Jim Wells County property record for 542 SW 8th St, Premont, TX 78375
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,517 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.319 acres (13,874 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $64,400 (Jan 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,827 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1234001300000 |
| Primary APN | 1234001300000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,517 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,874 sqft (0.319 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 185 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 159 sqft |
| Patio Area | 196 sqft |
| Storage Building | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 1234001300000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 542 SW 8TH ST |
| City | PREMONT |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78375 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PREMONT PARK #2 LT 20; E/2 LT 21 BLK 9 0000.000 |
| Legal Subdivision | PREMONT PARK #2 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20,21 |
| Jurisdiction | JIM WELLS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | PREMONT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
542 SW 8th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2010.
Source: Jim Wells County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1246, PREMONT, TX 78375-1246 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010402963 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1088 / 299 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 29, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1088/299 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 542 SW 8th St was $1,827 with exemptions applied, up 189.5% from the year before.
Source: Jim Wells County assessment roll, as of April 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Jim Wells County |
| Municipality | Premont City |
| Unified School District | Premont Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,827.00 (+189.54%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $74,575 (+12.58%) | $119,271 (+80.06%) Land $6,548 Building $112,723 |
| 2025 | $631.00 | $66,240 Land $2,183 Building $64,057 | $66,240 Land $2,183 Building $64,057 |
| 2023 | $66,235 Land $2,183 Building $64,052 | $66,235 Land $2,183 Building $64,052 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 542 SW 8th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1999.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 14, 2017 · 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 | 3 (1999–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
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 542 SW 8th St is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 88% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 PREMONT serves 2,441 people · EPA ID TX1250003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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 245 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| VTX Communications Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Gtek Communications.
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