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1261 PALMETTO DR

FORNEY, TX 75126
0
Baths
3,683 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2022
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,475 (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.$470,959 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$100,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$370,959
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$510,722
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$470,959

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.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 263 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 · 1.4 mi
H
Forney High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi
E
Willett Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 4.0 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

1261 Palmetto Dr 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.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Kaufman County
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Kaufman County

How it measures up in Forney 75126

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

Living area3,683 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,113 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built2022
OlderTypical 2018Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 1261 Palmetto Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForney 75126Kaufman County
Living areabigger than3,683 ft²96% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac54% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than202289% of homes90% of homes

About 1261 Palmetto Dr

When did 1261 Palmetto Dr, Forney, TX last sell?

1261 Palmetto Dr, Forney, TX last sold on Nov 16, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1261 Palmetto Dr, Forney, TX?

1261 Palmetto Dr, Forney, TX has 3,683 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 1261 Palmetto Dr, Forney, TX built?

1261 Palmetto Dr, Forney, TX was built in 2022, making it 4 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1261 Palmetto Dr, Forney, TX?

1261 Palmetto Dr, 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 1261 Palmetto Dr, Forney, TX compare to other homes in Forney 75126?

Among the 36,298 homes in Forney 75126, it is bigger than 96% of them (3,683 ft² against a typical 2,113 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (2022 against a typical 2018). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1261 Palmetto Dr, Forney, TX?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1261 Palmetto Dr, Forney, TX was $9,475. The county assessed it at $470,959.

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