Van Zandt County property record for 712 W Elm St, Canton, TX 75103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,066 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,089 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R000001171 |
| Primary APN | R000001171 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,066 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,066 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Storage Building | 200 sqft |
| Account Number | R000001171 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 712 W ELM ST |
| City | CANTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75103-1604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ACRES: 0.270 BLK: LOT: 1 ADDN: ALICE TOWLES ADDN |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN ZANDT TX |
| Township / Civil Division | CANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
712 W Elm St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2004.
Source: Van Zandt County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 712 W ELM ST, CANTON, TX 75103-1604 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2004 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2000 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1913 / 552 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN ZANDT TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Property Address | 712 W ELM ST, CANTON, TX 75103-1604 |
| Document Number | 2024003233 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1080 PG 136 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-003233 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2842 GUTHRIE RD APT 1012, 1012, GARLAND, TX 75043-6166 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 990 VZ COUNTY ROAD 1219, GRAND SALINE, TX 75140-4764 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 712 W Elm St was $1,089 with a homeowner's exemption, down 24.9% 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 | $131,200 (-1.26%) Land $27,290 Building $103,910 | $131,200 (-1.26%) Land $27,290 Building $103,910 | |
| 2025 | $1,089.00 (-24.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $132,870 Land $27,290 Building $105,580 | $132,870 Land $27,290 Building $105,580 |
| 2024 | $1,450.00 (+23.83%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,171.00 Homeowner's exemption | $138,660 Land $22,700 Building $115,960 | $138,660 Land $22,700 Building $115,960 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 712 W Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2022 · rainfall accumulation |
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 712 W Elm St is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 87% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | 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 215 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito Media Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Peoples Communications Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 300 / 75 |
| Wi-Five Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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