Caldwell County property record for 542 William Pettus Rd, Maxwell, TX 78656
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,701 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 90 acres (3,921,010 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,394,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,873 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0100313-162-000-00 |
| Primary APN | 0100313-162-000-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,701 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,701 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Georgian |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Lot Area | 3,921,010 sqft (90 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 392 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 750 sqft |
| Patio Area | 195 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 624 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 12401 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 542 WILLIAM PETTUS RD |
| City | MAXWELL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78656-4302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | A313 YATES, THOMAS, ACRES 90.014 |
| Legal Subdivision | YATES, THOMAS |
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MARTINDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 960502 |
542 William Pettus Rd, a rural home, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2026.
Source: Caldwell County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 WILLIAM PETTUS RD, MAXWELL, TX 78656-4302 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Deed Document Number | 20261327 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Property Address | 542 WILLIAM PETTUS RD, MAXWELL, TX 78656-4302 |
| Document Number | 2024006033 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-006033 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 819 E DAVIS ST, LULING, TX 78648-2321 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 819 E DAVIS ST, LULING, TX 78648-2321 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 542 William Pettus Rd was $4,873.
Source: Caldwell County assessment roll, as of November 11, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Caldwell County |
| Unified School District | Lockhart Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,873.00 | $310,970 (-78.75%) | $1,454,540 (-0.6%) Land $1,175,290 Building $279,250 |
| 2025 | $1,463,260 Land $1,176,730 Building $286,530 | $1,463,260 Land $1,176,730 Building $286,530 | |
| 2024 | $5,478.00 (+3.42%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,297.00 (+124.54%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $347,100 Land $49,010 Building $298,090 | $1,481,030 Land $1,182,940 Building $298,090 |
| 2022 | $2,359.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 542 William Pettus Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2015.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2015) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2015 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And 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 542 William Pettus Rd 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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | MAXWELL SUD serves 16,104 people · EPA ID TX0280003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CRWA HAYS CALDWELL WTP |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| VTX Communications Fixed Wireless | 200 / 50 |
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