Cherokee County property record for 72 Preston Rd, Wells, TX 75976
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.73 acres (75,359 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $39 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000652-04510-0021000 |
| Primary APN | 000652-04510-0021000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 75,359 sqft (1.73 acres) |
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| Account Number | 000652-04510-0021000 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 000652045100021000 |
| Street Address | PRESTON RD |
| City | WELLS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75976 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | A 652 BLK 451 TR 21 W R NEWMAN O21 |
| Legal Subdivision | W R NEWMAN SURVEY A- |
| Legal Tract | 21 |
| Legal Block | 451 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 951100 |
Source: Cherokee County records, as of December 22, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 701, WELLS, TX 75976-9007 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 0002138291 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2138 / 291 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Municipality | Wells Town |
| Unified School District | Wells Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39.00 (-48%) | $8,020 (-) Land $8,020 | $8,020 (-) Land $8,020 |
| 2023 | $8,020 Land $8,020 | $8,020 Land $8,020 | |
| 2022 | $75.00 |
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 June 20, 2021 · 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 | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 55% of the US · lower than 66% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF WELLS serves 853 people · EPA ID TX0370004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Aug 2024 |
| 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 14 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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