Anderson County property record for 523 May St, Palestine, TX 75801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2,120 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,249 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,406 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6880-19000-01200 |
| Primary APN | 6880-19000-01200 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 2,120 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,060 sqft |
| Lot Area | 5,249 sqft (0.121 acres) |
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| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 480 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 520 sqft |
| Patio Area | 336 sqft |
| Street Address | 523 MAY ST |
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| City | PALESTINE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75801-3539 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RAILROAD BLOCK S LOT 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | RAILROAD |
| Legal Block | S |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | ANDERSON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | PALESTINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3072 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the South Side Historic District listed 1998 · 206 contributing resources · NRIS 98000826 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
523 May St, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Anderson County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4460 S STATE HIGHWAY 19, PALESTINE, TX 75801-6359 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 523 May St was $1,406, up 20.1% from the year before.
Source: Anderson County assessment roll, as of December 16, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Anderson County |
| Municipality | Palestine City |
| Unified School District | Palestine Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,406.00 (+20.07%) | $64,160 (-36.99%) | $67,671 (-33.54%) Land $4,200 Building $63,471 |
| 2025 | $1,171.00 | $101,829 Land $4,200 Building $97,629 | $101,829 Land $4,200 Building $97,629 |
| 2023 | $43,746 Land $4,200 Building $39,546 | $43,746 Land $4,200 Building $39,546 | |
| 2022 | $939.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 523 May St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 18, 2021 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1996 · river or lake flooding |
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.
The area around 523 May St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 PALESTINE serves 31,272 people · EPA ID TX0010001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2024 Turbidity resolved · Jan 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 333 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Zito Media Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Etex Telephone, Spectrum, Windstream.
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