5837 FM 251 S, Bivins, TX 75555 Property Records

Cass County property record for 5837 FM 251 S, Bivins, TX 75555

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,218 sqft
Lot Size4 acres (174,284 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$63,800 (Sep 2018)
Tax Bill$2,439 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2018 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN10394-00030-00000-000000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10394-00030-00000-000000
Alternative APN
  • 25360

Interior

Building Area2,218 sqft Living Area
Gross Area6,130 sqft
1st Floor Area2,218 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Roof TypeGable
Lot Area174,284 sqft (4 acres)
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number25360
Street Address5837 FM 251 S
CityBIVINS
StateTX
Zip75555-2863
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionS GREGG ABST 394 TR 3 4.001 AC
Legal SubdivisionSAMUEL GREGG SURVEY A 394
Legal Tract3
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionCASS TX
Township / Civil DivisionBIVINS-MCLEOD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract950500

Owner

5837 FM 251 S is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2018.

Source: Cass County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address806 W MAIN ST, ATLANTA, TX 75551-3429
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 28, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 28, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20184805
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2018: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionCASS TX
Recording DateSep 28, 2018
Property Address5837 FM 251 S, BIVINS, TX 75555-2863
Document Number2018004805
Map ReferenceFILE 2015003167
Instrument DateSep 28, 2018
Instrument2018004805
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 16, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5831 FM 251 S, BIVINS, TX 75555-2863

Mortgage

Document Number2018004806
DateSep 28, 2018
Instrument2018004806
Lender
NameRED RIVER EMPLOYEES FCU
TypeCredit Union
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term181 Months
DueOct 1, 2033

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 5837 FM 251 S was $2,439 with exemptions applied, up 166.6% from the year before.

Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyCass County
Unified School DistrictAtlanta Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,439.00 (+166.56%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$177,090 (+1.65%) Land $38,680 Building $138,410$177,090 (+1.65%) Land $38,680 Building $138,410
2025$915.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$174,210 Land $34,680 Building $139,530$174,210 Land $34,680 Building $139,530
2023$145,990 Land $28,270 Building $117,720$145,990 Land $28,270 Building $117,720
2022$1,402.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5837 FM 251 S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 2001.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 3, 2012 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims9 (2001–2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 9
Most Recent ClaimMay 2019 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Mar 2016 · 2 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 5837 FM 251 S 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 RiskModerate
above 52% of the US · lower than 71% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEASTERN CASS WSC
serves 2,670 people · EPA ID TX0340068
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting20
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Fiber
1,000 / 500

Cell Coverage

4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported

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