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702 University St, Wharton, TX 77488 Property Records

Wharton County property record for 702 University St, Wharton, TX 77488

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,609 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size0.235 acres (10,228 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$174,800 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill$2,611 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN10610-004-110-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10610-004-110-00
Alternative APNs
  • R016760
  • 16760

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,609 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,095 sqft
1st Floor Area1,609 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1977
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1996
Lot Area10,228 sqft (0.235 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 93 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area486 sqft
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area56 sqft
Patio Area270 sqft

Location & Zoning

Account Number1061000411000
Street Address702 UNIVERSITY ST
CityWHARTON
StateTX
Zip77488-2941
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionHELMS 2ND BLOCK 4 LOT 11
Legal SubdivisionHELMS 2ND
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionWHARTON TX
Township / Civil DivisionWHARTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2031
Census Tract740500

Owner

Source: Wharton County records, as of September 22, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address702 UNIVERSITY ST, WHARTON, TX 77488-2941
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 15, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 15, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20214525
Deed Book / Page1226 / 518
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionWHARTON TX
Recording DateJul 15, 2021
Property Address702 UNIVERSITY ST, WHARTON, TX 77488-2941
Document Number001226/518
Book / Page1226 / 518
Map ReferenceVOL 328 PG 378
Instrument DateJul 15, 2021
Instrument2021-00004525
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 16, 2023
Title CompanyMID-COAST TITLE COMPANY INC, MID COAST TITLE CO INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address702 UNIVERSITY ST, WHARTON, TX 77488-2941

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address702 UNIVERSITY ST, WHARTON, TX 77488-2941

Mortgage

Document Number0001226521
DateJul 15, 2021
Instrument1226/521
Lender
NameCORNERSTONE HOME LENDING INC
TypeMortgage Company
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wharton County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyWharton County
MunicipalityWharton City
Unified School DistrictWharton Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$196,459 (-) Land $30,179 Building $166,280$196,459 (-) Land $30,179 Building $166,280
2025$2,611.00 (-35.32%) Homeowner's exemption$196,459 (+5.69%) Land $30,179 Building $166,280$196,459 (+5.69%) Land $30,179 Building $166,280
2023$185,882 Land $30,179 Building $155,703$185,882 Land $30,179 Building $155,703
2022$4,037.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 132 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies132 in force
Nearby Flood Claims95 (1979–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA10 of 95
Most Recent ClaimJul 2024 · Hurricane Beryl
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Harvey, Sep 2017 · 68 claims
  • Tropical Storm Fay, Sep 2002 · 9 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF WHARTON
serves 8,756 people · EPA ID TX2410005
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead2 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting58
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 244 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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, Nextlink.

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