Van Zandt County property record for 5359 FM 858, Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,494 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 1.46 acres (63,903 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $333 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R000026951 |
| Primary APN | R000026951 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,494 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,224 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Lot Area | 63,903 sqft (1.46 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Storage Building | 200 sqft |
| Account Number | R000026951 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5359 FM 858 |
| City | BEN WHEELER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75754-1208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ACRES: 1.467 ABST: 707 SUR: H RANDOLPH |
| Legal Subdivision | H RANDOLPH SURVEY A-707 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN ZANDT TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BEN WHEELER-EDOM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 950901 |
5359 FM 858 is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2015.
Source: Van Zandt County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 124, BEN WHEELER, TX 75754-0124 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 20, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 6, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003039 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN ZANDT TX |
| Property Address | 5359 FM 858, BEN WHEELER, TX 75754-1208 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, COLONIAL TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2021000704 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-000704 |
| Name | CITY NATIONAL BANK OF SULPHUR SPRINGS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX 75482 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2041 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5359 FM 858 was $333, up 8.5% from the year before.
Source: Van Zandt County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Van Zandt County |
| Unified School District | Van Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $226,590 (-0.33%) Land $92,150 Building $134,440 | $226,590 (-0.33%) Land $92,150 Building $134,440 | |
| 2025 | $333.00 (+8.47%) | $227,330 Land $92,150 Building $135,180 | $227,330 Land $92,150 Building $135,180 |
| 2024 | $307.00 (+10.04%) | ||
| 2023 | $279.00 Homeowner's exemption | $204,050 Land $72,000 Building $132,050 | $204,050 Land $72,000 Building $132,050 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5359 FM 858 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 December 17, 2010 · 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 | 1 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 5359 FM 858 is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · lower than 72% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | BEN WHEELER WSC serves 3,324 people · EPA ID TX2340006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 70 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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