Kaufman County property record for 216 Independence Trl, Forney, TX 75126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,571 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $194,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,653 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage Jun 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R61147 |
| Primary APN | R61147 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,571 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,020 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,571 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,750 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 49 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 216 INDEPENDENCE TRL |
|---|---|
| City | FORNEY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75126-4756 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BROOKVILLE EST PH 1 BLOCK B LOT 42 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKVILLE ESTATES PH 1 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | KAUFMAN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | FORNEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 50210 |
Source: Kaufman County records, as of August 6, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 216 INDEPENDENCE TRL, FORNEY, TX 75126-4756 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage UNITED MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 13, 2018 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GEORGETOWN MORTGAGE INC |
| Feb 28, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201814317 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5707 / 49 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0051940197 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KAUFMAN TX |
| Property Address | 216 INDEPENDENCE TRL, FORNEY, TX 75126-4756 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Title Company | SECURITY SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, EQUITY SETTLEMENT SVCS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0074500362 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Book Page | 7450/362 |
| Instrument | 2022-0003880 |
| Name | UNITED MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MELVILLE, NY 11747 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 239 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | KAUFMAN TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 216 INDEPENDENCE TRL, FORNEY, TX 75126-4756 |
| Document Number | 0057070049 |
| Book / Page | 5707 / 049 |
| Map Reference | CAB 2 ENV 544 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0014317 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | INDEPENDENCE TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 216 INDEPENDENCE TRL, FORNEY, TX 75126-4756 |
| Document Number | 20180014318 |
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| Date | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0014318 |
| Name | GEORGETOWN MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KAUFMAN TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 216 INDEPENDENCE TRL, FORNEY, TX 75126-4756 |
| Document Number | 0052740176 |
| Book / Page | 005274 / 000176 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4303 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 216 INDEPENDENCE TRL FORNEY TX 751264756, FORNEY, TX 75126-4756 |
| Document Number | 52740181 |
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| Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 005274/000181 |
| Instrument | 4304 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 27, 2047 |
Source: Kaufman County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Kaufman County |
| Municipality | Forney City |
| Unified School District | Forney Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $269,283 (-3.51%) Land $80,000 Building $189,283 | $269,283 (-3.51%) Land $80,000 Building $189,283 | |
| 2024 | $4,653.00 (+16.09%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,008.00 (-12.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $279,085 Land $72,500 Building $206,585 | $279,085 Land $72,500 Building $206,585 |
| 2022 | $4,596.00 |
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 October 8, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 FORNEY serves 29,692 people · EPA ID TX1290002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NORTH TEXAS MWD WYLIE WTP |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Apr 2019 |
| 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 408 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Peoples Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications.
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