Kaufman County property record for 2985 Co Rd 279, Kaufman, TX 75142
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,320 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 103 acres (4,520,923 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,144 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale Mar 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R6098 |
| Primary APN | R6098 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,320 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 13,650 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,320 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 4,520,923 sqft (103 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,752 sqft |
| Deck Area | 232 sqft |
| Storage Building | 576 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | R6098 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 99016600000790000300 |
| Street Address | 2985 COUNTY ROAD 279 |
| City | KAUFMAN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75142-4329 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | MARY GILBREATH, TRACT 790.00; 103.7861 ACRES, & HOUSE & HOUSE |
| Legal Subdivision | MARY GILBREATH |
| Legal Tract | 790.00 |
| Jurisdiction | KAUFMAN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | TERRELL SOUTH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 50701 |
2985 Co Rd 279, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2006.
Source: Kaufman County records, as of October 31, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2985 COUNTY ROAD 279, KAUFMAN, TX 75142-4329 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer RANGER TITLE COMPANY, RANGER TITLE CO |
| Mar 26, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer RANGER TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2006 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 00021948 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KAUFMAN TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2985 COUNTY ROAD 279, KAUFMAN, TX 75142-4329 |
| Document Number | 0065700541 |
| Book / Page | 006570 / 000541 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 26205 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | RANGER TITLE COMPANY, RANGER TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 21 FORNEY TX 751260021, FORNEY, TX 75126-0021 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KAUFMAN TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2985 COUNTY ROAD 279, KAUFMAN, TX 75142-4329 |
| Document Number | 0056240246 |
| Book / Page | 005624 / 000246 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 6959 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2018 |
| Title Company | RANGER TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 52 FORNEY TX 751260052, FORNEY, TX 75126-0052 |
Source: Kaufman County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Kaufman County |
| Unified School District | Kaufman Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $422,804 Land $16,978 Building $405,826 | $1,327,000 Land $921,174 Building $405,826 | |
| 2024 | $4,144.00 (+0.46%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,125.00 (-27.85%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $393,756 Land $16,254 Building $377,502 | $1,298,676 Land $921,174 Building $377,502 |
| 2022 | $5,717.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2985 Co Rd 279 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2001–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2022 · rainfall accumulation |
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 2985 Co Rd 279 is moderate, ranking above 54% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 54% of the US · lower than 68% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | ROSE HILL SUD serves 4,827 people · EPA ID TX1290023 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NORTH TEXAS MWD WYLIE WTP |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Open Infra Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 300 / 75 |
| Wi-Five Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
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