12945 Sunset Dr, Tyler, TX 75704 Property Records

Smith County property record for 12945 Sunset Dr, Tyler, TX 75704

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,485 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size	0.64 acres (27,878 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$230,700 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill	$3,283 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Mortgage Oct 2020 Construction Loan
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`R081547`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R081547`
Alternative APN	`1-80380-0000-00-163000`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,485 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,485 sqft
Flooring	Carpet

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1970
Effective Year Built	Effective 2005
Exterior Material	Brick Veneer
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	27,878 sqft (0.64 acres)
Lot Dimensions	300 ft deep x 93 ft wide
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	340 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	340 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Utility Building	36 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	R081547
Street Address	12945 SUNSET DR
City	TYLER
State	TX
Zip	75704-7843
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	GREENLAND HILLS LOT 163
Legal Subdivision	GREENLAND HILLS
Legal Lot Number	163
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	12945 SUNSET DR, TYLER, TX 75704-7843
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 24, 2021	Vendor's Lien, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
Oct 29, 2020	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Construction Mortgage TEXAS NATIONAL BANK OF JACKSONVILLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 24, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 24, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 29, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20211011011
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 19, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0001011011
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Vendor's Lien, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	SMITH TX
Recording Date	Mar 24, 2021
Property Address	12945 SUNSET DR, TYLER, TX 75704-7843
Document Number	0001011011
Map Reference	VOL 363 PG 487
Instrument Date	Mar 19, 2021
Instrument	202101011011
Transaction Type	Subdivision Related Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 4, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12945 SUNSET DR, TYLER, TX 75704-7843

Mortgage

Document Number	0001011012
Date	Mar 24, 2021
Instrument	202101011012

Lender

Name	CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
Type	Mortgage Company
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

October 2020: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	SMITH TX
Recording Date	Oct 29, 2020
Property Address	12945 SUNSET DR, TYLER, TX 75704-7843
Document Number	0001041130
Map Reference	VOL 363 PG 487
Instrument Date	Oct 29, 2020
Instrument	202001041130
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 4, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12945 SUNSET DR, 12945, TYLER, TX 75704-7843

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7610 MORNING STAR, TYLER, TX 75703-0983

Mortgage

Document Number	0001041131
Date	Oct 29, 2020
Instrument	202001041131

Lender

Name	TEXAS NATIONAL BANK OF JACKSONVILLE
Type	Bank
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	12 Months
Due	Oct 29, 2021

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	$3,283.00 (-7.75%)	$224,259 (-7.76%) Land $71,888 Building $152,371	$224,259 (-7.76%) Land $71,888 Building $152,371
2025	$3,559.00 (+17.23%)	$243,123 (+36.87%) Land $68,168 Building $174,955	$243,123 (+36.87%) Land $68,168 Building $174,955
2024	$3,036.00 (+9.37%)
2023	$2,776.00 (-2.01%)	$177,625 Land $20,925 Building $156,700	$177,625 Land $20,925 Building $156,700
2022	$2,833.00

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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