Gillespie County property record for 97 W Distant View Dr, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 4,283 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 3.76 acres (163,786 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,596,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $20,378 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Mortgage Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| APN | S1134-0000-000400 |
| Primary APN | S1134-0000-000400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,283 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 9,564 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,674 sqft |
| Utility Area | 180 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 163,786 sqft (3.76 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 81 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 2,475 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 425 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 1,046 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,035 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | S1134-0000-000400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 97 W DISTANT VIEW DR |
| City | FREDERICKSBURG |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78624-7567 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MOUNTAIN VIEW LOT 4, 3.76, -HOMESITE- -HOMESITE- |
| Legal Subdivision | MOUNTAIN VIEW |
| Legal Tract | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | GILLESPIE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | STONEWALL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3033 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
97 W Distant View Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2022.
Source: Gillespie County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 97 W DISTANT VIEW DR, FREDERICKSBURG, TX 78624-7567 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2022 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage ARROWHEAD BANK |
| Dec 5, 2017 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back CHARLES L SHOFNER ETUX |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 5, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20227632 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 4, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0020175963 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GILLESPIE TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 97 W DISTANT VIEW DR, FREDERICKSBURG, TX 78624-7567 |
| Document Number | 0020227632 |
| Map Reference | VOL 3 PG 149 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20227632 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 97 W DISTANT VIEW DR, FREDERICKSBURG, TX 78624-7567 |
| Document Number | 0020227633 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20227633 |
| Name | ARROWHEAD BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GILLESPIE TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 97 W DISTANT VIEW DR, FREDERICKSBURG, TX 78624-7567 |
| Document Number | 0020175963 |
| Map Reference | VOL 3 PG 149 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20175963 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20866 RETAMA RD, 20866, HARLINGEN, TX 78550-1643 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 97 W DISTANT VIEW DR, FREDERICKSBURG, TX 78624-7567 |
| Document Number | 0020175964 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20175964 |
| Name | CHARLES L SHOFNER ETUX |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Dec 4, 2027 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 97 W Distant View Dr was $20,378 with exemptions applied.
Source: Gillespie County assessment roll, as of October 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Gillespie County |
| Unified School District | Fredericksburg Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $20,378.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $1,946,960 (-0.48%) Land $225,600 Building $1,721,360 | $1,946,960 (-0.48%) Land $225,600 Building $1,721,360 |
| 2025 | $1,956,254 Land $225,600 Building $1,730,654 | $1,956,254 Land $225,600 Building $1,730,654 | |
| 2024 | $18,211.00 (-0.72%) | ||
| 2023 | $18,343.00 (+4.34%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $1,899,940 Land $225,600 Building $1,674,340 | $1,899,940 Land $225,600 Building $1,674,340 |
| 2022 | $17,580.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 97 W Distant View Dr; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2026.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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 97 W Distant View Dr is moderate, ranking above 64% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · above 51% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| VTX Communications Fixed Wireless | 940 / 940 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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