Wood County property record for 1297 FM 778, Quitman, TX 75783
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,480 sqft · built 1940 |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $144 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0482-0059-0001-45 |
| Primary APN | 0482-0059-0001-45 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,480 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,544 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,480 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 384 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
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| Account Number | 0482-0059-0001-45 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1297 FM 778 |
| City | QUITMAN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75783-5327 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 0482 RICHARDS J TR 53, IMPR ONLY ON R20519 |
| Legal Tract | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | WOOD TX |
| Township / Civil Division | QUITMAN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3032 |
| Census Tract | 950301 |
1297 FM 778, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Wood County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1305, QUITMAN, TX 75783-1305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WOOD TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1297 FM 778, QUITMAN, TX 75783-5327 |
| Document Number | 202400001434 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00001434 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1305, QUITMAN, TX 75783-1305 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1297 FM 778 was $144 with exemptions applied.
Source: Wood County assessment roll, as of October 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Wood County |
| Unified School District | Quitman Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $160,560 (+19.26%) Building $160,560 | $160,560 (-0.19%) Building $160,560 | |
| 2025 | $144.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $134,631 | $160,870 Building $160,870 |
| 2023 | $115,240 Building $115,240 | $115,240 Building $115,240 | |
| 2022 | $347.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1297 FM 778 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 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 1297 FM 778 is moderate, ranking above 52% 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 52% of the US · lower than 71% 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 | FOUKE WSC serves 7,668 people · EPA ID TX2500016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| 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 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Peoples Communications Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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