DeWitt County property record for 705 Forrest St, Yoakum, TX 77995
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 1,400 sqft · built 2012 |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,943 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48900-00016-09005-000000 |
| Primary APN | 48900-00016-09005-000000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Account Number | 48900-00016-09005-000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 705 FORREST ST |
| City | YOAKUM |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77995-3048 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | DUPLEX APT ONLY (7 1016 YKM) (BLK 16) LOC ON P20222 (FACES FORREST ST - NOT MORRIS) |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | DEWITT TX |
| Township / Civil Division | YOAKUM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1080 |
| Census Tract | 970100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Yoakum Commercial Historic District listed 2019 · 98 contributing resources · NRIS 100004095 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
705 Forrest St, a duplex, is owned by an individual.
Source: DeWitt County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 722, YOAKUM, TX 77995-0722 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 705 Forrest St was $1,943, down 22% from the year before.
Source: DeWitt County assessment roll, as of December 23, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | DeWitt County |
| Municipality | Yoakum City |
| Unified School District | Yoakum Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,943.00 (-21.97%) | $109,950 (-22.01%) Building $109,950 | $109,950 (-22.01%) Building $109,950 |
| 2025 | $2,490.00 | $140,980 Building $140,980 | $140,980 Building $140,980 |
| 2023 | $124,880 Building $124,880 | $124,880 Building $124,880 | |
| 2022 | $1,760.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 705 Forrest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 6, 2011 · 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1980–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2009 · 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 705 Forrest 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 YOAKUM serves 5,814 people · EPA ID TX0620003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2022 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 269 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Rise Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 200 |
| TISD Fixed Wireless | 400 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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