12831 Sunset Dr, Tyler, TX 75704 Property Records

Smith County property record for 12831 Sunset Dr, Tyler, TX 75704

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1 ba · 1,794 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size	0.344 acres (14,985 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$80,500 (May 2011)
Tax Bill	$4,570 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Mortgage Oct 2019 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`R081537`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R081537`
Alternative APN	`1-80380-0000-00-157020`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,794 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,794 sqft
Flooring	Tile

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1970
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Exterior Material	Fiber Cement Siding
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Material	Rolled Roofing
Lot Area	14,985 sqft (0.344 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Area	336 sqft
Porch	Slab
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	R081537
Street Address	12831 SUNSET DR
City	TYLER
State	TX
Zip	75704-7841
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	GREENLAND HILLSLOT 0157B
Legal Subdivision	GREENLAND HILLS
Legal Lot Number	157B
Jurisdiction	SMITH TX
Township / Civil Division	TYLER
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3004
Census Tract	1607

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	12831 SUNSET DR, TYLER, TX 75704-7841
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 28, 2021	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage DIRECT DISTRIBUTORS OF TYLER INC
Oct 9, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer GUILD MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 20, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 20, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201121856
Prior Transfer Date	May 17, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc	0000021856
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2021: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	SMITH TX
Recording Date	Dec 28, 2021
Property Address	12831 SUNSET DR, TYLER, TX 75704-7841
Document Number	0001052730
Map Reference	CAB F SL 282D
Instrument Date	Dec 23, 2021
Instrument	202101052730
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 9, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	111 LAKE BLUFF DR, BULLARD, TX 75757-9740

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12831 SUNSET DR, TYLER, TX 75704-7841

Mortgage

Document Number	0001052731
Date	Dec 28, 2021
Instrument	202101052731

Lender

Name	DIRECT DISTRIBUTORS OF TYLER INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	121 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2032

October 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SMITH TX
Recording Date	Oct 9, 2019
Property Address	12831 SUNSET DR, TYLER, TX 75704-7841
Document Number	0000034394
Instrument Date	Oct 4, 2019
Instrument	34394
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 1, 2019
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	191 ACR 427 PALESTINE TX 75803, PALESTINE, TX 75803

Mortgage

Document Number	34395
Date	Oct 9, 2019
Instrument	34395

Lender

Name	GUILD MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	SAN DIEGO, CA 92111

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Oct 8, 2034

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	$4,570.00 (+20.01%)	$325,462 (-4.11%) Land $39,745 Building $285,717	$325,462 (-4.11%) Land $39,745 Building $285,717
2025	$3,808.00 (+14.7%)	$339,424 (+87.86%) Land $39,514 Building $299,910	$339,424 (+87.86%) Land $39,514 Building $299,910
2024	$3,320.00 (+17.61%)
2023	$2,823.00 (-2.01%)	$180,682 Land $19,980 Building $160,702	$180,682 Land $19,980 Building $160,702
2022	$2,881.00

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 · 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

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

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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	SOUTHERN UTILITIES private · serves 69,735 people · EPA ID TX2120063
Water Source	Purchased surface water from CITY OF TYLER
Last State Inspection	Jan 2024
Lead	2 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	2 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 219 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: AT&T, Metronet, Verizon.

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