Shelby County property record for 5256 FM 139, Joaquin, TX 75954
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Details | 800 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 14.7 acres (642,379 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,648 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R617078 |
| Primary APN | R617078 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 800 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Lot Area | 642,379 sqft (14.7 acres) |
| Account Number | 06-0598-0000-0014-20 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5256 FM 139 |
| City | JOAQUIN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75954-5606 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | 0598 REED HENRY A SUR BLK 0 TR 14.20 14.747 ACRES FRMLY DOUGLAS WILBURN - CR 3367 OFF FM 139 JOAQUIN, S/N TXFL1AF318604664; |
| Legal Subdivision | H A REED SURVEY A 598 |
| Legal Tract | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TX |
| Township / Civil Division | TENAHA-JOAQUIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
5256 FM 139, an agricultural property, is held in a trust since April 2023.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 123 HOOK NORTON LN, WHITEHOUSE, TX 75791-5004 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 20171541 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 2023002300 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5256 FM 139, JOAQUIN, TX 75954-5606 |
| Document Number | 2023002300 |
| Map Reference | VOL 894 PG 243 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023002300 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 123 HOOK NORTON LN, WHITEHOUSE, TX 75791-5004 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 123 HOOK NORTON LN, WHITEHOUSE, TX 75791-5004 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5256 FM 139 was $1,648, up 100.2% from the year before.
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of February 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Shelby County |
| Unified School District | Joaquin Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,648.00 (+100.24%) | $97,510 (-42.54%) | $218,340 (+28.67%) Land $136,900 Building $81,440 |
| 2025 | $823.00 | $169,690 Land $131,920 Building $37,770 | $169,690 Land $131,920 Building $37,770 |
| 2023 | $154,880 Land $117,350 Building $37,530 | $154,880 Land $117,350 Building $37,530 | |
| 2022 | $876.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5256 FM 139 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 5 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 risk around 5256 FM 139 is moderate, ranking above 44% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · lower than 82% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 | PAXTON WSC serves 908 people · EPA ID TX2100012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 Coliform corrective action Sep 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 17 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) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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