Bowie County property record for 954 FM 561, Simms, TX 75574
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,248 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 1.12 acres (48,862 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $789 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13840003400 |
| Primary APN | 13840003400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Lot Area | 48,862 sqft (1.12 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 702 sqft |
| Account Number | 13840003400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 954 FM 561 |
| City | SIMMS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75574-4687 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DAVID LOONEY A-347 2023-3648 04/19/23 BLK/TRACT 49 1 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | DAVID LOONEY A-347 |
| Legal Block | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | BOWIE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | DALBY SPRINGS-SIMMS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
954 FM 561 is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2023.
Source: Bowie County records, as of May 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 364 COUNTY ROAD 4139, SIMMS, TX 75574-3545 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 20233648 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOWIE TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 954 FM 561, SIMMS, TX 75574-4687 |
| Document Number | 202300003648 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00003648 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 364 4139, SIMMS, TX 75574 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 954 FM 561 was $789 with exemptions applied, down 33.2% from the year before.
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 | $789.00 (-33.19%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $162,408 Land $10,500 Building $151,908 | $162,408 (-) Land $10,500 Building $151,908 |
| 2024 | $1,181.00 (+787.97%) | $162,408 (+325.56%) Land $10,500 Building $151,908 | |
| 2023 | $133.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $38,163 Land $10,500 Building $27,663 | $38,163 Land $10,500 Building $27,663 |
| 2021 | $959.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 954 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 954 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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