Caldwell County property record for 608 FM 1979, Martindale, TX 78655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1,303 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,552 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 1000021-606-000-00 |
| Primary APN | 1000021-606-000-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,303 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,303 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Georgian |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Reinforced Concrete |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 238 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
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| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Account Number | 28332 |
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| Street Address | 608 FM 1979 |
| City | MARTINDALE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78655-3002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A021 PETTUS, WILLIAM, ACRES .172 |
| Legal Subdivision | PETTUS, WILLIAM |
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL TX |
| Township / Civil Division | MARTINDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 960501 |
Source: Caldwell County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 608 FM 1979, MARTINDALE, TX 78655-3002 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 20081210 |
| Deed Book / Page | 524 / 805 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Caldwell County assessment roll, as of November 11, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Caldwell County |
| Municipality | Martindale City |
| Unified School District | San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,552.00 (-18.67%) | ||
| 2025 | $139,580 (-12.73%) Land $24,380 Building $115,200 | $139,580 (-12.73%) Land $24,380 Building $115,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,138.00 (+145.16%) | ||
| 2023 | $159,940 Land $16,350 Building $143,590 | $159,940 Land $16,350 Building $143,590 | |
| 2022 | $1,280.00 |
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 June 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 75 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 75 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 29 (1998–2022) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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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 64% of the US · lower than 88% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MARTINDALE WSC serves 3,045 people · EPA ID TX0280013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CRWA HAYS CALDWELL WTP |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2019 Haloacetic acids resolved · Jul 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 175 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| VTX Communications Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications.
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