Kaufman County property record for 1208 Watercrest St, Forney, TX 75126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,296 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $398,456 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,525 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R233681 |
| Primary APN | R233681 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,296 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,056 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 776 sqft |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
|---|---|
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 290 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1208 WATERCREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | FORNEY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75126-3923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GATEWAY PARKS ADD PH 4A, BLOCK QQ, LOT 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | GATEWAY PARKS ADD PH 4A |
| Legal Block | |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | KAUFMAN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | FORNEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1045 |
| Census Tract | 50213 |
1208 Watercrest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Kaufman County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1208 WATERCREST ST, FORNEY, TX 75126-3923 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KAUFMAN TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1208 WATERCREST ST, FORNEY, TX 75126-3923 |
| Document Number | 0091000576 |
| Book / Page | 9100 / 576 |
| Map Reference | CAB 4 PG 224 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0025836 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Title Company | EASTERN NATIONAL TITLE AGENCY, EASTERN NATL TTL AGCY TX INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1208 WATERCREST ST, FORNEY, TX 75126-3923 |
| Document Number | 20250025837 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0025837 |
| Name | K HOVNANIAN AMERICAN MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 4, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1208 Watercrest St was $6,525, up 395.4% from the year before.
Source: Kaufman County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Kaufman County |
| Municipality | Forney City |
| Unified School District | Forney Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,525.00 (+395.44%) | $307,304 Land $100,000 Building $207,304 | $307,304 Land $100,000 Building $207,304 |
| 2024 | $1,317.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1208 Watercrest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2021.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1208 Watercrest St is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 80% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 492 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications, Nextlink, Verizon.
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