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Last sold for $1,500 on Feb 18, 2010

540 JAMES ST

HERMLEIGH, TX 79526
0
Baths
1,090 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,751 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,500 · Feb 18, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$253 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$13,479 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$13,179
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,494
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$13,479

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.47
28
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
63
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
93
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
32
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
21
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.4 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial (General)
CountyScurry
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Hermleigh SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Hermleigh Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 79526These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.81%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,246
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,469
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,967
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.23 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.70%

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How this home compares

540 James St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Hermleigh 79526
  • Among the smallest lots in Hermleigh 79526
  • Older than 81% of homes in Scurry County

How it measures up in Hermleigh 79526

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hermleigh 79526.

Living area1,090 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,665 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size3,751 ft²
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 540 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHermleigh 79526Scurry County
Living areabigger than1,090 ft²18% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,751 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than194525% of homes19% of homes

About 540 James St

When did 540 James St, Hermleigh, TX last sell?

540 James St, Hermleigh, TX last sold on Feb 18, 2010 for $1,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 James St, Hermleigh, TX?

540 James St, Hermleigh, TX has 1,090 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 540 James St, Hermleigh, TX built?

540 James St, Hermleigh, TX was built in 1945, making it 81 years old.

What schools serve 540 James St, Hermleigh, TX?

540 James St, Hermleigh, TX is assigned to Hermleigh School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Hermleigh Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 James St, Hermleigh, TX compare to other homes in Hermleigh 79526?

Among the 499 homes in Hermleigh 79526, it is bigger than 18% of them (1,090 ft² against a typical 1,665 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,751 ft² against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1945 against a typical 1975). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 540 James St, Hermleigh, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 James St, Hermleigh, TX was $253. The county assessed it at $13,479.

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