Gonzales County property record for 8402 E State Hwy 97, Waelder, TX 78959
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,604 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,345 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R20165 |
| Primary APN | R20165 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,604 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 612 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 14350-35000-00000-000000 |
|---|---|
| State | TX |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | CONFIDENTIAL OWNER |
| Jurisdiction | GONZALES TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GONZALES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4026 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
8402 E State Hwy 97, a rural home, is owned by a company and is owner-occupied.
Source: Gonzales County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | TX |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8402 E State Hwy 97 was $4,345 with a homeowner's exemption, up 121.1% from the year before.
Source: Gonzales County assessment roll, as of November 3, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Gonzales County |
| Unified School District | Waelder Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,345.00 (+121.12%) | $332,100 (+8.21%) Land $8,590 Building $323,510 | $332,100 (+8.21%) Land $8,590 Building $323,510 |
| 2025 | $1,965.00 (+15.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $306,890 Land $9,330 Building $297,560 | $306,890 Land $9,330 Building $297,560 |
| 2024 | $1,703.00 (-58.02%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,057.00 | $293,930 Land $7,600 Building $286,330 | $293,930 Land $7,600 Building $286,330 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8402 E State Hwy 97 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 28, 2024 · 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 | 2 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 8402 E State Hwy 97 is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · lower than 79% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 | GONZALES COUNTY WSC serves 10,350 people · EPA ID TX0890006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| GVTC DSL | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: Verizon, VTX Communications.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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