Van Zandt County property record for 564 FM 279, Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,428 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 9.05 acres (394,218 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $677 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R000025000 |
| Primary APN | R000025000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,428 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,428 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Lot Area | 394,218 sqft (9.05 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 350 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 350 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Account Number | R000025000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 564 FM 279 |
| City | BEN WHEELER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75754-5006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | ACRES: 9.050 ABST: 117 SUR: J BLUE |
| Legal Subdivision | J H BLUE SURVEY ABSTRACT #117 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN ZANDT TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BEN WHEELER-EDOM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3062 |
| Census Tract | 950901 |
564 FM 279, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2012.
Source: Van Zandt County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 564 FM 279, BEN WHEELER, TX 75754-5006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20122440 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 564 FM 279 was $677 with exemptions applied, down 43.4% 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 | $285,130 (-) Land $187,170 Building $97,960 | $285,130 (-) Land $187,170 Building $97,960 | |
| 2025 | $677.00 (-43.39%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $285,130 Land $187,170 Building $97,960 | $285,130 Land $187,170 Building $97,960 |
| 2024 | $1,196.00 (+18.77%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,007.00 Homeowner's exemption | $262,480 Land $157,620 Building $104,860 | $262,480 Land $157,620 Building $104,860 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 564 FM 279 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 17, 2010
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 564 FM 279 is moderate, ranking above 48% 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 48% of the US · lower than 77% 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Zito Media.
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