Kaufman County property record for 12177 Helms Trl, Forney, TX 75126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,398 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 1.07 acres (46,609 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,085 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S1485001800 |
| Primary APN | S1485001800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,398 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,855 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,398 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 46,609 sqft (1.07 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 129 sqft |
| Storage Building | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 12177 HELMS TRL |
|---|---|
| City | FORNEY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75126-7075 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HIGHLAND PRAIRIE 2, LOT 9; & HOUSE |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND PRAIRIE 2 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | KAUFMAN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | FORNEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1055 |
| Census Tract | 50213 |
12177 Helms Trl is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2010.
Source: Kaufman County records, as of August 6, 2025
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12177 HELMS TRL, FORNEY, TX 75126-7075 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 201012877 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3806 / 479 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 15, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0038060479 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Kaufman County assessment roll, as of August 6, 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 | $386,000 Land $97,500 Building $288,500 | $386,000 Land $97,500 Building $288,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,085.00 (+3.14%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,052.00 (-64.42%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $444,296 Land $97,500 Building $346,796 | $444,296 Land $97,500 Building $346,796 |
| 2022 | $2,957.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12177 Helms Trl 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 12177 Helms Trl is moderate, ranking above 55% 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 55% of the US · lower than 66% 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: 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 53 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 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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