Lee County property record for 596 E Austin St, Giddings, TX 78942
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,400 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.396 acres (17,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $6,593 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1242-290 |
| Primary APN | 1242-290 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,400 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Lot Area | 17,250 sqft (0.396 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 10,830 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 480 sqft |
| Account Number | 1242-290 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 596 E AUSTIN ST |
| City | GIDDINGS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78942-3306 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | OT GIDDINGS, BLOCK 41, LOT 1 THRU 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | OT GIDDINGS |
| Legal Block | 41 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 |
| Jurisdiction | LEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GIDDINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Lee County records · APN 1242-290
Assessment roll updated May 26, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 380 FRERICH RD, SMITHVILLE, TX 78957-4962 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 04, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 04, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 08, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20183522 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1236 / 645 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Lee County records · Assessment roll updated May 26, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Lee County |
| Municipality | Giddings City |
| Unified School District | Giddings Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,593.00 (-5.61%) | $340,410 (+9.99%) Land $188,200 Building $152,210 | $340,410 (+9.99%) Land $188,200 Building $152,210 |
| 2023 | $309,490 Land $151,020 Building $158,470 | $309,490 Land $151,020 Building $158,470 | |
| 2022 | $6,985.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of April 16, 2014 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Wi-Fiber Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cable One Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| RTA of America Fixed Wireless | 300 / 150 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 345 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF GIDDINGS serves 7,878 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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