Rockwall County property record for 159 Griffin Ave, Fate, TX 75189
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,728 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,721 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $283,600 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,989 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5262000I0016000R |
| Primary APN | 5262000I0016000R |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,728 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,344 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,728 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,721 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 61 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 516 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 159 GRIFFIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FATE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75189-5053 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WILLIAMSBURG PHASE 1A, BLOCK I, LOT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAMSBURG PHASE 1A |
| Legal Phase | 1A |
| Legal Tract | 16 |
| Legal Block | I |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | ROCKWALL TX |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTHEAST ROCKWALL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 40408 |
159 Griffin Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2017.
Source: Rockwall County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 GRIFFIN AVE, FATE, TX 75189-5053 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20176241 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006241 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROCKWALL TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 159 GRIFFIN AVE, FATE, TX 75189-5053 |
| Document Number | 0000006241 |
| Map Reference | CAB G SL 215 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170000006241 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7447 W PERRY RD, 7447, COVINGTON, OH 45318-9689 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 GRIFFIN AVE, FATE, TX 75189-5053 |
| Document Number | 0000006242 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170000006242 |
| Name | LHM FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Griffin Ave was $5,989 with a homeowner's exemption, down 8.8% from the year before.
Source: Rockwall County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Fate City |
| County | Rockwall County |
| Unified School District | Rockwall Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $358,973 (-9.15%) Land $100,100 Building $258,873 | $358,973 (-9.15%) Land $100,100 Building $258,873 | |
| 2025 | $5,989.00 (-8.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $395,122 Land $126,000 Building $269,122 | $395,122 Land $126,000 Building $269,122 |
| 2024 | $6,570.00 (+15.14%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,706.00 Homeowner's exemption | $419,996 Land $140,000 Building $279,996 | $419,996 Land $140,000 Building $279,996 |
| 2021 | $6,537.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Griffin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 159 Griffin Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 | CITY OF FATE serves 29,285 people · EPA ID TX1990006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NORTH TEXAS MWD WYLIE WTP |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 655 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Peoples Communications Fixed Wireless | 300 / 60 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications, Wi-Five Broadband.
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