Shelby County property record for 285 Tennessee Rd, Tenaha, TX 75974
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,468 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.868 acres (37,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,295 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R13195 |
| Primary APN | R13195 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,468 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,264 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,468 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 37,810 sqft (0.868 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 320 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 260 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 04-0642-0009-0009-00 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 TENNESSEE RD |
| City | TENAHA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75974 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A- 0642 SMITH JOSHUA SUR BLK 9 TR 9 .868 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITH JOSHUA |
| Legal Tract | 9 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TX |
| Township / Civil Division | TENAHA-JOAQUIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
285 Tennessee Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2005.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 763, TENAHA, TX 75974-0763 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20051780 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1015 / 505 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 285 Tennessee Rd was $1,295 with a homeowner's exemption, up 227% from the year before.
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of February 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Shelby County |
| Municipality | Tenaha Town |
| Unified School District | Tenaha Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,295.00 (+227.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $77,105 (-33.83%) | $120,220 (+3.17%) Land $3,940 Building $116,280 |
| 2025 | $396.00 Homeowner's exemption | $116,530 Land $4,120 Building $112,410 | $116,530 Land $4,120 Building $112,410 |
| 2023 | $57,930 Land $3,610 Building $54,320 | $57,930 Land $3,610 Building $54,320 | |
| 2022 | $429.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 285 Tennessee Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 285 Tennessee Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 87% 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 TENAHA serves 1,746 people · EPA ID TX2100002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.71 mg/L (2020) action level 1.3 mg/L |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control currently in violation since Apr 2025 Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 19 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 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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