Bowie County property record for 953 FM 561, Simms, TX 75574
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,455 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 1.65 acres (72,179 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $203,800 (Aug 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $182 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13840003702 |
| Primary APN | 13840003702 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 2,455 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Lot Area | 72,179 sqft (1.65 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 380 sqft |
| Account Number | 13840003702 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 953 FM 561 |
| City | SIMMS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75574-4686 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | DAVID LOONEY A-347 6552/19 12/02/13 BLK/TRACT 52B 1.657 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | DAVID LOONEY A-347 |
| Legal Block | 52B |
| Jurisdiction | BOWIE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | DALBY SPRINGS-SIMMS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
953 FM 561, a rural home, is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2010.
Source: Bowie County records, as of May 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 COUNTY ROAD 4132, SIMMS, TX 75574-3119 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20109965 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5877 / 83 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 953 FM 561 was $182.
Source: Bowie County assessment roll, as of May 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Bowie County |
| Unified School District | Simms Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $182.00 | $12,616 Land $12,616 | $12,616 (-) Land $12,616 |
| 2024 | $12,616 (-) Land $12,616 | ||
| 2023 | $44.00 Homeowner's exemption | $12,616 Land $12,616 | $12,616 Land $12,616 |
| 2021 | $3,526.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 953 FM 561 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 1, 2023 · 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 953 FM 561 is moderate, ranking above 63% 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 63% of the US · above 48% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CENTRAL BOWIE COUNTY WSC serves 9,210 people · EPA ID TX0190024 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from TEXARKANA WATER UTILITIES |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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