Van Zandt County property record for 12968 FM 1255, Canton, TX 75103
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,520 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 9.53 acres (415,257 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $288,800 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,093 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R000016304 |
| Primary APN | R000016304 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,520 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Lot Area | 415,257 sqft (9.53 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 340 sqft |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Patio Area | 600 sqft |
| Storage Building | 384 sqft |
| Account Number | R000016304 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12968 FM 1255 |
| City | CANTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75103-6216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | ACRES: 9.533 ABST: 467 SUR: LANDERS |
| Legal Subdivision | LEVI LANDERS SURVEY ABSRACT # 467 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN ZANDT TX |
| Township / Civil Division | CANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 950601 |
12968 FM 1255, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Van Zandt County records, as of September 3, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12968 FM 1255, CANTON, TX 75103-6216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 2000 |
| Deed Document Number | 20188922 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2018008922 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN ZANDT TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 12968 FM 1255, CANTON, TX 75103-6216 |
| Document Number | 2018008922 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-008922 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Title Company | ELLIOTT AND WALDRON ABSTRACT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5798 MCCLINTOCK DR, 5798, DENVER, NC 28037-0169 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12968 FM 1255, CANTON, TX 75103-6216 |
| Document Number | 2018008923 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-008923 |
| Name | CENDERA FUNDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12968 FM 1255 was $2,093 with exemptions applied, down 40.3% from the year before.
Source: Van Zandt County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Van Zandt County |
| Unified School District | Grand Saline Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $286,960 (-34.56%) Land $32,210 Building $254,750 | $435,770 (-0.62%) Land $181,020 Building $254,750 | |
| 2025 | $2,093.00 (-40.34%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $438,480 Land $27,940 Building $410,540 | $438,480 Land $27,940 Building $410,540 |
| 2024 | $3,508.00 (+1.36%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,461.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $557,450 Land $27,500 Building $529,950 | $557,450 Land $27,500 Building $529,950 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12968 FM 1255 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 12968 FM 1255 is moderate, ranking above 55% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 55% of the US · lower than 66% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | CORINTH WSC serves 1,200 people · EPA ID TX2340021 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Peoples Communications Fixed Wireless | 500 / 60 |
| Wi-Five Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Nextlink.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures