Burnet County property record for 540 N West St, Bertram, TX 78605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 812 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,511 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,958 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06600005300001A00 |
| Primary APN | 06600005300001A00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 812 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 812 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Lot Area | 13,511 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 179 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 364 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 364 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 244 sqft |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Storage Building | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 540 N WEST ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERTRAM |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78605-4314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S6600 NEW ADDITION LOT S PT OF 1 BLK 53 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 53 |
| Legal Lot Number | S |
| Jurisdiction | BURNET TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BERTRAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4056 |
| Census Tract | 960101 |
540 N West St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2019.
Source: Burnet County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 N WEST ST, BERTRAM, TX 78605-4314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 20199457 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BURNET TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 6, 2019 |
| Property Address | 540 N WEST ST, BERTRAM, TX 78605-4314 |
| Document Number | 0201909457 |
| Map Reference | VOL 60 PG 642 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201909457 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4450 N WEST, BERTRAM, TX 78605 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 RIVER RIDGE DR, GEORGETOWN, TX 78628-8257 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 N West St was $1,958 with a homeowner's exemption, down 5.7% from the year before.
Source: Burnet County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Burnet County |
| Municipality | Bertram City |
| Unified School District | Burnet Consolidated Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $199,761 (+1%) | $204,220 (-15.09%) Land $31,074 Building $173,146 | |
| 2025 | $1,958.00 (-5.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $181,601 | $240,512 Land $31,074 Building $209,438 |
| 2024 | $2,076.00 (+14.76%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,809.00 Homeowner's exemption | $224,998 Land $31,074 Building $193,924 | $224,998 Land $31,074 Building $193,924 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 N West St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| 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 540 N West St is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · lower than 62% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 BERTRAM serves 3,636 people · EPA ID TX0270012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 263 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Heritage Broadband Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 100 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| SOS Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications, Western Broadband.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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