159 S Center St, Tenaha, TX 75974 Property Records

Shelby County property record for 159 S Center St, Tenaha, TX 75974

Property Summary

Property TypeTelephone, Telegraph
Details1,656 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size0.248 acres (10,801 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$1,078 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2026 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNR12853

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNR12853
Alternative APN
  • 0403140001004600

Interior

Building Area1,656 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,656 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1970
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Lot Area10,801 sqft (0.248 acres)
Lot Dimensions200 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number04-0314-0001-0046-00
Street Address159 S CENTER ST
CityTENAHA
StateTX
Zip75974
Property CategoryPublic Works
Property TypePublic Works > Telephone, Telegraph
Legal DescriptionA- 0314 HUGHES SARAH SUR BLK 1 TR 46 60 FRONT FEET - CENTER ST
Legal SubdivisionHUGHES SARAH
Legal Tract46
Legal Block1
JurisdictionSHELBY TX
Township / Civil DivisionTENAHA-JOAQUIN
Census Block Group3
Census Block3099
Census Tract950100

Owner

Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address2101 RIVERFRONT DR, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202-1748
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 8, 2026
Deed SaleJun 8, 2026
Prior SaleMay 18, 2015
Deed Document Number20262293
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2026: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionSHELBY TX
Recording DateJun 8, 2026
Property Address159 S CENTER ST, TENAHA, TX 75974
Document Number0000002293
Instrument DateMay 20, 2026
Instrument20262293
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 14, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2101 RIVERFRONT DR, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202-1748

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of February 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyShelby County
MunicipalityTenaha Town
Unified School DistrictTenaha Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,078.00 (+123.65%)$64,180 (+12.66%) Land $13,200 Building $50,980$64,180 (+12.66%) Land $13,200 Building $50,980
2025$482.00 (-4.55%)$56,970 (+1.46%) Land $13,800 Building $43,170$56,970 (+1.46%) Land $13,800 Building $43,170
2023$56,150 Land $12,120 Building $44,030$56,150 Land $12,120 Building $44,030
2022$505.00

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 May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 67% of the US · lower than 91% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemCITY OF TENAHA
serves 1,746 people · EPA ID TX2100002
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJan 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb
Copper1.71 mg/L (2020)
action level 1.3 mg/L

Violations Reported to EPA

Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Jan 2018
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
currently in violation since Apr 2025
Lead service line inventory
currently in violation since Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting19
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 140 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Windstream
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area
2,000 / 2,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Etex Telephone.

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