Lee County property record for 557 E Hempstead St, Giddings, TX 78942
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 624 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,056 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23291 |
| Primary APN | 23291 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 624 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 840 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 5,750 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 216 sqft |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 557 E HEMPSTEAD ST |
|---|---|
| City | GIDDINGS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78942-3311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OT GIDDINGS, BLOCK 41, LOT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | OT GIDDINGS |
| Legal Block | 41 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GIDDINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Lee County records, as of May 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2809 ONSLOW DR, AUSTIN, TX 78748-1853 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 20193188 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1257 / 920 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEE TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 557 E HEMPSTEAD ST, GIDDINGS, TX 78942-3311 |
| Document Number | 01282/1101 |
| Book / Page | 1282 / 1101 |
| Map Reference | SL 1-A&1-B |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-03400 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | AUSTIN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1089 COUNTY ROAD 103, 1089, GIDDINGS, TX 78942-5759 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5903 ABILENE TRL, AUSTIN, TX 78749-2809 |
Source: Lee County assessment roll, as of May 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Lee County |
| Municipality | Giddings City |
| Unified School District | Giddings Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,056.00 | $106,190 (+28.65%) Land $49,340 Building $56,850 | $106,190 (+28.65%) Land $49,340 Building $56,850 |
| 2023 | $82,540 Land $28,980 Building $53,560 | $82,540 Land $28,980 Building $53,560 |
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 April 16, 2014 · 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2016–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · Hurricane Harvey |
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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 GIDDINGS serves 7,878 people · EPA ID TX1440001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 345 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless | 300 / 150 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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