Van Zandt County property record for 179 S Birch St, Van, TX 75790
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,499 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 1.74 acres (76,012 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $118,800 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,775 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R000020313 |
| Primary APN | R000020313 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,499 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,016 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Lot Area | 76,012 sqft (1.74 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 334 sqft |
| Account Number | R000020313 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 179 S BIRCH ST |
| City | VAN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75790-3521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ACRES: 1.745 ABST: 616 SUR: MOORE |
| Legal Subdivision | H V MOORE SURVEY ABSTRACT #616 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN ZANDT TX |
| Township / Civil Division | VAN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3057 |
| Census Tract | 950801 |
Source: Van Zandt County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 179 S BIRCH ST, VAN, TX 75790-3521 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 20175877 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 5, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2010008213 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN ZANDT TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 179 S BIRCH ST, VAN, TX 75790-3521 |
| Document Number | 2017005877 |
| Map Reference | VOL1335 PG247 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-005877 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 697, BEN WHEELER, TX 75754-0697 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3197 STATE HIGHWAY 31 E, ATHENS, TX 75752-4171 |
| Document Number | 2017005878 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-005878 |
| Name | JOHN HOWELL ETUX |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
Source: Van Zandt County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Van Zandt County |
| Municipality | Van City |
| Unified School District | Van Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $249,380 (-) Land $101,020 Building $148,360 | $249,380 (-) Land $101,020 Building $148,360 | |
| 2025 | $1,775.00 (+3.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $249,380 (+13.88%) Land $101,020 Building $148,360 | $249,380 (+13.88%) Land $101,020 Building $148,360 |
| 2024 | $1,713.00 (+16.45%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,471.00 Homeowner's exemption | $218,980 Land $53,990 Building $164,990 | $218,980 Land $53,990 Building $164,990 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 17, 2010 · 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 | 3 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF VAN serves 2,993 people · EPA ID TX2340004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected currently in violation since Jan 2017 |
| 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 120 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Peoples Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Spectrum.
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