Van Zandt County property record for 12947 FM 858, Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,609 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.737 acres (32,104 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $876 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R000018391 |
| Primary APN | R000018391 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,609 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,609 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Lot Area | 32,104 sqft (0.737 acres) |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 146 sqft |
| Storage Building | Storage Building |
| Account Number | R000018391 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12947 FM 858 |
| City | BEN WHEELER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75754-8061 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | ACRES: 0.737 ABST: 144 SUR: M A COX |
| Jurisdiction | VAN ZANDT TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BEN WHEELER-EDOM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3037 |
| Census Tract | 950901 |
Source: Van Zandt County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12947 FM 858, BEN WHEELER, TX 75754-8061 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2003 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1854 / 124 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN ZANDT TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 12947 FM 858, BEN WHEELER, TX 75754-8061 |
| Document Number | 2021009651 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-009651 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Title Company | KINCY ABSTRACT AND SABINE TITLE, KINCY ABSTRACT & SABINE TTL |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11631 HIRAM RD, WILLS POINT, TX 75169-8832 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2524, MCKINNEY, TX 75070-8172 |
| Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
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| Name | GREAT PLAINS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
Source: Van Zandt County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Van Zandt County |
| Unified School District | Martins Mill Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $229,744 (+40.5%) Land $87,166 Building $142,578 | $229,744 (+40.5%) Land $87,166 Building $142,578 | |
| 2025 | $876.00 (-31.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $163,520 (-11.3%) Land $55,550 Building $107,970 | $163,520 (-11.3%) Land $55,550 Building $107,970 |
| 2024 | $1,275.00 (+18.27%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,078.00 Homeowner's exemption | $184,360 Land $40,160 Building $144,200 | $184,360 Land $40,160 Building $144,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 17, 2010
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 80% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MARTINS MILL WSC serves 183 people · EPA ID TX2340013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 35 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Peoples Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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