Cherokee County property record for 251 Preston Rd, Wells, TX 75976
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Details | 904 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 27.4 acres (1,197,464 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,441 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000088-02920-0012000 |
| Primary APN | 000088-02920-0012000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 904 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 992 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 1,197,464 sqft (27.4 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 312 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Account Number | 000088-02920-0012000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 251 PRESTON RD |
| City | WELLS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75976 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | A 88 BLK 292 TR 12 J BOWMAN P20 UND INT IN 30 ACS |
| Legal Subdivision | J BOWMAN SURVEY A-88 |
| Legal Tract | 12 |
| Legal Block | 292 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 951100 |
251 Preston Rd, an agricultural property, is owned by a company.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 774, WELLS, TX 75976-9007 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Estate |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 251 Preston Rd was $2,441, up 228.1% from the year before.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Wells Town |
| Unified School District | Wells Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,441.00 (+228.09%) | $136,960 (-14.14%) Land $126,410 Building $10,550 | $136,960 (-14.14%) Land $126,410 Building $10,550 |
| 2025 | $744.00 | $159,510 Land $126,410 Building $33,100 | $159,510 Land $126,410 Building $33,100 |
| 2023 | $105,480 Land $76,700 Building $28,780 | $105,480 Land $76,700 Building $28,780 | |
| 2022 | $1,494.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 Preston Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 20, 2021 · 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 | 2 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.
Wildfire risk around 251 Preston Rd is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · lower than 62% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 WELLS serves 853 people · EPA ID TX0370004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Aug 2024 |
| 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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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