Washington County property record for 8650 FM 389, Brenham, TX 77833
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5.5 ba · 5,610 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 41.3 acres (1,800,858 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,941 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0079-000-06100 |
| Primary APN | 0079-000-06100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 5,610 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 13,003 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,634 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,800,858 sqft (41.3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 846 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 2,444 sqft |
| Patio Area | 250 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 50167 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8650 FM 389 |
| City | BRENHAM |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77833-1780 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | A0079 LESTER, JOSIAH , TRACT 61, ACRES 41.342 |
| Legal Subdivision | LESTER, JOSIAH |
| Legal Tract | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BURTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3066 |
| Census Tract | 170501 |
8650 FM 389, 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 | 8650 FM 389, BRENHAM, TX 77833-1780 |
| 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 8650 FM 389 was $11,941 with exemptions applied, up 60.1% 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 | $11,941.00 (+60.07%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $2,175,690 (+1.11%) Land $1,240,260 Building $935,430 | $2,175,690 (+1.11%) Land $1,240,260 Building $935,430 |
| 2025 | $7,460.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $2,151,730 Land $1,227,860 Building $923,870 | $2,151,730 Land $1,227,860 Building $923,870 |
| 2023 | $895,560 | $1,679,890 Land $826,840 Building $853,050 | |
| 2022 | $10,486.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8650 FM 389 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 8650 FM 389 is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% 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 | 0.05% 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 | CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTY WSC serves 2,270 people · EPA ID TX2390055 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2025 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Nextlink.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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