Refugio County property record for 553 FM 2040, Austwell, TX 77950
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 360 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,342 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01000-00269-00102-000000 |
| Primary APN | 01000-00269-00102-000000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 360 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,600 sqft |
| Street Address | 553 FM 2040 |
|---|---|
| City | AUSTWELL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77950 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | N/PT E/FM2040 J C SALBERG AB-269 |
| Jurisdiction | REFUGIO TX |
| Township / Civil Division | AUSTWELL-TIVOLI |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2050 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
553 FM 2040, an agricultural property, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Refugio County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4905 HOLT ST, BELLAIRE, TX 77401-5722 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 553 FM 2040 was $2,342, down 0.7% from the year before.
Source: Refugio County assessment roll, as of February 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Refugio County |
| Unified School District | Austwell-Tivoli Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,342.00 (-0.72%) | $102,250 (-0.75%) Land $24,800 Building $77,450 | $102,250 (-0.75%) Land $24,800 Building $77,450 |
| 2025 | $2,359.00 | $103,020 Land $24,800 Building $78,220 | $103,020 Land $24,800 Building $78,220 |
| 2023 | $86,670 Land $10,000 Building $76,670 | $86,670 Land $10,000 Building $76,670 | |
| 2022 | $1,925.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 553 FM 2040 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2014 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 23 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (2001–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · Hurricane Harvey |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 553 FM 2040 is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 85% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TISD Fixed Wireless | 400 / 100 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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