Denton County property record for 8705 James Dr, Lantana, TX 76226
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,376 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 0.393 acres (17,102 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $685,300 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $12,505 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Jul 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R471270 |
| Primary APN | R471270 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,376 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,991 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,152 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,224 sqft |
| Bonus Room | Bonus Room |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,102 sqft (0.393 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 615 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 1 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 335 sqft |
| Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ | Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 8705 JAMES DR |
|---|---|
| City | LANTANA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76226-6621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KENDALL ADDITION PHASE 1-A BLK 15A LOT 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | KENDALL ADDITION PHASE 1-A |
| Legal Block | 15A |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | DENTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWISVILLE-FLOWER MOUND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 21755 |
8705 James Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Denton County records, as of September 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8705 JAMES DR, LANTANA, TX 76226-6621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RLM MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jul 3, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer SUPREME LNDG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 3, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021148280 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000148280 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DENTON TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8705 JAMES DR, LANTANA, TX 76226-6621 |
| Document Number | 0000148280 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2011 PG 91 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-148280 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Title Company | ALAMO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 944 CHASTIEN CT, FORT WORTH, TX 76131-4530 |
| Document Number | 0000148281 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-148281 |
| Name | RLM MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DENTON TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8705 JAMES DR, LANTANA, TX 76226-6621 |
| Document Number | 0000077408 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 77408 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | FREEDOM TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8705 JAMES DR LANTANA TX 762266621, LANTANA, TX 76226-6621 |
| Document Number | 77409 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 77409 |
| Name | SUPREME LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75254 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 2, 2033 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8705 James Dr was $12,505 with a homeowner's exemption, down 11.6% from the year before.
Source: Denton County assessment roll, as of September 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton County |
| Unified School District | Denton Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $677,000 (+4.96%) Land $137,408 Building $539,592 | $677,000 (+4.96%) Land $137,408 Building $539,592 | |
| 2025 | $12,505.00 (-11.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $645,000 Land $137,408 Building $507,592 | $645,000 Land $137,408 Building $507,592 |
| 2024 | $14,145.00 (+9.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $12,911.00 (-7.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $730,410 Land $137,408 Building $593,002 | $730,410 Land $137,408 Building $593,002 |
| 2022 | $13,916.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8705 James Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1995) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1995 · tidal / storm surge |
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 8705 James Dr is moderate, ranking above 56% 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 56% of the US · lower than 63% 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 | DENTON COUNTY FWSD 7 serves 12,837 people · EPA ID TX0610228 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from UTRWD REGIONAL WATER TREATMENT PLANT |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 55 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Spectrum.
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