Van Zandt County property record for 247 Short St, Canton, TX 75103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,530 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $164,500 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,389 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R000001349 |
| Primary APN | R000001349 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,530 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,530 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 230 sqft |
| Storage Building | 260 sqft |
| Account Number | R000001349 |
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| Street Address | 247 SHORT ST |
| City | CANTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75103-2609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ACRES: 0.450 BLK: 9 LOT: 1 ADDN: FOLDED HILLS |
| Legal Subdivision | JESSE STOCKWELL SURVEY ABSTRACT #760 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN ZANDT TX |
| Township / Civil Division | CANTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
Source: Van Zandt County assessment roll, as of November 7, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 247 SHORT ST, CANTON, TX 75103-2609 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 10, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2019356 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN ZANDT TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Property Address | 247 SHORT ST, CANTON, TX 75103-2609 |
| Document Number | 2019000356 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1898 PG 528 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-000356 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | ELLIOTT AND WALDRON ABSTRACT COMPANY, ELLIOTT & WALDRON ABSTRACT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 248 COUNTY ROAD 2119, 248, DOUGLASSVILLE, TX 75560-5159 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 247 SHORT ST, CANTON, TX 75103-2609 |
| Document Number | 2019000357 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-000357 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2049 |
Source: Van Zandt County assessment roll, as of November 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Canton City |
| County | Van Zandt County |
| Unified School District | Canton Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,389.00 (+39.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $258,070 (-1.04%) Land $42,810 Building $215,260 | $258,070 (-1.04%) Land $42,810 Building $215,260 |
| 2024 | $3,853.00 (+16.3%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,313.00 Homeowner's exemption | $260,780 Land $35,170 Building $225,610 | $260,780 Land $35,170 Building $225,610 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 67% of the US · lower than 91% of Texas |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF CANTON serves 5,028 people · EPA ID TX2340001 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 284 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Peoples Telephone Cooperative Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Zito West Holding Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 25 |
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 300 / 75 |
| 3 Rooms Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
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