Orange County property record for 8500 Thomas Rd, Orange, TX 77630
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,442 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 1.92 acres (83,722 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $11,000 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $7,838 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 001596-000030 |
| Primary APN | 001596-000030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 2,442 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Lot Area | 83,722 sqft (1.92 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,652 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 984 sqft |
| Patio Area | 593 sqft |
| Storage Building | Storage Building |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | R29771 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8500 THOMAS RD |
| City | ORANGE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77630-8956 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 & W. PT OF LOT 4 BRIDGEFIELD ESTATES PHASE IV, ACRES 1.922 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRIDGEFIELD EST PHASE IV |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIDGE CITY-ORANGEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 22302 |
8500 Thomas Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2005.
Source: Orange County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8500 THOMAS RD, ORANGE, TX 77630-8956 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 2005291246 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000291246 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8500 Thomas Rd was $7,838 with exemptions applied, up 191.1% from the year before.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Orange County |
| Unified School District | Bridge City Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,838.00 (+191.05%) | $467,614 (-) Land $93,769 Building $373,845 | $467,614 (-) Land $93,769 Building $373,845 |
| 2025 | $2,693.00 (-26.84%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $467,614 Land $93,769 Building $373,845 | $467,614 Land $93,769 Building $373,845 |
| 2024 | $3,681.00 | ||
| 2023 | $418,759 Land $59,760 Building $358,999 | $418,759 Land $59,760 Building $358,999 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8500 Thomas Rd in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 15, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 738 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 738 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 72 (2005–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 47 of 72 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 8500 Thomas Rd is moderate, ranking above 56% 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 56% of the US · lower than 64% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ORANGEFIELD WSC serves 8,231 people · EPA ID TX1810186 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 Corrosion control Apr 2018 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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