Freestone County property record for 978 FM 489, Buffalo, TX 75831
| Property Type | Exempt (Full or Partial) |
|---|---|
| Details | 81 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $37 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00126-99999-00334-000000 |
| Primary APN | 00126-99999-00334-000000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 81 sqft Total Area |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
|---|
| Account Number | 9756 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 978 FM 489 |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75831 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Exempt (Full or Partial) |
| Local Zoning Code | AA3 |
| Legal Description | R J CAROTHERS A-126 |
| Jurisdiction | FREESTONE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BUTLER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
978 FM 489 is owned by a company.
Source: Freestone County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 490 STATE HIGHWAY 179, TEAGUE, TX 75860-3048 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 978 FM 489 was $37.
Source: Freestone County assessment roll, as of December 22, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Freestone County |
| Unified School District | Buffalo Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $37.00 | $2,550 (+30.97%) Land $1,068 Building $1,482 | $2,550 (+30.97%) Land $1,068 Building $1,482 |
| 2025 | $1,947 Land $1,200 Building $747 | $1,947 Land $1,200 Building $747 | |
| 2023 | $1,610 Land $720 Building $890 | $1,610 Land $720 Building $890 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 978 FM 489 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · 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 978 FM 489 is moderate, ranking above 55% 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 55% of the US · lower than 66% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | SOUTH FREESTONE COUNTY WSC serves 3,753 people · EPA ID TX0810005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 1 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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