Van Zandt County property record for 1024 FM 279, Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 960 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $172,700 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $273 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R000026996 |
| Primary APN | R000026996 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 24 sqft |
| Storage Building | 960 sqft |
| Account Number | R000026996 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1024 FM 279 |
| City | BEN WHEELER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75754-5000 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ACRES: 0.250 ABST: 707 SUR: H RANDOLPH |
| Legal Subdivision | H RANDOLPH SURVEY A-707 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN ZANDT TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BEN WHEELER-EDOM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 950901 |
1024 FM 279 is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2025.
Source: Van Zandt County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15830 W LEBANON RD, AVONMORE, PA 15618-1350 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 202511157 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 8, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2220/426 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN ZANDT TX |
| Property Address | 1024 FM 279, BEN WHEELER, TX 75754-5000 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2006 FIVE MILE LINE RD, PENFIELD, NY 14526-1419 |
| Document Number | 2025011159 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-011159 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1024 FM 279 was $273, up 16.7% from the year before.
Source: Van Zandt County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Van Zandt County |
| Unified School District | Van Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $24,702 (+7.12%) Land $24,702 | $24,702 (+7.12%) Land $24,702 | |
| 2025 | $273.00 (+16.67%) | $23,060 Land $20,440 Building $2,620 | $23,060 Land $20,440 Building $2,620 |
| 2024 | $234.00 (+18.18%) | ||
| 2023 | $198.00 | $14,070 Land $11,590 Building $2,480 | $14,070 Land $11,590 Building $2,480 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1024 FM 279 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 17, 2010
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1024 FM 279 is moderate, ranking above 51% 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 51% of the US · lower than 74% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BEN WHEELER WSC serves 3,324 people · EPA ID TX2340006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 70 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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