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$448,623$202 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

11985 HELMS TRL

FORNEY, TX 75126
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Baths
2,219 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.07 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$449K
$421K low$476K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,948 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$389,296 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$97,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$291,796
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$414,244
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$389,296

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyKaufman
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.07
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 75 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Themer Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.7 mi
H
Forney High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
E
Willett Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 4.5 mi

District: Forney Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 75126These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.46
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.80,173
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.997 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$104,435
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121,368
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

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How this home compares

11985 Helms Trl measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 88% of homes in Forney 75126
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Forney 75126
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Kaufman County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Forney 75126
  • Older than 85% of homes in Forney 75126

What homes are worth in Forney 75126

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$210K$641K

This home is worth more than 88% of homes in Forney 75126.

How it measures up in Forney 75126

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forney 75126.

Estimated value$448,623
CheaperTypical $302,786Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$202
CheaperTypical $150Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Living area2,219 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,114 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size1.07 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 2018Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 11985 Helms Trl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForney 75126Kaufman County
Estimated valuepricier than$448,62388% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20295% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than2,219 ft²57% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.07 ac95% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than200315% of homes36% of homes

About 11985 Helms Trl

How much is 11985 Helms Trl, Forney, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 11985 Helms Trl, Forney, TX is $448,623 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $421,374 to $475,872. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 11985 Helms Trl, Forney, TX last sell?

11985 Helms Trl, Forney, TX last sold on Jun 8, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 11985 Helms Trl, Forney, TX?

11985 Helms Trl, Forney, TX has 2,219 square feet of living space and a 1.07-acre lot.

When was 11985 Helms Trl, Forney, TX built?

11985 Helms Trl, Forney, TX was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 11985 Helms Trl, Forney, TX?

11985 Helms Trl, Forney, TX is assigned to Themer Middle School (middle), rated B-; Forney High School (high), rated C+; Willett Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Forney Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 11985 Helms Trl, Forney, TX compare to other homes in Forney 75126?

Among the 36,291 homes in Forney 75126, it is worth more than 88% of them ($448,623 against a typical $302,786), its price per square foot is higher than 95% of them ($202 against a typical $150), it is bigger than 57% of them (2,219 ft² against a typical 2,114 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (1.07 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (2003 against a typical 2018). Measured against all of Kaufman County, it is worth more than 87% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 11985 Helms Trl, Forney, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for 11985 Helms Trl, Forney, TX was $5,948. The county assessed it at $389,296.

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