Freestone County property record for 708 FM 488, Fairfield, TX 75840
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,149 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 28 acres (1,221,466 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $604,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $12,257 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00333-00136-01000-000000 |
| Primary APN | 00333-00136-01000-000000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,149 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Lot Area | 1,221,466 sqft (28 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Pool Type | Pool Type |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 101 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 291 sqft |
| Account Number | 44389 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 708 FM 488 |
| City | FAIRFIELD |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75840-5434 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AA2 |
| Legal Description | J JAMES A-333 |
| Legal Subdivision | J JAMES LEAGUE A 333 |
| Jurisdiction | FREESTONE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
708 FM 488, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2021.
Source: Freestone County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 708 FM 488, FAIRFIELD, TX 75840-5434 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20214744 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 708 FM 488 was $12,257 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Freestone County assessment roll, as of December 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Freestone County |
| Unified School District | Fairfield Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,257.00 | $851,541 | $1,015,981 (-0.53%) Land $230,554 Building $785,427 |
| 2025 | $1,021,382 Land $249,638 Building $771,744 | ||
| 2023 | $1,000,660 Land $208,852 Building $791,808 | ||
| 2022 | $8,720.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 708 FM 488 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 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.
Wildfire risk around 708 FM 488 is moderate, ranking above 61% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 61% of the US · above 45% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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