8481 FM 20, Dale, TX 78616 Property Records

Caldwell County property record for 8481 FM 20, Dale, TX 78616

Property Summary

Property Type	Rural Home
Details	900 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size	6.69 acres (291,721 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$478,800 (Sep 2022)
Tax Bill	$6,601 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2022 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0100886-250-000-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0100886-250-000-00`
Alternative APNs	`R35801` `35801`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	900 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	900 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2005
Effective Year Built	Effective 2010
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Type	Mansard
Lot Area	291,721 sqft (6.69 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	750 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	750 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	240 sqft
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Location & Zoning

Account Number	35801
Street Address	8481 FM 20
City	DALE
State	TX
Zip	78616-3318
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Rural Home
Legal Description	WINDMILL HOLLOW, LOT 25, ACRES 6.697
Legal Subdivision	WINDMILL HOLLOW
Legal Lot Number	25
Jurisdiction	CALDWELL TX
Township / Civil Division	LOCKHART
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3011
Census Tract	960102

Owner

8481 FM 20, a rural home, is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2022.

Source: Caldwell County records, as of September 23, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	2009 COUNTY LINE RD, DALE, TX 78616-4012
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 21, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 21, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 18, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20227469
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 10, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc	411/110
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2022: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	CALDWELL TX
Recording Date	Sep 21, 2022
Property Address	8481 FM 20, DALE, TX 78616-3318
Document Number	2022007469
Map Reference	CAB A SL 107
Instrument Date	Sep 19, 2022
Instrument	2022-007469
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 12, 2022
Title Company	INDEPENDENCE TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1501 AVENUE I, 1501, DANBURY, TX 77534-8766

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2009 COUNTY LINE RD, DALE, TX 78616-4012

Mortgage

Document Number	2022007470
Date	Sep 21, 2022
Instrument	2022-007470

Lender

Name	TEXASBANK
Type	Bank
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2037

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 8481 FM 20 was $6,601, up 2% from the year before.

Source: Caldwell County assessment roll, as of November 11, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Caldwell County
Unified School District	Lockhart Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$6,601.00 (+2.02%)	$445,580 (+3.07%) Land $234,530 Building $211,050	$445,580 (+3.07%) Land $234,530 Building $211,050
2025	$6,470.00 (-2.74%)	$432,320 Land $255,770 Building $176,550	$432,320 Land $255,770 Building $176,550
2024	$6,652.00 (+14.79%)
2023	$5,795.00 (+70.99%) Homeowner's exemption	$405,470 Land $254,920 Building $150,550	$405,470 Land $254,920 Building $150,550
2022	$3,389.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 8481 FM 20 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · 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

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

Wildfire risk around 8481 FM 20 is moderate, ranking above 50% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 50% of the US · lower than 75% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.1% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 System	AQUA WSC serves 86,325 people · EPA ID TX0110013
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Jul 2023
Lead	1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	27 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
Spry Air Fiber Fixed Wireless	250 / 50

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, VTX Communications.

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