Comal County property record for 856 Albert St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 acres (26,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,698 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 45-0670-0039-00 |
| Primary APN | 45-0670-0039-00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,368 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,560 sqft (0.61 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 332 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 48 sqft |
| Street Address | 856 ALBERT ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEW BRAUNFELS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78130-3348 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RIO VISTA ADDITION, BLOCK 4, LOT 1A |
| Legal Subdivision | RIO VISTA ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1A |
| Jurisdiction | COMAL TX |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW BRAUNFELS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 310200 |
856 Albert St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2024.
Source: Comal County records, as of September 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 ALBERT ST, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130-3348 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0006001050 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COMAL TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Property Address | 856 ALBERT ST, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130-3348 |
| Document Number | 0006001050 |
| Map Reference | VOL 63 PG 321-323 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202406001050 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6121 COMFORT DR, FORT WORTH, TX 76132-5008 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 856 Albert St was $8,698, up 3.6% from the year before.
Source: Comal County assessment roll, as of September 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Comal County |
| Municipality | New Braunfels City |
| Unified School District | New Braunfels Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $389,080 (-21.65%) Land $344,070 Building $45,010 | $389,080 (-21.65%) Land $344,070 Building $45,010 | |
| 2025 | $8,698.00 (+3.6%) | $496,600 Land $448,790 Building $47,810 | $496,600 Land $448,790 Building $47,810 |
| 2024 | $8,396.00 | ||
| 2023 | $516,090 Land $465,180 Building $50,910 | $516,090 Land $465,180 Building $50,910 | |
| 2018 | $6,267.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 856 Albert St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 5, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 66 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 66 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 64 (1998–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 21 of 64 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2017 · other causes |
| 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 856 Albert St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | NEW BRAUNFELS UTILITIES serves 116,477 people · EPA ID TX0460001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 158 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative, VTX Communications.
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