Bell County property record for 601 W Zenith Ave, Temple, TX 76501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 3,048 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.285 acres (12,426 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $263,620 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $7,746 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Mortgage Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0028870000 |
| Primary APN | 0028870000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,048 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,244 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,446 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,426 sqft (0.285 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 114 ft deep x 109 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 228 sqft |
| Canopy | 770 sqft |
| Storage Building | 208 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 601 W ZENITH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | TEMPLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76501-1352 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 2F |
| Legal Description | D H BUCHANAN ADDITION SECOND SECTION, BLOCK 007, LOT 9, PT 10, (N 15 OF 10) |
| Legal Subdivision | D H BUCHANAN ADDITION SECOND SECTION |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | BELL TX |
| Township / Civil Division | TEMPLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
Source: Bell County records, as of July 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1709 SPRING ST, 175, WACO, TX 76704-3023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage A+ FCU |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE 1 INCORPORATED |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 10, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202628359 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 16, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000010318 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BELL TX |
| Property Address | 601 W ZENITH AVE, TEMPLE, TX 76501-1352 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000036533 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022036533 |
| Name | A+ FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | AUSTIN, TX 78723 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2032 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BELL TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 601 W ZENITH AVE, TEMPLE, TX 76501-1352 |
| Document Number | 0000028359 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202628359 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | PATTEN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Estimated Sale Price |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000028360, |
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| Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202628360 |
| Name | MORTGAGE 1 INCORPORATED |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.23% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: Bell County assessment roll, as of February 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Bell County |
| Municipality | Temple City |
| Unified School District | Temple Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,746.00 (+42.34%) | $275,000 (-11.14%) | $315,814 (+2.04%) Land $24,355 Building $291,459 |
| 2023 | $5,442.00 (+49.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $309,487 Land $22,118 Building $287,369 | $309,487 Land $22,118 Building $287,369 |
| 2022 | $3,645.00 |
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 September 15, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 TEMPLE serves 94,935 people · EPA ID TX0140005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Nov 2019 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2017 |
|---|---|
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 287 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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