Van Zandt County property record for 270 S Birch St, Van, TX 75790
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,392 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,974 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R000020295 |
| Primary APN | R000020295 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,392 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,392 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Garage Area | 580 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | 272 sqft |
| Patio Area | 272 sqft |
| Storage Building | 336 sqft |
| Account Number | R000020295 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 270 S BIRCH ST |
| City | VAN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75790-3522 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ACRES: 0.580 ABST: 533 SUR: MCPHAIL |
| Jurisdiction | VAN ZANDT TX |
| Township / Civil Division | VAN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 950801 |
270 S Birch St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2012.
Source: Van Zandt County records, as of September 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 270 S BIRCH ST, VAN, TX 75790-3522 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2010 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 31, 2012 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 270 S Birch St was $2,974 with exemptions applied, up 347.2% from the year before.
Source: Van Zandt County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Van Zandt County |
| Municipality | Van City |
| Unified School District | Van Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $127,155 (-2.98%) Land $18,790 Building $108,365 | $127,155 (-2.98%) Land $18,790 Building $108,365 | |
| 2025 | $2,974.00 (+347.22%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $131,060 Land $18,790 Building $112,270 | $131,060 Land $18,790 Building $112,270 |
| 2024 | $665.00 (+1.53%) | ||
| 2023 | $655.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $135,410 Land $10,980 Building $124,430 | $135,410 Land $10,980 Building $124,430 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 270 S Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 270 S Birch St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 VAN serves 2,993 people · EPA ID TX2340004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected currently in violation since Jan 2017 |
| 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 95 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Peoples Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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