Bell County property record for 896 Benchmark Trl, Belton, TX 76513 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,460 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $247,862 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,786 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0434201795 |
| Primary APN | 0434201795 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,460 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,620 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,460 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,000 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 172 sqft |
| Canopy | 1,720 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 896 BENCHMARK TRL |
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| City | BELTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76513-6216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WOODLAND TRAILS II, BLOCK 001, LOT 0060 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODLAND TRAILS II |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | BELL TX |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTHWEST BELL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 20201 |
Source: Bell County records · APN 0434201795
Assessment roll updated February 9, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 896 BENCHMARK TRL, BELTON, TX 76513-6216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 05, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GATEWAY FIRST BANK |
| Sep 25, 2020 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GATEWAY FIRST BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 05, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 05, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 25, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202127977 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BELL TX |
| Recording Date | May 05, 2021 |
| Property Address | 896 BENCHMARK TRL, BELTON, TX 76513-6216 |
| Document Number | 0000027977 |
| Map Reference | CAB A SL 38-B |
| Instrument Date | May 04, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021027977 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 896 BENCHMARK TRL, BELTON, TX 76513 |
| Document Number | 0000027978 |
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| Date | May 05, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021027978 |
| Name | GATEWAY FIRST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2051 |
| Document Number | 0000027979 |
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| Date | May 05, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021027979 |
| Name | TEXAS STATE AFFORDABLKE HOUSING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | AUSTIN, TX 78752 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 38 Months |
| Due | Jul 04, 2024 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | BELL TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 896 BENCHMARK TRL, BELTON, TX 76513-6216 |
| Document Number | 0000052104 |
| Map Reference | CAB A SL 38-B |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00052104 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 891 BENCHMARK TRL, BELTON, TX 76513-6216 |
| Document Number | 0000052105 |
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| Date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00052105 |
| Name | GATEWAY FIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2050 |
Source: Bell County records · Assessment roll updated February 9, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Bell County |
| Unified School District | Belton Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,786.00 (-16.03%) | $219,513 (-3.58%) Land $21,000 Building $198,513 | $219,513 (-3.58%) Land $21,000 Building $198,513 |
| 2023 | $2,127.00 (-37.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $227,673 Land $21,000 Building $206,673 | $227,673 Land $21,000 Building $206,673 |
| 2022 | $3,413.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bell County (48027C), updated September 15, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 480270202011, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 9 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force 9 of 9 on primary residences |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2019, other causes |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
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