Caldwell County property record for 614 FM 1979, Martindale, TX 78655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 718 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $935 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 1000021-270-000-00 |
| Primary APN | 1000021-270-000-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 718 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 718 sqft |
| Utility Area | 247 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Georgian |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 143 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Account Number | 28158 |
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| Street Address | 614 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 |
614 FM 1979 is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2008.
Source: Caldwell County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 614 FM 1979, MARTINDALE, TX 78655-3002 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 14, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 528/551 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 614 FM 1979 was $935 with a homeowner's exemption, up 9.7% from the year before.
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 | $935.00 (+9.74%) | $47,607 (+9.65%) | $52,300 (-0.13%) Land $26,370 Building $25,930 |
| 2025 | $852.00 (+115.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $43,418 Land $24,350 Building $28,020 | $52,370 Land $24,350 Building $28,020 |
| 2024 | $395.00 | ||
| 2023 | $36,368 Land $16,330 Building $33,640 | $49,970 Land $16,330 Building $33,640 | |
| 2022 | $336.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 614 FM 1979 in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 614 FM 1979 is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 80% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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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