Van Zandt County property record for 8917 FM 17, Grand Saline, TX 75140
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,262 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,151 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R000015521 |
| Primary APN | R000015521 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 3,262 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 3,262 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 540 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 568 sqft |
| Deck Area | 340 sqft |
| Patio Area | 340 sqft |
| Storage Building | 85 sqft |
| Account Number | R000015521 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8917 FM 17 |
| City | GRAND SALINE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75140-4382 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | ACRES: 1.000 ABST: 142 SUR: DE LA CRUZ |
| Legal Subdivision | SAM BELL SURVEY ABSTRACT #46 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN ZANDT TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GRAND SALINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
8917 FM 17, a rural home, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2015.
Source: Van Zandt County records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8917 FM 17, GRAND SALINE, TX 75140-4382 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 7, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 7, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20152765 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2015002765 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8917 FM 17 was $2,151 with exemptions applied, down 43.1% from the year before.
Source: Van Zandt County assessment roll, as of September 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Van Zandt County |
| Unified School District | Grand Saline Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $293,720 (-1.35%) Land $15,360 Building $278,360 | $293,720 (-1.35%) Land $15,360 Building $278,360 | |
| 2025 | $2,151.00 (-43.05%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $297,750 Land $15,360 Building $282,390 | $297,750 Land $15,360 Building $282,390 |
| 2024 | $3,777.00 (+0.11%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,773.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $432,860 Land $23,500 Building $409,360 | $432,860 Land $23,500 Building $409,360 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8917 FM 17 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 | 1 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 8917 FM 17 is moderate, ranking above 53% 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 53% of the US · lower than 69% 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 | FRUITVALE WSC serves 3,747 people · EPA ID TX2340010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Peoples Communications Fixed Wireless | 500 / 60 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 400 / 100 |
| Point Broadband Fixed Wireless | 40 / 40 |
| Texas Cellnet Fixed Wireless | 30 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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