Kaufman County property record for 217 Melody Ln, Terrell, TX 75160
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,756 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $166,300 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,679 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S3830009200 |
| Primary APN | S3830009200 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,756 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,345 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,756 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,750 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 125 ft Depth |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 69 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Street Address | 217 MELODY LN |
|---|---|
| City | TERRELL |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75160-5110 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TOWN NORTH EST #1 BLOCK D LOT 19 PP# DD000-0200-95 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN NORTH ESTATES 1 |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | KAUFMAN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | TERRELL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 50402 |
Source: Kaufman County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 MELODY LN, TERRELL, TX 75160-5110 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 12, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202025960 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6567 / 459 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0065670459 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KAUFMAN TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 217 MELODY LN, TERRELL, TX 75160-5110 |
| Document Number | 0065670459 |
| Book / Page | 6567 / 459 |
| Map Reference | CAB 1 ENV 139 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0025960 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | FAIR TEXAS TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 217 MELODY LN, TERRELL, TX 75160-5110 |
| Document Number | 20200025961 |
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| Date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0025961 |
| Name | CREDIT UNION OF TEXAS |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
Source: Kaufman County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Kaufman County |
| Municipality | Terrell City |
| Unified School District | Terrell Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,679.00 (-41.81%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $215,505 (-13.8%) Land $60,000 Building $155,505 | $215,505 (-13.8%) Land $60,000 Building $155,505 |
| 2024 | $4,604.00 (+12.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,088.00 (-12.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $250,000 Land $65,000 Building $185,000 | $250,000 Land $65,000 Building $185,000 |
| 2022 | $4,673.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 67% of the US · lower than 91% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 TERRELL serves 18,432 people · EPA ID TX1290006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NORTH TEXAS MWD WYLIE WTP |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 217 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Wi-Five Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Element8, Nextlink.
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