Armstrong County property record for 8245 FM 285, Happy, TX 79042
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,688 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $327 (2026) |
| APN | 01265-00900-21200-002071 |
| Primary APN | 01265-00900-21200-002071 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,688 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Account Number | 7432 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8245 FM 285 |
| City | HAPPY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79042-2001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | AB 1265 BLK M9 SUR 212 JOHN H GIBSON IMPROVEMENTS 001357000 |
| Legal Block | M9 |
| Jurisdiction | ARMSTRONG TX |
| Township / Civil Division | CLAUDE SOUTH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3230 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
8245 FM 285, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Armstrong County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8245 FM 285, HAPPY, TX 79042-2001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8245 FM 285 was $327 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Armstrong County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Armstrong County |
| Unified School District | Happy Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $327.00 Homeowner's exemption | $28,060 (+17.9%) Land $3,360 Building $24,700 | $28,060 (-) Land $3,360 Building $24,700 |
| 2025 | $23,800 | $28,060 Land $3,360 Building $24,700 | |
| 2023 | $23,240 Land $2,800 Building $20,440 | $23,240 Land $2,800 Building $20,440 | |
| 2022 | $44.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 8245 FM 285.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 8245 FM 285 is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 88% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mid-Plains Rural Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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