Wise County property record for 253 Star Shell Rd, Decatur, TX 76234
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 3,537 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 19.5 acres (849,420 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $136,000 (Feb 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,393 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | R0771.0101.00 |
| Primary APN | R0771.0101.00 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,537 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,157 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,237 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 849,420 sqft |
| View / Lot | Rural |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 620 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 1 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 969 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | R000028780 |
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| Street Address | 253 STAR SHELL RD |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76234-6843 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2R1A FOSSIL RIDGE ESTATES PH2 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOSSIL RIDGE ESTATES PH2 |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2R1A |
| Jurisdiction | WISE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1044 |
| Census Tract | 150101 |
Source: Wise County records · APN R0771.0101.00
Assessment roll updated August 18, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 253 STAR SHELL RD, DECATUR, TX 76234-6843 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 2000 |
| Deed Document Number | 2006382679 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1648 / 295 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 03, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202104401 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WISE TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 253 STAR SHELL RD, DECATUR, TX 76234-6843 |
| Document Number | 0202104401 |
| Map Reference | CAB A PG 540 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 03, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202104401 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 253 STAR SHELL RD, DECATUR, TX 76234-6843 |
Source: Wise County records · Assessment roll updated August 18, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Wise County |
| Unified School District | Decatur Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $583,276 (-0.09%) Land $26,684 Building $556,592 | $882,217 (-0.06%) Land $325,625 Building $556,592 | |
| 2025 | $1,393.00 (-37.53%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $583,797 (-27.7%) Land $26,665 Building $557,132 | $882,757 (+3.37%) Land $325,625 Building $557,132 |
| 2024 | $2,230.00 (-48.66%) | ||
| 2023 | $807,490 | $853,985 | |
| 2021 | $4,344.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Wise County (48497C), as of October 1, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 484971501011, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2015–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2022 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 69% of the US · above 58% of Texas |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AMG Technology Investment Group Fixed Wireless | 300 / 75 |
| Dialog Telecom Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| JAB Wireless Fixed Wireless | 25 / 5 |
May also be available: AT&T.
Based on FCC filings for 8 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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