McLennan County property record for 8896 Gholson Rd, Waco, TX 76705
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,736 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 7.96 acres (347,173 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,776 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-003400-003500-7 |
| Primary APN | 20-003400-003500-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,736 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,736 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Reinforced Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 347,173 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
|---|---|
| Shed Area | 220 sqft |
| Storage Building | 384 sqft |
| Utility Building | 720 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 8896 GHOLSON RD |
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| City | WACO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76705-5428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | RUTHERFORD JOSEPH TRACT 15A ACRES 7.971 |
| Legal Subdivision | RUTHERFORD JOSEPH |
| Legal Tract | 15A |
| Legal Lot Number | 15A |
| Jurisdiction | MCLENNAN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ELM MOTT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 3402 |
Source: McLennan County records, as of August 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8896 GHOLSON RD, WACO, TX 76705-5428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 13, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 13, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 9, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202611425 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000043338 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCLENNAN TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8896 GHOLSON RD, WACO, TX 76705-5428 |
| Document Number | 0000011425 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.11425 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2026 |
| Title Company | ALAMO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Estimated Sale Price |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8896 GHOLSON RD, WACO, TX 76705-5428 |
| Document Number | 0000011425, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.11425 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
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| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2031 |
| Rate | 5.98% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: McLennan County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | McLennan County |
| Unified School District | Connally Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $138,946 (-30.58%) Land $25,768 Building $113,178 | $224,998 (-9.84%) Land $111,820 Building $113,178 | |
| 2025 | $2,776.00 (-5.35%) | $200,150 (-8.3%) Land $15,190 Building $184,960 | $249,550 (-6.78%) Land $64,590 Building $184,960 |
| 2024 | $2,933.00 (-6.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $218,260 Land $15,140 Building $203,120 | $267,710 Land $64,590 Building $203,120 | |
| 2022 | $3,139.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2015) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 75% of the US · above 66% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 | ROSS WSC serves 2,811 people · EPA ID TX1550042 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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