Washington County property record for 8495 Old Independence Rd, Brenham, TX 77833
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,338 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 18.1 acres (792,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,345 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0008-000-12600 |
| Primary APN | 0008-000-12600 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,338 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,657 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,338 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 792,356 sqft (18.1 acres) |
| Patio Area | 417 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 48895 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8495 OLD INDEPENDENCE RD |
| City | BRENHAM |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77833-8412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | A0008 AUSTIN, STEPHEN F. , TRACT 126, ACRES 18.19 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUSTIN, STEPHEN F. |
| Legal Tract | 126 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GAY HILL-INDEPENDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 170502 |
8495 Old Independence Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8495 OLD INDEPENDENCE RD, BRENHAM, TX 77833-8412 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8495 Old Independence Rd was $2,345 with a homeowner's exemption, up 89.4% from the year before.
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Washington County |
| Unified School District | Brenham Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,345.00 (+89.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $710,420 (+8.22%) Land $545,700 Building $164,720 | $710,420 (+8.22%) Land $545,700 Building $164,720 |
| 2025 | $1,238.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $656,480 Land $491,130 Building $165,350 | $656,480 Land $491,130 Building $165,350 |
| 2023 | $148,051 | $646,940 Land $509,320 Building $137,620 | |
| 2022 | $1,445.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8495 Old Independence Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2016.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2016 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 8495 Old Independence Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 85% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | NORTHEAST WASHINGTON COUNTY private · serves 3,219 people · EPA ID TX2390043 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Tristate Wi-Fi by Wi-Fiber Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Rise Broadband.
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