949 |
| Map Reference | DOC 22056300 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Instrument | 24001949 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 521 PAPAYA DR, BUDA, TX 78610-4261 |
| Document Number | 0000001950 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 24001950 |
| Name | TAYLOR MORRISON HOME FUNDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
Source: Hays County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Hays County |
| Unified School District | Hays Consolidated Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $349,705 Land $84,960 Building $264,745 | $349,705 Land $84,960 Building $264,745 | |
| 2024 | $8,229.00 | ||
| 2023 | $97,000 Land $97,000 | $97,000 Land $97,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 521 Papaya Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 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 521 Papaya Dr is moderate, ranking above 68% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 68% of the US · above 56% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | GOFORTH SUD serves 34,893 people · EPA ID TX1050019 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GBRA IH-35 TRANSMISSION MAIN |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2024 |
|---|---|
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 239 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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