Shelby County property record for 6838 FM 947, Gary, TX 75643
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,736 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 1.99 acres (86,959 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $169,750 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,716 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R12255 |
| Primary APN | R12255 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,736 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,384 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,736 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 86,959 sqft (1.99 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 480 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 152 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 03-0636-0000-0015-00 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6838 FM 947 |
| City | GARY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75643-5608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 0636 SULLINS JESSE SUR BLK 0 TR 15 1.9963 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | SULLINS JESSE |
| Legal Tract | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TX |
| Township / Civil Division | TENAHA-JOAQUIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6838 FM 947, GARY, TX 75643-5608 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 8, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 20232686 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 6838 FM 947, GARY, TX 75643-5608 |
| Document Number | 2023002686 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023002686 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | SHELBY COUNTY TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6838 FM 947, GARY, TX 75643-5608 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 6838 FM 947, GARY, TX 75643-5608 |
| Document Number | 2023002687 |
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| Date | Jul 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023002687 |
| Name | AMCAP MORTGAGE LTD |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of February 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Shelby County |
| Unified School District | Tenaha Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,716.00 (+186.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $183,000 (-1.84%) Land $32,690 Building $150,310 | $183,000 (-1.84%) Land $32,690 Building $150,310 |
| 2025 | $947.00 (+30.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $186,430 (+52.2%) Land $28,440 Building $157,990 | $186,430 (+52.2%) Land $28,440 Building $157,990 |
| 2023 | $122,490 Land $14,520 Building $107,970 | $122,490 Land $14,520 Building $107,970 | |
| 2022 | $727.00 |
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 May 25, 2026
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 84% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | TENNESSEE WSC serves 371 people · EPA ID TX2100017 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 Corrosion control Apr 2018 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 14 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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