Shelby County property record for 413 FM 947, Tenaha, TX 75974
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.893 acres (38,903 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $41,100 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,672 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R13492 |
| Primary APN | R13492 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,520 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,844 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,520 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Lot Area | 38,903 sqft (0.893 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 324 sqft |
| Account Number | 04-0983-0009-0002-00 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 413 FM 947 |
| City | TENAHA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75974 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 0983 BENFORD JOSH SUR BLK 9 TR 2 0.8931 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | BENFORD JOSH |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TX |
| Township / Civil Division | TENAHA-JOAQUIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
413 FM 947 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2019.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 413 TENNESSEE RD, TENAHA, TX 75974-5223 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 12, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 12, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20192852 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 413 FM 947, TENAHA, TX 75974-2588 |
| Document Number | 2019002852 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019002852 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Title Company | SHELBY COUNTY TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 27, TENAHA, TX 75974-0027 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 969 COUNTY ROAD 3280, JOAQUIN, TX 75954-4945 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 2019002853 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019002853 |
| Name | FARMERS STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2029 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 413 FM 947 was $1,672 with exemptions applied, up 194.9% 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 | $1,672.00 (+194.89%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $99,559 (+3.87%) | $101,110 (+5.49%) Land $5,010 Building $96,100 |
| 2025 | $567.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $95,850 Land $5,230 Building $90,620 | $95,850 Land $5,230 Building $90,620 |
| 2023 | $80,400 Land $4,600 Building $75,800 | $80,400 Land $4,600 Building $75,800 | |
| 2022 | $489.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 413 FM 947 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 413 FM 947 is low, with a 0.05% 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 | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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