12561 Cartwright Trl, Ponder, TX 76259 Property Records

Denton County property record for 12561 Cartwright Trl, Ponder, TX 76259

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,992 sqft · built 2014
Lot Size	2.03 acres (88,427 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$620,000 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill	$11,537 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Mortgage Apr 2021 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`R214997 403056`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R214997 403056`
Alternative APNs	`SP0068A-00000C-0000-0005-0000` `SP0068A-00000C-0000-0005` `R214997` `989612`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	4.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,992 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,860 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,482 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,511 sqft
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2014
Effective Year Built	Effective 2014
Exterior Material	Brick Veneer
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	88,427 sqft
Lot Dimensions	1 ft deep x 88,427 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	869 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area	1 sqft
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	765 sqft
Storage Building	1,200 sqft
Total Buildings	3 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	12561 CARTWRIGHT TRL
City	PONDER
State	TX
Zip	76259-6181
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	PONDEROSA VALLEY PH III BLK C LOT 5
Legal Subdivision	PONDEROSA VALLEY PH III
Legal Block	C
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	DENTON TX
Township / Civil Division	JUSTIN-ROANOKE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3028
Census Tract	20313

Owner

12561 Cartwright Trl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2018.

Source: Denton County records, as of September 14, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	12561 CARTWRIGHT TRL, PONDER, TX 76259-6181
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 1, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Apr 5, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ASPIRE BANK
Apr 23, 2020	Loan Modification, Mortgage CORPORATE AMERICA FAM CU
Apr 23, 2020	Loan Modification, Mortgage CORPORATE AMERICA FAM CU
Apr 2, 2018	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CORPORATE AMERICA FAMILY CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 2, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 2, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 5, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201836503
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DENTON TX
Recording Date	May 1, 2026
Property Address	12561 CARTWRIGHT TRL, PONDER, TX 76259-6181
Document Number	0000050094
Instrument Date	Apr 24, 2026
Instrument	202650094
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12561 CARTWRIGHT TRL, PONDER, TX 76259-6181

Mortgage

Document Number	0000050094,
Date	May 1, 2026
Instrument	202650094

Lender

Name	COMMUNITY MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	6.38%
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DENTON TX
Property Address	12561 CARTWRIGHT TRL, PONDER, TX 76259-6181
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 2, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000059258
Date	Apr 5, 2021
Instrument	2021-059258

Lender

Name	ASPIRE BANK
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DALLAS, TX 75244

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

April 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	DENTON TX
Property Address	12561 CARTWRIGHT TRL, PONDER, TX 76259-6181
Document Number	0000065195
Instrument Date	Apr 23, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 27, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	12561 CARTWRIGHT TRL PONDER TX 762596181, PONDER, TX 76259-6181

Mortgage

Document Number	0000065195
Date	May 18, 2020
Instrument	65195

Lender

Name	CORPORATE AMERICA FAM CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	ELGIN, IL 60124-7864

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	336 Months
Due	May 17, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3.25%

April 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	DENTON TX
Property Address	12561 CARTWRIGHT TRL, PONDER, TX 76259-6181
Document Number	0000065195
Instrument Date	Apr 23, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 3, 2020
Title Company	TITLE365 - OMAHA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	12561 CARTWRIGHT TRL PONDER TX 762596181, PONDER, TX 76259-6181

Mortgage

Document Number	0000065195
Date	May 18, 2020
Instrument	65195

Lender

Name	CORPORATE AMERICA FAM CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	ELGIN, IL 60124-7864

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	336 Months
Due	May 17, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3.25%

April 2018: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	DENTON TX
Recording Date	Apr 2, 2018
Property Address	12561 CARTWRIGHT TRL, PONDER, TX 76259-6181
Document Number	0000036503
Map Reference	CAB Q PG 268
Instrument Date	Apr 2, 2018
Instrument	2018-036503
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 2, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12561 CARTWRIGHT TRL, PONDER, TX 76259-6181

Mortgage

Document Number	0000036504
Date	Apr 2, 2018
Instrument	2018-036504

Lender

Name	CORPORATE AMERICA FAMILY CU
Type	Credit Union
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	359 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 12561 Cartwright Trl was $11,537 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.1% from the year before.

Source: Denton County assessment roll, as of September 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Denton County
Unified School District	Ponder Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$822,273 (-9.86%) Land $152,156 Building $670,117	$822,273 (-9.86%) Land $152,156 Building $670,117
2025	$11,537.00 (+3.14%) Homeowner's exemption	$912,210 Land $123,753 Building $788,457	$912,210 Land $123,753 Building $788,457
2024	$11,186.00 (+3.69%)
2023	$10,788.00 (-3.69%) Homeowner's exemption	$863,888 Land $123,753 Building $740,135	$863,888 Land $123,753 Building $740,135
2022	$11,201.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 12561 Cartwright Trl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 11 policies
Community Rating System	Class 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	11 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 12561 Cartwright Trl is high, ranking above 70% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	High above 70% of the US · above 59% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.3% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Water System	PONDEROSA RANCH private · serves 456 people · EPA ID TX0610233
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Feb 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Open Infra Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
ElektraFi Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Nextlink.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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