Nueces County property record for 700 S Birch Ave, Bishop, TX 78343
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,996 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 1.07 acres (46,620 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,705 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 0737-0146-1200 |
| Primary APN | 0737-0146-1200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,996 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,236 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,996 sqft |
| Utility Area | 144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 46,620 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 310 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 450 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 450 sqft |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Street Address | 700 S BIRCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BISHOP |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78343 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BISHOP OUTLOTS 1.07 ACS OUT OF TR 5 E/2 LTS 29 & 30 SEC 146 |
| Legal Subdivision | BISHOP OUTLOTS |
| Legal Tract | 5 |
| Legal Block | 146 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29&30 |
| Jurisdiction | NUECES TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BISHOP |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 6100 |
700 S Birch Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2026.
Source: Nueces County records, as of September 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 405 W 3RD ST, BISHOP, TX 78343-2132 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000032635 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NUECES TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 700 S BIRCH AVE, BISHOP, TX 78343 |
| Document Number | 0000032635 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202632635 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3101 YELLOWHAMMER AVE, MCALLEN, TX 78504-5545 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 700 S Birch Ave was $1,705 with exemptions applied, up 10.7% from the year before.
Source: Nueces County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Bishop City |
| County | Nueces County |
| Unified School District | Bishop Consolidated Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $207,424 (-15.21%) Land $37,081 Building $170,343 | $207,424 (-15.21%) Land $37,081 Building $170,343 | |
| 2025 | $1,705.00 (+10.71%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $244,644 Land $37,081 Building $207,563 | $244,644 Land $37,081 Building $207,563 |
| 2024 | $1,540.00 | ||
| 2023 | $221,806 Land $53,510 Building $168,296 | $221,806 Land $53,510 Building $168,296 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 700 S Birch Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 15, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1980–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 700 S Birch Ave is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 BISHOP serves 3,103 people · EPA ID TX1780002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SOUTH TEXAS WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 257 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Gtek Communications Fixed Wireless | 200 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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