Denton County property record for 5609 Big River Dr, The Colony, TX 75056
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,756 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,205 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $362,200 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $8,507 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R214576 |
| Primary APN | R214576 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,756 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,210 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,457 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 299 sqft |
| Bonus Room | Bonus Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,205 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 1 ft deep x 7,205 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 454 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 1 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 357 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 5609 BIG RIVER DR |
|---|---|
| City | THE COLONY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75056-3719 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LEGEND CREST PH V BLK R LOT 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEGEND CREST PH V |
| Legal Block | R |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | DENTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | THE COLONY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 21531 |
5609 Big River Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2017.
Source: Denton County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5609 BIG RIVER DR, THE COLONY, TX 75056-3719 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201742676 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000042676 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DENTON TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5609 BIG RIVER DR, THE COLONY, TX 75056-3719 |
| Document Number | 0000042676 |
| Map Reference | CAB Q PG 221 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-042676 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5609 BIG RIVER DR, THE COLONY, TX 75056-3719 |
| Document Number | 0000042677 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-042677 |
| Name | AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5609 Big River Dr was $8,507 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $562,936 Land $115,280 Building $447,656 | $562,936 Land $115,280 Building $447,656 | |
| 2025 | $8,507.00 | ||
| 2023 | $8,200.00 (-4.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $570,944 Land $100,870 Building $470,074 | $570,944 Land $100,870 Building $470,074 |
| 2022 | $8,628.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5609 Big River Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 5609 Big River 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 816 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 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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