McLennan County property record for 537 Harlem Ave, Waco, TX 76704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 704 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,140 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,488 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 48-007802-000800-6 |
| Primary APN | 48-007802-000800-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 704 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 704 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,140 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Street Address | 537 HARLEM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WACO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76704-1846 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B |
| Legal Description | CARVER PARK LOT 8 BLOCK 1 ACRES .1639 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARVER PARK |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | MCLENNAN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WACO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 1401 |
537 Harlem Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2022.
Source: McLennan County records, as of August 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4013 HARRISON ST, WACO, TX 76705-3143 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 18, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 202230701 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCLENNAN TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 537 HARLEM AVE, WACO, TX 76704-1846 |
| Document Number | 0000030701 |
| Map Reference | VOL 604 GP 348 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022030701 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17154 BEAVER SPRINGS DR, 17154, HOUSTON, TX 77090-2342 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4013 HARRISON ST, WACO, TX 76705-3143 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 537 Harlem Ave was $1,488, down 1.1% 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 | $66,774 (+0.85%) Land $13,852 Building $52,922 | $66,774 (+0.85%) Land $13,852 Building $52,922 | |
| 2025 | $1,488.00 (-1.06%) | $66,210 Land $12,570 Building $53,640 | $66,210 Land $12,570 Building $53,640 |
| 2024 | $1,504.00 | ||
| 2023 | $55,860 Land $12,570 Building $43,290 | $55,860 Land $12,570 Building $43,290 | |
| 2022 | $1,252.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 537 Harlem Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 537 Harlem Ave is low, with 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 | 0.01% 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 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 364 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Central Link Broadband, Nextlink.
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