Washington County property record for 704 Independence St, Brenham, TX 77833
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,327 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,058 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,817 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3405-001-00100 |
| Primary APN | 3405-001-00100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,327 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,060 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,327 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,058 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 369 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 369 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Patio Area | 12 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 46116 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 704 INDEPENDENCE ST |
| City | BRENHAM |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77833-2840 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | INDEPENDENCE STREET, TRACT 1, LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | INDEPENDENCE STREET, TRACT |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BRENHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 170100 |
704 Independence St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 704 INDEPENDENCE ST, BRENHAM, TX 77833-2840 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 704 INDEPENDENCE ST, BRENHAM, TX 77833-2840 |
| Document Number | 00001859/6 |
| Book / Page | 1859 / 6 |
| Map Reference | FILE 776-A776B |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-6895 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 704 Independence St was $3,817 with a homeowner's exemption, up 25.8% from the year before.
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Brenham City |
| County | Washington County |
| Unified School District | Brenham Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,817.00 (+25.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $229,400 (-12.86%) Land $39,230 Building $190,170 | $229,400 (-12.86%) Land $39,230 Building $190,170 |
| 2025 | $3,034.00 Homeowner's exemption | $263,240 Land $39,230 Building $224,010 | $263,240 Land $39,230 Building $224,010 |
| 2023 | $254,330 Land $39,230 Building $215,100 | $254,330 Land $39,230 Building $215,100 | |
| 2022 | $3,026.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 704 Independence St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 16, 2019 · 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 | 3 in force |
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 704 Independence 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 | 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 | CITY OF BRENHAM serves 18,469 people · EPA ID TX2390001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 494 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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