1553 Kessler Dr, Forney, TX 75126 Property Records

Kaufman County property record for 1553 Kessler Dr, Forney, TX 75126

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,869 sqft · built 2018
Lot Size	0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill	$7,245 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2023 Transfer Aug 2022 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`R197968`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R197968`
Alternative APNs	`00.1211.0018.0006.00.02.02` `197968`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,869 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,465 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,869 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2018
Effective Year Built	Effective 2018
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	416 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Covered Porch
Porch Area	263 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1553 KESSLER DR
City	FORNEY
State	TX
Zip	75126-1400
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	GATEWAY PARKS ADD PH 2A & 2B, BLOCK R, LOT 6
Legal Subdivision	GATEWAY PARKS ADD PH 2A & 2B
Legal Block	R
Legal Lot Number	6
Jurisdiction	KAUFMAN TX
Township / Civil Division	FORNEY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1022
Census Tract	50213

Owner

Source: Kaufman County records, as of February 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	1553 KESSLER DR, FORNEY, TX 75126-1400
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 22, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 9, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Jul 21, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 9, 2022
Deed Sale	Aug 9, 2022
Prior Sale	Jul 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202230705
Deed Book / Page	7759 / 313
Last Transfer Date	May 15, 2023
Transfer Doc	0080900356
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KAUFMAN TX
Recording Date	May 22, 2023
Property Address	1553 KESSLER DR, FORNEY, TX 75126-1400
Document Number	0080900356
Book / Page	8090 / 356
Map Reference	CAB 3 SL 371
Instrument Date	May 15, 2023
Instrument	2023-0013802
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1091 E INDIGO DRB, CHANDLER, AZ 85286

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1091 E INDIGO DR # B, B, CHANDLER, AZ 85286-2545

August 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KAUFMAN TX
Recording Date	Aug 9, 2022
Property Address	1553 KESSLER DR, FORNEY, TX 75126-1400
Document Number	0077590313
Book / Page	7759 / 313
Map Reference	CAB 3 SL 371
Instrument Date	Aug 5, 2022
Instrument	2022-0030705
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 29, 2022
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	16117 HOLLYHILL CT, 16117, JUSTIN, TX 76247-6726

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1553 KESSLER DR, FORNEY, TX 75126-1400

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KAUFMAN TX
Recording Date	Jul 21, 2020
Property Address	1553 KESSLER DR, FORNEY, TX 75126-1400
Document Number	0065010486
Book / Page	006501 / 000486
Instrument Date	Jul 17, 2020
Instrument	20456
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 21, 2020
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	1553 KESSLER DR FORNEY TX 751261400, FORNEY, TX 75126-1400

Mortgage

Document Number	65010489
Date	Jul 21, 2020
Book Page	006501/000489
Instrument	20457

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60613

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 20, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kaufman County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Kaufman County
Municipality	Forney City
Unified School District	Forney Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$333,424 (-13.21%) Land $100,000 Building $233,424	$333,424 (-13.21%) Land $100,000 Building $233,424
2024	$7,245.00 (-8.76%)
2023	$7,941.00 (+33.8%) Homeowner's exemption	$384,186 Land $100,000 Building $284,186	$384,186 Land $100,000 Building $284,186
2022	$5,935.00

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 October 8, 2026 · 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
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 2
Most Recent Claim	May 2021 · rainfall accumulation

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 97% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% 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	TALTY SUD serves 15,987 people · EPA ID TX1290025
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Apr 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (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	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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 94 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Optimum Fiber · Cable	940 / 940
Nextlink Fixed Wireless	500 / 100
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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