Tyler County property record for 12979 Main St, Chester, TX 75936
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,856 sqft |
| Lot Size | 43.6 acres (1,902,701 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,162 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R001324 |
| Primary APN | R001324 |
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| Building Area | 1,856 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,902,701 sqft (43.6 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 588 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 588 sqft |
| Patio Area | 672 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Account Number | R001324 |
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| Street Address | 12979 MAIN ST |
| City | CHESTER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75936 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | A0003 G. ARAUJO,ACRES 43.6800 |
| Jurisdiction | TYLER TX |
| Township / Civil Division | COLMESNEIL-CHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3081 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
12979 Main St, an agricultural property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2022.
Source: Tyler County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 726 CHEVY CHASE CIR, SUGAR LAND, TX 77478-3600 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 20223135 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1309 / 54 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12979 Main St was $3,162.
Source: Tyler County assessment roll, as of January 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Chester Town |
| County | Tyler County |
| Unified School District | Chester Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,162.00 | $151,271 (-60.3%) | $378,502 (-0.66%) Land $240,240 Building $138,262 |
| 2025 | $381,015 Land $240,240 Building $140,775 | $381,015 Land $240,240 Building $140,775 | |
| 2024 | $3,336.00 | ||
| 2023 | $347,390 Land $196,560 Building $150,830 | $347,390 Land $196,560 Building $150,830 | |
| 2022 | $2,916.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12979 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 24, 2017 · 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · Hurricane Harvey |
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 12979 Main St is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · above 40% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | CHESTER WSC serves 1,237 people · EPA ID TX2290002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | Radium not recorded as resolved · Oct 2025 Gross alpha radiation not recorded as resolved · Oct 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 16 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 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Eastex Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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