Orange County property record for 545 Austin Ave, Bridge City, TX 77611
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,200 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,884 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $529 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 012941-000060 |
| Primary APN | 012941-000060 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1950 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 7,884 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 1,504 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 1,504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
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| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Storage Building | 612 sqft |
| Account Number | R53779 |
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| Street Address | 545 AUSTIN AVE |
| City | BRIDGE CITY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77611-2905 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 T. S. TATUM |
| Legal Subdivision | TATUM |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIDGE CITY-ORANGEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 22400 |
Source: Orange County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 545 AUSTIN AVE, BRIDGE CITY, TX 77611-2905 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2000 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2000 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 3, 1994 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1205 / 101 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000558738 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Bridge City |
| County | Orange County |
| Unified School District | Bridge City Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $529.00 (+3.32%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $128,768 (+41.39%) Land $4,838 Building $123,930 | $128,768 (+41.39%) Land $4,838 Building $123,930 |
| 2024 | $512.00 | ||
| 2023 | $91,076 Land $4,838 Building $86,238 | $91,076 Land $4,838 Building $86,238 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 15, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 9.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 363 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 369 units insured incl. 6 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 481 (1979–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 261 of 481 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 80% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 BRIDGE CITY serves 9,546 people · EPA ID TX1810001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2016 |
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| 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 264 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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