Grayson County property record for 4959 FM 1897, Bells, TX 75414
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 812 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.516 acres (22,499 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,623 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A001 5500056 |
| Primary APN | A001 5500056 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 812 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 812 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Lot Area | 22,499 sqft (0.516 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 448 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Account Number | 138123 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | A001 5500056 |
| Street Address | 4959 FM 1897 |
| City | BELLS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75414-3204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OTP AMBROSE, BLOCK 17, LOT 6 THRU 8, ACRES .5165 |
| Legal Subdivision | OTP AMBROSE |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-8 7 |
| Jurisdiction | GRAYSON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST GRAYSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1045 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
The current owner of 4959 FM 1897 acquired it in April 2008.
Source: Grayson County records, as of October 20, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 133 LOU VICY LN, BELLS, TX 75414-3379 |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 3, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 3, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 0004429558 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4429 / 558 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Grayson County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Grayson County |
| Unified School District | Bells Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $101,491 Land $41,235 Building $60,256 | $101,491 Land $41,235 Building $60,256 | |
| 2024 | $1,623.00 | ||
| 2023 | $88,882 Land $24,997 Building $63,885 | $88,882 Land $24,997 Building $63,885 | |
| 2022 | $1,168.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4959 FM 1897 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 13, 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1990–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 4959 FM 1897 is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 80% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 | SOUTHWEST FANNIN COUNTY SUD serves 9,198 people · EPA ID TX0740031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 50 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TekWav Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| 360 Broadband Fixed Wireless | 60 / 6 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
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