Van Zandt County property record for 541 Athens St, Canton, TX 75103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,380 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.415 acres (18,077 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $231,300 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,099 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R000001004 |
| Primary APN | R000001004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,380 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,380 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Lot Area | 18,077 sqft (0.415 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 233 ft deep x 98 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Storage Building | Storage Building |
| Account Number | R000001004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 541 ATHENS ST |
| City | CANTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75103-1701 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ACRES: 0.415 BLK: PT 3 LOT: ADDN: LL 22 CANTON |
| Legal Subdivision | JESSE STOCKWELL SURVEY ABSTRACT 760 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN ZANDT TX |
| Township / Civil Division | CANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1056 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
Source: Van Zandt County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 541 ATHENS ST, CANTON, TX 75103-1701 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 20209472 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1678000313 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN ZANDT TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 541 ATHENS ST, CANTON, TX 75103-1701 |
| Document Number | 2020009472 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-009472 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 633 S BUFFALO ST, 633, CANTON, TX 75103-1807 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 541 S BUFFALO ST, CANTON, TX 75103-1805 |
| Date | Oct 1, 2020 |
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| Name | BRENDA SIMMONS |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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Source: Van Zandt County assessment roll, as of November 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Canton City |
| County | Van Zandt County |
| Unified School District | Canton Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,099.00 (+51.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $299,640 (+2.72%) Land $48,740 Building $250,900 | $299,640 (+2.72%) Land $48,740 Building $250,900 |
| 2024 | $4,038.00 (+16.1%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,478.00 Homeowner's exemption | $291,700 Land $42,320 Building $249,380 | $291,700 Land $42,320 Building $249,380 |
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 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 CANTON serves 5,028 people · EPA ID TX2340001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 212 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Peoples Communications Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Zito Media Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 300 / 75 |
| Wi-Five Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
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