McLennan County property record for 525 Novelty St, Waco, TX 76707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,032 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,050 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $33,250 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,566 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48-010000-007000-5 |
| Primary APN | 48-010000-007000-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,032 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Wood Truss |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,050 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 141 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Storage Building | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Street Address | 525 NOVELTY ST |
|---|---|
| City | WACO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76707-3562 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | O2 |
| Legal Description | CONGER N H LOT 18 BLOCK 4 ACRES 0.1618 |
| Legal Subdivision | CONGER N H |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | MCLENNAN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WACO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
525 Novelty St is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2024.
Source: McLennan County records, as of September 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3409 STEWART CIR, WACO, TX 76708-1035 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 202444676 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCLENNAN TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Property Address | 525 NOVELTY ST, WACO, TX 76707-3562 |
| Document Number | 0000044676 |
| Map Reference | VOL 29 PG 302 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 25, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024044676 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3409 STEWART CIR, WACO, TX 76708-1035 |
| Document Number | 0000044677 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024044677 |
| Name | CLELLEN AALONA |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 59 Months |
| Due | Nov 25, 2029 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 525 Novelty St was $1,566, down 5.8% from the year before.
Source: McLennan County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | McLennan County |
| Municipality | Waco City |
| Unified School District | Waco Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $100,452 (+44.16%) Land $23,336 Building $77,116 | $100,452 (+44.16%) Land $23,336 Building $77,116 | |
| 2025 | $1,566.00 (-5.83%) | $69,680 Land $21,150 Building $48,530 | $69,680 Land $21,150 Building $48,530 |
| 2024 | $1,663.00 | ||
| 2023 | $70,920 Land $21,150 Building $49,770 | $70,920 Land $21,150 Building $49,770 | |
| 2022 | $1,589.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 525 Novelty St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2000.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 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 Claims | 1 (2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2000 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 525 Novelty St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 WACO serves 146,241 people · EPA ID TX1550008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 308 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Central Link Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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