Washington County property record for 605 Independence St, Brenham, TX 77833
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.764 acres (33,297 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,532 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1200-015-15000 |
| Primary APN | 1200-015-15000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 33,297 sqft (0.764 acres) |
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| Account Number | 20924 |
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| Street Address | 605 INDEPENDENCE ST |
| City | BRENHAM |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77833 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | ARMBRISTERS, BLOCK 15, LOT 15,16,17 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARMBRISTERS |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15-17 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BRENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 170100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East Brenham listed 1990 · 79 contributing resources · NRIS 90000445 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
605 Independence St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2023.
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 907 MUSE ST, BRENHAM, TX 77833-2855 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 20233410 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1891 / 215 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON TX |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 605 INDEPENDENCE ST, BRENHAM, TX 77833 |
| Document Number | 001891/215 |
| Book / Page | 1891 / 215 |
| Instrument Date | May 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-3410 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4702 RIDGE OAK DR, AUSTIN, TX 78731-4724 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 907 MUSE ST, BRENHAM, TX 77833-2855 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 605 Independence St was $1,532, up 20.1% from the year before.
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Brenham City |
| County | Washington County |
| Unified School District | Brenham Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,532.00 (+20.06%) | $202,440 (-) Land $202,440 | $202,440 (-) Land $202,440 |
| 2025 | $1,276.00 | $202,440 Land $202,440 | $202,440 Land $202,440 |
| 2023 | $63,930 Land $63,930 | $63,930 Land $63,930 | |
| 2022 | $1,171.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 605 Independence St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 605 Independence St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 BRENHAM serves 18,469 people · EPA ID TX2390001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 494 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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