Kaufman County property record for 12853 FM 740, Forney, TX 75126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,601 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.842 acres (36,678 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,397 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R11822 |
| Primary APN | R11822 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,601 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,942 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,601 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 36,678 sqft (0.842 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 534 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | R11822 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 99041400000225010200 |
| Street Address | 12853 FM 740 |
| City | FORNEY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75126-6634 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JAS S RAMSEY, TRACT 225.01; 0.842 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | JAS S RAMSEY |
| Legal Tract | 225.01 |
| Jurisdiction | KAUFMAN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | FORNEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 50208 |
The current owner of 12853 FM 740 acquired it in October 2007.
Source: Kaufman County records, as of October 31, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12853 FM 740, FORNEY, TX 75126-6634 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 2007-00025574 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3279 / 186 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Kaufman County assessment roll, as of August 1, 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 | $438,581 Land $114,782 Building $323,799 | $438,581 Land $114,782 Building $323,799 | |
| 2024 | $6,397.00 (-1.8%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,514.00 (+6.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $479,506 Land $105,250 Building $374,256 | $479,506 Land $105,250 Building $374,256 |
| 2022 | $6,102.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12853 FM 740 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2015.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2015 · river or lake flooding |
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 12853 FM 740 is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 81% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF FORNEY serves 29,692 people · EPA ID TX1290002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NORTH TEXAS MWD WYLIE WTP |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Apr 2019 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 92 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Nextlink.
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