5139 FM 947, Timpson, TX 75975 Property Records

Shelby County property record for 5139 FM 947, Timpson, TX 75975

Property Summary

Property Type	Rural Home
Details	3 ba · 1,700 sqft · built 2014
Lot Size	14 acres (612,933 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$3,224 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Mortgage Jun 2022 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`R12178`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R12178`
Alternative APN	`0305990000000400`

Interior

Full Baths	3 Baths
Building Area	1,700 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,351 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,700 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2014
Effective Year Built	Effective 2014
Lot Area	612,933 sqft (14 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	400 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	400 sqft
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	250 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number	03-0599-0000-0004-00
Street Address	5139 FM 947
City	TIMPSON
State	TX
Zip	75975-5157
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Rural Home
Legal Description	0599 REYNOLDS WM SUR BLK 0 TR 4 14.071 ACRES
Legal Subdivision	REYNOLDS WM
Legal Tract	4
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TX
Township / Civil Division	TIMPSON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2093
Census Tract	950200

Owner

Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	5139 FM 947, TIMPSON, TX 75975-5157
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 8, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FARMERS STATE BANK
Jun 28, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer SHELBY COUNTY TITLE
Mar 1, 2017	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LTD

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 28, 2022
Deed Sale	Jun 28, 2022
Prior Sale	Mar 1, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20223422
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 24, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc	2008002786
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TX
Property Address	5139 FM 947, TIMPSON, TX 75975-5157
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 11, 2023
Title Company	SHELBY COUNTY TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2021000470
Date	Feb 8, 2021
Instrument	2021000470

Lender

Name	FARMERS STATE BANK
Type	Bank
Address	CENTER, TX 75935

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2036

June 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TX
Recording Date	Jun 28, 2022
Property Address	5139 FM 947, TIMPSON, TX 75975-5157
Document Number	2022003422
Map Reference	DOC 2017000682
Instrument Date	Jun 27, 2022
Instrument	2022003422
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 11, 2023
Title Company	SHELBY COUNTY TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	585 COUNTY ROAD 3129, CENTER, TX 75935-7035

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	205 COUNTY ROAD 5024, NACOGDOCHES, TX 75964-8738

March 2017: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	SHELBY TX
Recording Date	Mar 1, 2017
Property Address	5139 FM 947, TIMPSON, TX 75975-5157
Document Number	2017000682
Instrument Date	Feb 28, 2016
Instrument	2017000682
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	5139 FM 947, TIMPSON, TX 75975-5157

Mortgage

Document Number	2017000683
Date	Mar 1, 2017
Instrument	2017000683

Lender

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

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 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	Tenaha Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,224.00 (+248.54%) Homeowner's exemption	$200,988 (-36.7%)	$315,190 (-0.73%) Land $102,890 Building $212,300
2025	$925.00 (-50.67%) Homeowner's exemption	$317,500 (+40.87%) Land $107,760 Building $209,740	$317,500 (+40.87%) Land $107,760 Building $209,740
2023		$225,390 Land $81,720 Building $143,670	$225,390 Land $81,720 Building $143,670
2022	$1,875.00

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	8 in force

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

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

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 43% of the US · lower than 83% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.06% 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.

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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

Cell Coverage

4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported

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