Shelby County property record for 8856 FM 947, Gary, TX 75643
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,170 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 99.8 acres (4,351,557 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,387 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R12274 |
| Primary APN | R12274 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,170 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,609 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Lot Area | 4,351,557 sqft (99.8 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 270 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 03-0636-0000-0032-00 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8856 FM 947 |
| City | GARY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75643 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 0636 SULLINS JESSE SUR BLK 0 TR 32 99.898 ACRES FRMLY BAPTIST FOUNDATION OF TEXAS/TERRY BAILEY/C R LIVINGSTON/RICHARD WESLEY |
| Legal Subdivision | SULLINS JESSE |
| Legal Tract | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TX |
| Township / Civil Division | TENAHA-JOAQUIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
8856 FM 947, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2009.
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 362, TENAHA, TX 75974-0362 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 14, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 2009000404 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8856 FM 947 was $1,387 with exemptions applied, up 230.2% from the year before.
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of February 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Shelby County |
| Unified School District | Tenaha Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,387.00 (+230.24%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $93,460 (+8.54%) | $527,970 (-2.81%) Land $443,620 Building $84,350 |
| 2025 | $420.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Additional exemption filed | $86,110 | $543,230 Land $465,530 Building $77,700 |
| 2023 | $432,350 Land $356,560 Building $75,790 | ||
| 2022 | $348.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8856 FM 947 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 May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 8856 FM 947 is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 85% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Windstream DSL | 10 / 1 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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