Washington County property record for 5959 Hwy 290 E, Brenham, TX 77833
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 9 ba · 3,558 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 202 acres (8,834,273 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,893 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2005 Sale Oct 2005 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0075-000-04200 |
| Primary APN | 0075-000-04200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 9 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Building Area | 3,558 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 12,408 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 8,852 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 5 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Lot Area | 8,834,273 sqft (202 acres) |
| Garage Area | 990 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 1,479 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,313 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 16501 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5959 HIGHWAY 290 E |
| City | BRENHAM |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77833 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | A0075 A0075 - LAWERENCE, DAVID, TRACT 42, ACRES 202.807, (138.177 + 64.63AC) |
| Legal Subdivision | LAWERENCE, DAVID |
| Legal Tract | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON-CHAPPELL HILL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 170601 |
5959 Hwy 290 E, a rural home, is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2005.
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2196, BRENHAM, TX 77834-2196 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2005 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 3, 2005 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2005 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 3, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 20056063 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1177 / 598 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 30, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006062 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2005 |
| Property Address | 5959 HIGHWAY 290 E, BRENHAM, TX 77833 |
| Document Number | 01177/0598 |
| Book / Page | 1177 / 0598 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2005 |
| Instrument | 2005-6063 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5900 HIGHWAY 290 E, BRENHAM, TX 77833-8727 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2005 |
| Property Address | 5959 HIGHWAY 290 E, BRENHAM, TX 77833 |
| Document Number | 01177/0592 |
| Book / Page | 1177 / 0592 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2005 |
| Instrument | 2005-6062 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 1462 CHIMNEY ROCK RD, HOUSTON, TX 77056-2311 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5959 Hwy 290 E was $5,893, down 4.8% from the year before.
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Washington County |
| Unified School District | Brenham Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,893.00 (-4.83%) | $4,738,910 (+11.18%) Land $4,309,660 Building $429,250 | $4,738,910 (+11.18%) Land $4,309,660 Building $429,250 |
| 2025 | $6,192.00 Additional exemption filed | $4,262,330 Land $3,802,640 Building $459,690 | $4,262,330 Land $3,802,640 Building $459,690 |
| 2023 | $521,390 | $3,966,100 Land $3,498,430 Building $467,670 | |
| 2022 | $6,874.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5959 Hwy 290 E 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 May 16, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
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 5959 Hwy 290 E is moderate, ranking above 40% 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 40% of the US · lower than 85% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
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