Hardin County property record for 6534 Ben D Smith Rd, Silsbee, TX 77656
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,205 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 4.98 acres (217,234 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,722 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage Nov 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000030-001105 |
| Primary APN | 000030-001105 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,205 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,205 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 217,234 sqft (4.98 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 7397 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6534 BEN D SMITH RD |
| City | SILSBEE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77656-8454 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A0030 HAMPTON A TRACT 6 FARM S/D ACRES 4.987 & A0038 MCGILL & A0038 MCGILL |
| Legal Subdivision | HAMPTON A |
| Legal Tract | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | SILSBEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 30900 |
Source: Hardin County records, as of August 10, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6534 BEN D SMITH RD, SILSBEE, TX 77656-8454 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| May 31, 2022 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GATEWAY FIRST BANK |
| Nov 8, 2017 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage OPEN MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 12, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024143669 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000079360 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN TX |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 6534 BEN D SMITH RD, SILSBEE, TX 77656-8454 |
| Document Number | 0000126944 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-126944 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6534 BEN D SMITH RD, SILSBEE, TX 77656-8454 |
| Document Number | 0000126945 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-126945 |
| Name | GATEWAY FIRST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDIN TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Property Address | 6534 BEN D SMITH RD, SILSBEE, TX 77656-8454 |
| Document Number | 0000079360 |
| Map Reference | VOL547 PG307 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-79360 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6534 BEN D SMITH RD, SILSBEE, TX 77656-8454 |
| Document Number | 0000079361 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-79361 |
| Name | OPEN MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
Source: Hardin County assessment roll, as of February 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Hardin County |
| Unified School District | Silsbee Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,722.00 (-1.73%) | $294,436 (-) Land $89,766 Building $204,670 | $294,436 (-) Land $89,766 Building $204,670 |
| 2024 | $4,805.00 (-15.92%) | $294,436 (-13.86%) Land $89,766 Building $204,670 | $294,436 (-13.86%) Land $89,766 Building $204,670 |
| 2023 | $5,715.00 | $341,801 Land $73,459 Building $268,342 | $341,801 Land $73,459 Building $268,342 |
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 October 6, 2010 · 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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1994–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · Hurricane Harvey |
| 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 | Moderate above 64% of the US · above 50% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | NORTH HARDIN WSC serves 7,755 people · EPA ID TX1000015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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