McLennan County property record for 979 Old Mexia Rd, Waco, TX 76705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,556 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,526 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-057000-063307-6 |
| Primary APN | 28-057000-063307-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,556 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,556 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Reinforced Concrete |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Canopy | 504 sqft |
| Storage Building | 480 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Street Address | 979 OLD MEXIA RD |
|---|---|
| City | WACO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76705-4928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | TOMAS DE LA VEGA ACRES 5.0 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOMAS DE LA VEGA |
| Jurisdiction | MCLENNAN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WACO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3033 |
| Census Tract | 1700 |
979 Old Mexia Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2008.
Source: McLennan County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 979 OLD MEXIA RD, WACO, TX 76705-4928 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 9, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 9, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 200811009 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Old Mexia Rd was $3,526 with a homeowner's exemption, down 22.7% from the year before.
Source: McLennan County assessment roll, as of August 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | McLennan County |
| Unified School District | La Vega Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $428,834 (+31.15%) | $504,440 (+10.49%) Land $60,000 Building $444,440 | |
| 2025 | $3,526.00 (-22.66%) Homeowner's exemption | $326,991 | $456,560 Land $48,700 Building $407,860 |
| 2024 | $4,559.00 | ||
| 2023 | $205,410 Land $48,700 Building $156,710 | $205,410 Land $48,700 Building $156,710 | |
| 2022 | $1,238.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 979 Old Mexia Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1996–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2007 · river or lake 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 979 Old Mexia Rd is moderate, ranking above 56% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · lower than 63% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Central Link Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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