Wharton County property record for 715 Helms Ave, Wharton, TX 77488
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,796 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.271 acres (11,783 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,785 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 10610-004-150-00 |
| Primary APN | 10610-004-150-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,796 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,478 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,796 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Lot Area | 11,783 sqft (0.271 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 121 ft deep x 97 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 682 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 154 sqft |
| Patio Area | 269 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 1061000415000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 715 HELMS AVE |
| City | WHARTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77488-2920 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HELMS 2ND BLOCK 4 LOT 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | HELMS 2ND |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | WHARTON TX |
Source: Wharton County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 715 HELMS AVE, WHARTON, TX 77488-2920 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 20084415 |
| Deed Book / Page | 748 / 611 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005368 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $196,300 (+0.03%) Land $34,754 Building $161,546 | $196,300 (+0.03%) Land $34,754 Building $161,546 | |
| 2025 | $196,244 Land $34,754 Building $161,490 | $196,244 Land $34,754 Building $161,490 | |
| 2024 | $2,785.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2024
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 244 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, Nextlink.
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