2942 FM 947, Timpson, TX 75975 Property Records

Shelby County property record for 2942 FM 947, Timpson, TX 75975

Property Summary

Property Type	Rural Home
Details	2 ba · 1,580 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size	29.2 acres (1,272,344 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$185,000 (Oct 2017)
Tax Bill	$2,358 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`R11758`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R11758`
Alternative APN	`0205860000001600`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	1,580 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,701 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,580 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1922
Effective Year Built	Effective 1922
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	1,272,344 sqft (29.2 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	768 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	768 sqft
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	352 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number	02-0586-0000-0016-00
Street Address	2942 FM 947
City	TIMPSON
State	TX
Zip	75975-5298
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Rural Home
Legal Description	0586 REILLY BERNARD SUR BLK 0 TR 16 29.209 ACRES 2942 FM 947
Legal Subdivision	REILLY BERNARD
Legal Tract	16
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TX
Township / Civil Division	TIMPSON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1000
Census Tract	950200

Owner

Source: Shelby 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	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	2942 FM 947, TIMPSON, TX 75975-5298
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 2, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 2, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 30, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20173316
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 10, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc	001043/753
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2017: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TX
Recording Date	Oct 2, 2017
Property Address	2942 FM 947, TIMPSON, TX 75975-5298
Document Number	2017003316
Instrument Date	Sep 29, 2017
Instrument	2017003316
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 20, 2021
Title Company	DO NO USE, ELLIOTT & WALDRON SHELBY COU

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2942 FM 947, TIMPSON, TX 75975-5298

Mortgage

Document Number	2017003317
Date	Oct 2, 2017
Instrument	2017003317

Lender

Name	HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD
Type	Mortgage Company
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of February 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Shelby County
Unified School District	Timpson Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,358.00 (+303.08%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption	$147,009 (-11.04%)	$344,190 (-4.33%) Land $169,630 Building $174,560
2025	$585.00 (-35.86%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption Additional exemption filed	$165,250	$359,780 (+28.64%) Land $196,080 Building $163,700
2023			$279,680 Land $148,700 Building $130,980
2022	$912.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 85% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.07% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	TENNESSEE WSC serves 371 people · EPA ID TX2100017
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Dec 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 Corrosion control Apr 2018
Monitoring and Reporting	14 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Fiber	1,000 / 1,000

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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