12217 Ruth Dr, Tyler, TX 75709 Property Records

Smith County property record for 12217 Ruth Dr, Tyler, TX 75709

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,827 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	0.481 acres (20,952 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$131,000 (Nov 2017)
Tax Bill	$575 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`R086238`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R086238`
Alternative APN	`1-81167-0000-00-017020`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,827 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,827 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1978
Effective Year Built	Effective 2005
Exterior Material	Brick Veneer
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	20,952 sqft (0.481 acres)
Lot Dimensions	153 ft deep x 137 ft wide
Garage Area	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	254 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	R086238
Street Address	12217 RUTH DR
City	TYLER
State	TX
Zip	75709-5747
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SPRINGFIELD ADDNLOT 17B
Legal Subdivision	SPRINGFIELD ADDN
Legal Lot Number	17B
Jurisdiction	SMITH TX
Township / Civil Division	TYLER
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	1602

Owner

Source: Smith County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	12217 RUTH DR, TYLER, TX 75709-5747
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 20, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 20, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 17, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2017100047799
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 17, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0100047799
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SMITH TX
Recording Date	Nov 20, 2017
Property Address	12217 RUTH DR, TYLER, TX 75709-5747
Document Number	0000047799
Instrument Date	Nov 17, 2017
Instrument	47799
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2018
Title Company	OTHER

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	12217 RUTH DR TYLER TX 757095747, TYLER, TX 75709-5747

Mortgage

Document Number	47800
Date	Nov 20, 2017
Instrument	47800

Lender

Name	FBC MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ORLANDO, FL 32801

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 19, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Smith County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Smith County
Unified School District	Tyler Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$575.00 (+2.5%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption	$245,663 (-9.26%) Land $54,822 Building $190,841	$245,663 (-9.26%) Land $54,822 Building $190,841
2025	$561.00 (+2.19%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption	$270,726 (+52.2%) Land $53,318 Building $217,408	$270,726 (+52.2%) Land $53,318 Building $217,408
2024	$549.00 (+3%)
2023	$533.00 (-63.52%) Homeowner's exemption	$177,871 Land $20,715 Building $157,156	$177,871 Land $20,715 Building $157,156
2022	$1,461.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 2, 2024

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 59% of the US · above 42% 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	DEAN WSC serves 5,907 people · EPA ID TX2120009
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Dec 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 76 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum Cable	940 / 35

May also be available: Verizon.

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