Karnes County property record for 523 Houston St E, Kenedy, TX 78119
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 972 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $633 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10777000000000 |
| Primary APN | 10777000000000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 972 sqft Total Area |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Account Number | 10777000000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 523 HOUSTON ST E |
| City | KENEDY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78119-2901 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | AB 6 C MARTINEZ TR E SECT 20 (202000001772) |
| Legal Tract | E |
| Jurisdiction | KARNES TX |
| Township / Civil Division | KENEDY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 970302 |
523 Houston St E is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2020.
Source: Karnes County records, as of December 12, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 101 LAGUNA DR, VICTORIA, TX 77904-3752 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2020 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 523 Houston St E was $633.
Source: Karnes County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Karnes County |
| Municipality | Kenedy City |
| Unified School District | Kenedy Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $633.00 | $34,335 Land $18,295 Building $16,040 | $34,335 Land $18,295 Building $16,040 |
| 2023 | $30,199 Land $9,148 Building $21,051 | $30,199 Land $9,148 Building $21,051 | |
| 2022 | $499.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 523 Houston St E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 19, 2014 · 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 523 Houston St E 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 | 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 KENEDY serves 6,454 people · EPA ID TX1280002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Rise Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 200 |
| Gtek Communications Fixed Wireless | 120 / 20 |
| Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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