Denton County property record for 5544 Russell Dr, The Colony, TX 75056
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,562 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,820 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $319,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,671 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage Jan 2022 Sale + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R01482 456183 |
| Primary APN | R01482 456183 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,562 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,902 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,562 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,820 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 340 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5544 RUSSELL DR |
|---|---|
| City | THE COLONY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75056-1351 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COLONY NO 20 BLK 141 LOT 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLONY NO 20 |
| Legal Block | 141 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | DENTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | THE COLONY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3033 |
| Census Tract | 21533 |
5544 Russell Dr is owned by a company that bought it in December 2021.
Source: Denton County records, as of September 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7216 HIGH PLAINS DR, PLANO, TX 75024-3479 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CITY NATIONAL BANK |
| Jan 5, 2022 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 22, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREATWALL INC |
| Aug 24, 2018 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT FUNDING INC |
| Mar 13, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer OTHER |
| Mar 13, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer OTHER |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021231915 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000056546 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DENTON TX |
| Property Address | 5544 RUSSELL DR, THE COLONY, TX 75056-1351 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | NAVARRO COUNTY ABSTRACT CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5544 RUSSELL DR, THE COLONY, TX 75056-1351 |
| Document Number | 0000089419 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-089419 |
| Name | CITY NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CORSICANA, TX 75110 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 19, 2035 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DENTON TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5544 RUSSELL DR, THE COLONY, TX 75056-1351 |
| Document Number | 0000002977 |
| Map Reference | CAB B SL 26 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022-002977 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5544 RUSSELL DR, 5544, THE COLONY, TX 75056-1351 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7216 HIGH PLAINS DR, PLANO, TX 75024-3479 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DENTON TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5544 RUSSELL DR, THE COLONY, TX 75056-1351 |
| Document Number | 0000231915 |
| Map Reference | CAB B SL 26 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-231915 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | REPUBLIC TITLE INC, REPUBLIC TITLE OF TX |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7612 HIGH PLAINS DR, PLANO, TX 75024 |
| Document Number | 0000231916 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-231916 |
| Name | GREATWALL INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DENTON TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5544 RUSSELL DR, THE COLONY, TX 75056-1351 |
| Document Number | 0000100859 |
| Map Reference | CAB B SL 26 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-100859 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5544 RUSSELL DR, THE COLONY, TX 75056-1351 |
| Document Number | 0000100860 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-100860 |
| Name | SUMMIT FUNDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DENTON TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5544 RUSSELL DR, THE COLONY, TX 75056-1351 |
| Document Number | 0000027940 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 27940 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 802 KING BAN DR LEWISVILLE TX 750565714, LEWISVILLE, TX 75056-5714 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DENTON TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5544 RUSSELL DR, THE COLONY, TX 75056-1351 |
| Document Number | 0000027650 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 27650 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 18383 PRESTON RD #150 DALLAS TX 752525495, 150, DALLAS, TX 75252-5495 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5544 Russell Dr was $6,671, up 5.8% from the year before.
Source: Denton County assessment roll, as of September 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton County |
| Municipality | The Colony City |
| Unified School District | Lewisville Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $277,000 (-19.71%) Land $67,300 Building $209,700 | $277,000 (-19.71%) Land $67,300 Building $209,700 | |
| 2025 | $6,671.00 (+5.77%) | $345,000 Land $67,300 Building $277,700 | $345,000 Land $67,300 Building $277,700 |
| 2024 | $6,307.00 (-1.87%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,427.00 (-5.78%) | $328,000 Land $67,300 Building $260,700 | $328,000 Land $67,300 Building $260,700 |
| 2022 | $6,821.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5544 Russell Dr 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 October 4, 2026 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
The area around 5544 Russell Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 THE COLONY serves 45,367 people · EPA ID TX0610081 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 550 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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