Smith County property record for 521 N Forest Ave, Tyler, TX 75702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,251 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,235 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $100,669 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $773 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R059821 |
| Primary APN | R059821 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,251 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,251 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,235 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 68 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | R059821 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 521 N FOREST AVE |
| City | TYLER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75702-4824 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Description | G W SWINNEYBLOCK 668-D LOT 13A |
| Legal Subdivision | G W SWINNEY |
| Legal Block | 668-D |
| Legal Lot Number | 13A |
| Jurisdiction | SMITH TX |
| Township / Civil Division | TYLER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Smith County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 N FOREST AVE, TYLER, TX 75702-4824 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202153080 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SMITH TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 521 N FOREST AVE, TYLER, TX 75702-4824 |
| Document Number | 0001053080 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 302 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202101053080 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 6454, TYLER, TX 75711-6454 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 521 N FOREST AVE, TYLER, TX 75702-4824 |
| Document Number | 0001053081 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202101053081 |
| Name | VIRGINIA KENNEDY |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 162 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2035 |
Source: Smith County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Smith County |
| Municipality | Tyler City |
| Unified School District | Tyler Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $773.00 (+10.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $128,173 (+7.69%) Land $26,348 Building $101,825 | $128,173 (+7.69%) Land $26,348 Building $101,825 |
| 2025 | $702.00 (+10.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $119,025 (+21.31%) Land $20,691 Building $98,334 | $119,025 (+21.31%) Land $20,691 Building $98,334 |
| 2024 | $634.00 (+9.88%) | ||
| 2023 | $577.00 (-57.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $98,116 Land $16,368 Building $81,748 | $98,116 Land $16,368 Building $81,748 |
| 2022 | $1,368.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 2, 2024 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2016 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 TYLER serves 107,000 people · EPA ID TX2120004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Sep 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 377 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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