Van Zandt County property record for 6952 FM 1861, Athens, TX 75752
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,022 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 16 acres (696,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Nov 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $413 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R000032615 |
| Primary APN | R000032615 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,022 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,022 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Lot Area | 696,960 sqft (16 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 261 sqft |
| Storage Building | 140 sqft |
| Account Number | R000032615 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6952 FM 1861 |
| City | ATHENS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75752-6900 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | ACRES: 16.000 ABST: 712 & 84 SUR: M W ROSS & A H BROWN VLB# 488-104545 |
| Legal Subdivision | M V ROSS SURVEY ABSTRACT 712 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN ZANDT TX |
| Township / Civil Division | CEDAR CREEK LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 951001 |
6952 FM 1861, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2007.
Source: Van Zandt County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6952 FM 1861, ATHENS, TX 75752-6900 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 28, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 28, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 1983 |
| Deed Document Number | 200747574 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6952 FM 1861 was $413 with exemptions applied, up 7.6% 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 | Athens Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $265,000 (-) Land $195,520 Building $69,480 | $265,000 (-) Land $195,520 Building $69,480 | |
| 2025 | $413.00 (+7.55%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $265,000 Land $195,520 Building $69,480 | $265,000 Land $195,520 Building $69,480 |
| 2024 | $384.00 (+11.63%) | ||
| 2023 | $344.00 Homeowner's exemption | $254,160 Land $179,560 Building $74,600 | $254,160 Land $179,560 Building $74,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6952 FM 1861 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 17, 2010 · 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 | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 6952 FM 1861 is moderate, ranking above 56% 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 56% of the US · lower than 63% 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 | BETHEL ASH WSC WALTON PLANT serves 801 people · EPA ID TX1070243 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2024 |
|---|---|
| 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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