Shelby County property record for 971 Co Rd 4243, Tenaha, TX 75974
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 6 acres (261,360 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,974 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R16654 |
| Primary APN | R16654 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,241 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 261,360 sqft (6 acres) |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 10-0273-0000-0005-20 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 971 COUNTY ROAD 4243 |
| City | TENAHA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75974-2550 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | A- 0273 HOWELL NELSON SUR BLK 0 TR 5.20 6.0 ACRES FRMLY JOHN T & SUSAN DAVIS - 971 CR 4243 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOWELL NELSON |
| Legal Tract | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY TX |
| Township / Civil Division | TIMPSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1092 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 971 COUNTY ROAD 4243, TENAHA, TX 75974-2550 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of February 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Shelby County |
| Unified School District | Timpson Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,974.00 (+260.22%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $123,082 (+13.26%) | $187,470 (+7.15%) Land $65,930 Building $121,540 |
| 2025 | $548.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $108,670 | $174,960 (+21.42%) Land $66,460 Building $108,500 |
| 2023 | $144,100 Land $50,400 Building $93,700 | ||
| 2022 | $548.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 84% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | BUENA VISTA WSC serves 647 people · EPA ID TX2100032 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected Feb 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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