Hardin County property record for 535 S Beech St, Kountze, TX 77625
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,094 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.417 acres (18,151 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,600 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,445 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Foreclosure Jun 2025 Foreclosure + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001050-002050 |
| Primary APN | 001050-002050 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,094 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 976 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 18,151 sqft (0.417 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 165 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 300 sqft |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Utility Building | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 25885 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 535 S BEECH ST |
| City | KOUNTZE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77625-7472 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S01050 ALLUMS 1ST WILLIAMS BLK 14, LOT 1-3, ACRES .4167 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALLUMS 1ST WILLIAMS |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | KOUNTZE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2047 |
| Census Tract | 30400 |
535 S Beech St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2026.
Source: Hardin County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 225 W CORA LEE ST, SOUR LAKE, TX 77659-5819 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | Public Action, Foreclosure |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Sep 17, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026158580 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000158580 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 535 S BEECH ST, KOUNTZE, TX 77625-7472 |
| Document Number | 0000158580 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2025-153729 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2026-158580 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 225 W CORA LEE ST, SOUR LAKE, TX 77659-5819 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 535 S BEECH ST, KOUNTZE, TX 77625-7472 |
| Document Number | 0000153729 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2019-98261 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-153729 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 W MONROE ST, KOUNTZE, TX 77625-5994 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 535 S BEECH ST, KOUNTZE, TX 77625-7472 |
| Document Number | 0000098261 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 98261 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 535 BEECH ST KOUNTZE TX 77625, KOUNTZE, TX 77625 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 535 S Beech St was $1,445, up 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Hardin County assessment roll, as of February 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Hardin County |
| Municipality | Kountze City |
| Unified School District | Kountze Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,445.00 (+0.07%) | $75,000 (-) Land $34,596 Building $40,404 | $75,000 (-) Land $34,596 Building $40,404 |
| 2025 | $1,444.00 (+6.49%) | $75,000 (-2.93%) Land $34,596 Building $40,404 | $75,000 (-2.93%) Land $34,596 Building $40,404 |
| 2024 | $1,356.00 (-8.87%) | $77,265 (+1.31%) Land $35,640 Building $41,625 | $77,265 (+1.31%) Land $35,640 Building $41,625 |
| 2023 | $1,488.00 (-16.26%) | $76,267 (-7.16%) Land $39,600 Building $36,667 | $76,267 (-7.16%) Land $39,600 Building $36,667 |
| 2022 | $1,777.00 | $82,153 Land $4,125 Building $78,028 | $82,153 Land $4,125 Building $78,028 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 535 S Beech St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 16 flood claims nearby since 1989.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 6, 2010 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1989–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 16 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 535 S Beech St is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 84% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 KOUNTZE serves 1,981 people · EPA ID TX1000001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 199 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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