Van Zandt County property record for 705 Athens St, Canton, TX 75103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,544 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $37,500 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $804 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R000001024 |
| Primary APN | R000001024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,544 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,408 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 127 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Storage Building | Storage Building |
| Account Number | R000001024 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 705 ATHENS ST |
| City | CANTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75103-1705 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ACRES: 0.310 BLK: 1 LOT: ADDN: LL25 CANTON |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMES SPARKS SURVEY A-826 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN ZANDT TX |
| Township / Civil Division | CANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1095 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
705 Athens St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2018.
Source: Van Zandt County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 868, CANTON, TX 75103-0868 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 9, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 9, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 6, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 20182767 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 2, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2015002726 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN ZANDT TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 705 ATHENS ST, CANTON, TX 75103-1705 |
| Document Number | 2018002767 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-002767 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | ELLIOTT AND WALDRON ABSTRACT COMPANY, ELLIOTT & WALDRON ABSTRACT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 8, RUIDOSO, NM 88355-0008 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 868, CANTON, TX 75103-0868 |
| Document Number | 2018002696 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-002696 |
| Name | ROBERT K REEVER ETAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 705 Athens St was $804 with exemptions applied, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Van Zandt County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Canton City |
| County | Van Zandt County |
| Unified School District | Canton Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $139,090 (-0.02%) Land $37,420 Building $101,670 | $139,090 (-0.02%) Land $37,420 Building $101,670 | |
| 2025 | $804.00 (+2.94%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $139,120 Land $37,420 Building $101,700 | $139,120 Land $37,420 Building $101,700 |
| 2024 | $781.00 | ||
| 2023 | $781.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $118,020 Land $32,630 Building $85,390 | $118,020 Land $32,630 Building $85,390 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 705 Athens St 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 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 705 Athens St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 CANTON serves 5,028 people · EPA ID TX2340001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 185 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Peoples Communications Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Zito Media Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Wi-Five Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: AT&T, Nextlink.
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