Wharton County property record for 701 Center St, Wharton, TX 77488
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,145 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,498 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,974 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 10110-001-006-00 |
| Primary APN | 10110-001-006-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,145 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,405 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,145 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Lot Area | 3,498 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Account Number | 1011000100600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 701 CENTER ST |
| City | WHARTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77488-4152 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BRANTLEY-KING BLOCK A LOT 6A |
| Legal Subdivision | BRANTLEY-KING |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 6A |
| Jurisdiction | WHARTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WHARTON |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6031 |
| Census Tract | 740400 |
701 Center St, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Wharton County records, as of September 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 506, PIERCE, TX 77467-0506 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 701 Center St was $1,974.
Source: Wharton County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Wharton County |
| Municipality | Wharton City |
| Unified School District | Wharton Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $95,129 (-) Land $9,625 Building $85,504 | $95,129 (-) Land $9,625 Building $85,504 | |
| 2025 | $1,974.00 | $95,129 Land $9,625 Building $85,504 | $95,129 Land $9,625 Building $85,504 |
| 2023 | $79,379 Land $6,300 Building $73,079 | $79,379 Land $6,300 Building $73,079 | |
| 2022 | $1,642.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 701 Center St 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 September 29, 2024 · 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 50 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 50 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 25 (1979–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 25 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · other causes |
| 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 701 Center 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 | 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 WHARTON serves 8,756 people · EPA ID TX2410005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 58 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 364 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Rise Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 200 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Skynet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, Hotwire Communications, Nextlink.
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