Cherokee County property record for 8390 FM 1247 W, Wells, TX 75976
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,400 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 22 acres (960,062 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,662 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000534-04520-0003000 |
| Primary APN | 000534-04520-0003000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,956 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 960,062 sqft (22 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 756 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 756 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 000534-04520-0003000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8390 FM 1247 W |
| City | WELLS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75976-4151 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | A 534 BLK 452 TR 3 I R LEWIS P21 |
| Legal Subdivision | I R LEWIS SURVEY A-534 |
| Legal Tract | 3 |
| Legal Block | 452 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1067 |
| Census Tract | 951100 |
8390 FM 1247 W, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 115, WELLS, TX 75976-9009 |
| 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 8390 FM 1247 W was $1,662 with exemptions applied, up 319.7% from the year before.
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,662.00 (+319.7%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $256,620 (-20.66%) Land $171,720 Building $84,900 | $256,620 (-22.87%) Land $171,720 Building $84,900 |
| 2025 | $396.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $323,457 | $332,710 Land $171,720 Building $160,990 |
| 2023 | $133,016 | $243,180 Land $103,190 Building $139,990 | |
| 2022 | $1,080.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8390 FM 1247 W in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 8390 FM 1247 W is moderate, ranking above 58% 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 58% of the US · above 40% 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Fidium Fiber DSL | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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