Grayson County property record for 279 Echols St, Van Alstyne, TX 75495
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,548 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.253 acres (11,021 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $222,200 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,462 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage Mar 2020 Sale + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | V001 5000012 |
| Primary APN | V001 5000012 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,548 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,018 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,548 sqft |
| Utility Area | 80 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,021 sqft (0.253 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 88 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 470 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 380 sqft |
| Utility Building | 48 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 279 ECHOLS ST |
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| City | VAN ALSTYNE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75495-7128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HYNDS H D SEC 2, LOT 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | HYNDS H D SEC 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | GRAYSON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST GRAYSON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3031 |
| Census Tract | 1803 |
Source: Grayson County records, as of August 11, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 ECHOLS ST, VAN ALSTYNE, TX 75495-7128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2020 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · USDA Mortgage SFMC LP |
| Mar 10, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Dec 19, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Mar 2, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED SECURITY FINANCIAL CORP |
| Mar 2, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PARADISE SETTLEMENT SERVICES LLC, PARADISE SETTLEMENT SVCS LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 2, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202032329 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004244 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | GRAYSON TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 279 ECHOLS ST, VAN ALSTYNE, TX 75495-7128 |
| Document Number | 0000032329 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 70 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00032329 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 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 | 279 ECHOLS ST, VAN ALSTYNE, TX 75495-7128 |
| Document Number | 0000032330 |
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| Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-00032330 |
| Name | SFMC LP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | USDA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | GRAYSON TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 279 ECHOLS ST, VAN ALSTYNE, TX 75495-7128 |
| Document Number | 0000006113 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6113 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 6 ANNA TX 754090006, ANNA, TX 75409-0006 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | GRAYSON TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 279 ECHOLS ST, VAN ALSTYNE, TX 75495-7128 |
| Document Number | 0000030733 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 30733 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 446 WRENPLACE RD FORT MILL SC 297150200, FORT MILL, SC 29715-0200 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | GRAYSON TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 279 ECHOLS ST, VAN ALSTYNE, TX 75495-7128 |
| Document Number | 0000004244 |
| Book / Page | 5957 / 00941 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 70 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00004244 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 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 | 279 ECHOLS ST, VAN ALSTYNE, TX 75495-7128 |
| Document Number | 0000004243 |
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| Date | Mar 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-00004243 |
| Name | UNITED SECURITY FINANCIAL CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | GRAYSON TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 279 ECHOLS ST, VAN ALSTYNE, TX 75495-7128 |
| Document Number | 0000004245 |
| Book / Page | 005957 / 000945 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4245 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2017 |
| Title Company | PARADISE SETTLEMENT SERVICES LLC, PARADISE SETTLEMENT SVCS LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 279 ECHOLS ST VAN ALSTYNE TX 75495, VAN ALSTYNE, TX 75495 |
Source: Grayson County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Grayson County |
| Municipality | Van Alstyne City |
| Unified School District | Van Alstyne Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $239,136 (-1.69%) | $260,190 (+6.97%) Land $124,195 Building $135,995 | |
| 2024 | $3,462.00 (-5.38%) | ||
| 2023 | $243,245 Land $89,042 Building $154,203 | $243,245 Land $89,042 Building $154,203 | |
| 2022 | $3,659.00 |
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 13, 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2015 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds And Flooding |
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 63% of the US · lower than 88% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 VAN ALSTYNE serves 10,644 people · EPA ID TX0910009 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GREATER TEXOMA UTILITY AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 25 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 312 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 300 / 60 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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