Kaufman County property record for 8603 FM 1388, Kaufman, TX 75142
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,181 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 5.2 acres (226,817 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,038 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R53989 |
| Primary APN | R53989 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,181 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,957 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,181 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 226,817 sqft (5.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 776 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 266 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | R53989 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 99008000000151020300 |
| Street Address | 8603 FM 1388 |
| City | KAUFMAN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75142-8739 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | JUAN C CORTEZ, TRACT 151.02; 5.207 ACRES, & HOUSE & HOUSE |
| Legal Subdivision | JUAN C CORTEZ |
| Legal Tract | 151.02 |
| Jurisdiction | KAUFMAN TX |
| Township / Civil Division | KAUFMAN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 51202 |
8603 FM 1388, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2000.
Source: Kaufman County records, as of October 31, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8603 FM 1388, KAUFMAN, TX 75142-8739 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2000 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2000 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000161691 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KAUFMAN TX |
| Property Address | 8603 FM 1388, KAUFMAN, TX 75142-8739 |
| Document Number | 0058020038 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Document Number | 0058020038 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Book Page | 005802/000038 |
| Instrument | 23017 |
| Name | HERITAGE LAND BK FLCA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TYLER, TX 75703 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 11, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Kaufman County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Kaufman County |
| Municipality | Oak Grove Town |
| Unified School District | Kaufman Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $484,276 | $577,533 Land $192,567 Building $384,966 | |
| 2024 | $3,038.00 (+1.33%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,998.00 (-38.45%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $573,757 Land $180,088 Building $393,669 | $573,757 Land $180,088 Building $393,669 |
| 2022 | $4,871.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8603 FM 1388 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026 · 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2024 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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 8603 FM 1388 is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.1% 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 | 0.1% 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 | OAK GROVE TEXAS WSC serves 615 people · EPA ID TX1290027 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF KAUFMAN |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Aug 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Wi-Five Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Brightspeed, EarthLink Business, MN FWA Buyer, Nextlink, Optimum, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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