Kaufman County property record for 10173 Helms Trl, Forney, TX 75126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,407 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 1.24 acres (54,014 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,318 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R50705 |
| Primary APN | R50705 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,407 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,905 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,407 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 54,014 sqft (1.24 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 498 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 360 sqft |
| Storage Building | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | R50705 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 00031600000040000200 |
| Street Address | 10173 HELMS TRL |
| City | FORNEY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75126-8078 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BUFFALO ACRES #2 LOT 40 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO ACRES 1, 2, & 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | KAUFMAN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | FORNEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 50213 |
The current owner of 10173 Helms Trl acquired it in September 2004.
Source: Kaufman County records, as of October 31, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10173 HELMS TRL, FORNEY, TX 75126-8078 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 20, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0025000425 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Kaufman County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Kaufman County |
| Unified School District | Forney Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $440,853 Land $100,000 Building $340,853 | $440,853 Land $100,000 Building $340,853 | |
| 2024 | $6,318.00 (+12.9%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,596.00 (-6.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $473,616 Land $100,000 Building $373,616 | $473,616 Land $100,000 Building $373,616 |
| 2022 | $5,956.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 10173 Helms Trl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2024 · 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 10173 Helms Trl is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 88% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | TALTY SUD serves 15,987 people · EPA ID TX1290025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 129 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Peoples Communications.
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