Anderson County property record for 602 May St, Palestine, TX 75801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,509 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,800 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,115 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6280-00005-00501 |
| Primary APN | 6280-00005-00501 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,509 sqft Total Area |
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| 1st Floor Area | 1,509 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 252 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 91 sqft |
| Patio Area | 154 sqft |
| Street Address | 602 MAY ST |
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| City | PALESTINE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75801-3542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LARKIN & CAMPBELL BLOCK 5 LOT 5A |
| Legal Subdivision | LARKIN & CAMPBELL ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5A |
| Jurisdiction | ANDERSON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | PALESTINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the South Side Historic District listed 1998 · 206 contributing resources · NRIS 98000826 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
602 May St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2011.
Source: Anderson County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 602 MAY ST, PALESTINE, TX 75801-3542 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 5, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20117644 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2277 / 132 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 3, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02002/0751 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 602 May St was $2,115 with a homeowner's exemption, up 128.6% from the year before.
Source: Anderson County assessment roll, as of December 16, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Anderson County |
| Municipality | Palestine City |
| Unified School District | Palestine Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,115.00 (+128.65%) | $96,539 (-13.98%) | $112,427 (+0.17%) Land $6,968 Building $105,459 |
| 2025 | $925.00 Homeowner's exemption | $112,233 Land $6,968 Building $105,265 | $112,233 Land $6,968 Building $105,265 |
| 2023 | $97,077 Land $6,968 Building $90,109 | $97,077 Land $6,968 Building $90,109 | |
| 2022 | $1,108.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 602 May St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 18, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 602 May St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 PALESTINE serves 31,272 people · EPA ID TX0010001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2024 Turbidity resolved · Jan 2024 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 333 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Zito Media Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Etex Telephone, Spectrum, Windstream.
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