12252 Ruth Dr, Tyler, TX 75709 Property Records

Smith County property record for 12252 Ruth Dr, Tyler, TX 75709

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,960 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	0.409 acres (17,816 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Tax Bill	$2,226 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2025 Transfer Dec 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`R086240`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R086240`
Alternative APN	`1-81167-0000-00-019000`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,960 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,960 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	17,816 sqft (0.409 acres)
Lot Dimensions	130 ft deep x 137 ft wide
Garage Area	462 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	15 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	R086240
Street Address	12252 RUTH DR
City	TYLER
State	TX
Zip	75709-5746
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SPRINGFIELD ADDN LOT 19
Legal Subdivision	SPRINGFIELD ADDN
Legal Lot Number	19
Jurisdiction	SMITH TX
Township / Civil Division	TYLER
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2009
Census Tract	1602

Owner

12252 Ruth Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2025.

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 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	12252 RUTH DR, TYLER, TX 75709-5746
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 2, 2025	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Dec 15, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage ALTRA FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Oct 2, 2025
Transfer Doc	0000029743
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SMITH TX
Recording Date	Oct 2, 2025
Property Address	12252 RUTH DR, TYLER, TX 75709-5746
Document Number	0001029743
Map Reference	VOL 8 PG 3
Instrument Date	Oct 2, 2025
Instrument	202501029743
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 12, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	12252 RUTH DR, TYLER, TX 75709-5746

December 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SMITH TX
Property Address	12252 RUTH DR, TYLER, TX 75709-5746
Document Number	0000052143
Instrument Date	Dec 15, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 9, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12252 RUTH DR TYLER TX 757095746, TYLER, TX 75709-5746

Mortgage

Document Number	0000052143
Date	Dec 20, 2017
Instrument	52143

Lender

Name	ALTRA FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	ONALASKA, WI 54650

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Dec 19, 2027

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 12252 Ruth Dr was $2,226 with a homeowner's exemption, up 16.2% from the year before.

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	$2,226.00 (+16.18%) Homeowner's exemption	$244,859 (+3.04%) Land $46,904 Building $197,955	$244,859 (+3.04%) Land $46,904 Building $197,955
2025	$1,916.00 (-5.99%) Homeowner's exemption	$237,624 Land $46,156 Building $191,468	$237,624 Land $46,156 Building $191,468
2024	$2,038.00 (+14.82%)
2023	$1,775.00 (-23.62%) Homeowner's exemption	$184,859 Land $25,650 Building $159,209	$184,859 Land $25,650 Building $159,209
2022	$2,324.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 12252 Ruth Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

Wildfire risk around 12252 Ruth Dr is moderate, ranking above 52% 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 52% of the US · lower than 71% 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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