Van Zandt County property record for 856 E South Commerce St, Wills Point, TX 75169
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,200 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $359 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R000036855 |
| Primary APN | R000036855 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Storage Building | Storage Building |
| Account Number | R000036855 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 856 E SOUTH COMMERCE ST |
| City | WILLS POINT |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75169-2726 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ACRES: 0.500 BLK: 5 LOT: PT 1 ADDN: WILLS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN ZANDT TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WILLS POINT |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
856 E South Commerce St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 1986.
Source: Van Zandt County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 E SOUTH COMMERCE ST, WILLS POINT, TX 75169-2726 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 1986 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 1986 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 1977 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1084 / 351 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 856 E South Commerce St was $359 with exemptions applied, up 5.9% from the year before.
Source: Van Zandt County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Van Zandt County |
| Municipality | Wills Point City |
| Unified School District | Wills Point Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $118,034 (+100.02%) Land $42,496 Building $75,538 | $118,034 (+100.02%) Land $42,496 Building $75,538 | |
| 2025 | $359.00 (+5.9%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $59,010 Land $42,500 Building $16,510 | $59,010 Land $42,500 Building $16,510 |
| 2024 | $339.00 (+11.15%) | ||
| 2023 | $305.00 Homeowner's exemption | $45,480 Land $28,610 Building $16,870 | $45,480 Land $28,610 Building $16,870 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 856 E South Commerce St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 856 E South Commerce St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 WILLS POINT serves 7,281 people · EPA ID TX2340005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 240 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Point Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Peoples Communications Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Wi-Five Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures