- Kaufman County
- Forney TX
- 75126
- Local Area: Stephen White
Property Overview
**Price reduction!**Welcome to your private retreat on 3.53 scenic acres—where comfort, functionality, and outdoor living come together beautifully. This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 2,094 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, complete with a 2-car garage and no HOA, PID, or MUD—giving you the freedom to truly enjoy your property.
Built in 1999 and extensively updated, this home features a brand-new roof and new energy-efficient windows (2024), along with fresh interior paint completed in February 2026. Inside, you’ll find a warm and inviting layout with hardwood flooring throughout the main living areas and hand-scraped hardwoods in the oversized primary suite. The primary bath boasts a generously sized walk-in closet. Yes! Horses are allowed!
The kitchen features granite countertops, updated lighting, porcelain tile flooring, and a recently replaced dishwasher (October 2025). Porcelain tile also extends into the bathrooms. A stunning double-sided fireplace creates a cozy ambiance between the dining and living areas.
Step outside and experience resort-style living in your own backyard. The sport-style heated swimming pool includes an attached basketball goal, spa, and waterfall feature. A covered patio and outdoor kitchen provide the ideal setting for gatherings.
The property also includes a massive shop with a converted office suite featuring two offices, a sitting area, sink, cabinetry, space for a refrigerator, and a full bathroom. The shop includes electricity, running water, and WiFi antennas.
Enjoy a stocked pond and a peaceful creek along the back of the property, where local wildlife adds to the natural charm.
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Property highlights
Year Built 1999
School District Forney Isd
HOA No HOA
Pool Pool + Spa
Parking 2-car garage, 2 covered
Shop / Workshop Workshop on property
Pond Private pond
Architecture Traditional, Detached
Acreage Estate 3.53 acres
Full Property Details
Property Details
Quick Details
- Price $625,000
- Status Activeundercontract
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 2
- Square Feet 2,094 Sq Ft
- Lot Size 3.53 acres
- Lot Size Sq Ft 153,767
- Year Built 1999
- Price / Sq Ft $298 / Sq Ft
- MLS # 21232616
Overview
- Property Type Residential
- Property Subtype Single Family Residence
- Property Condition Resale
- County Kaufman
- Subdivision Stephen White
- Days on Market 200
Home Details
- Architectural Style Traditional, Detached
- Stories 1
- Levels One
- Full Baths 2
- Half Baths 0
- Construction Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation Slab
- Roof Composition
- Flooring Hardwood, Tile
- Heating Central, Electric, Fireplaces
- Cooling Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric
- Property Attached Yes
Kitchen & Interior
- Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave
- Interior Features Decorative Designer Lighting Fixtures, Double Vanity, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, Pantry, Cable Tv, Walk In Closets
- Laundry Features Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry In Utility Room
- Fireplaces 2
- Fireplace Features Dining Room, Double Sided, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Window Features Window Coverings
- Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Lot & Exterior
- Lot Features Acreage, Back Yard, Cleared, Lawn, Pond On Lot, Few Trees
- Exterior Features Outdoor Kitchen, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Patio & Porch Features Covered
- Fencing Back Yard, Wrought Iron
- Pool Yes
- Pool Features Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Pool, Pool Spa Combo, Sport, Waterfall
- Other Structures Outdoor Kitchen, Storage, Workshop
Parking
- Parking Additional Parking, Concrete, Door Multi, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
- Garage Spaces 2
- Covered Parking 2
- Attached Garage Yes
Taxes & HOA
- Parcel Number 52642
- Tax Block 3
Utilities
- Utilities Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Septic Available, Separate Meters, Water Available, Cable Available
- Water Public
- Sewer Aerobic Septic, Septic Tank
Schools
- School District Forney ISD
- Elementary Willett,Forney — Forney ISD
- Middle Themer,Smith — Forney ISD
- High Forney — Forney ISD
Listing Information
- Listing Agent Kimberli Vaughn
- Brokerage CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Co.
- MLS Board NTREIS
- List Date 04/08/2026
- Source Updated 10/26/2026
- Last Updated 10/26/2026
- Virtual Tour View Virtual Tour (PropertyPanorama)
Property Tax & CAD Valuation for 9798 Helms Trail
Kaufman CAD (Pritchard & Abbott) records for 9798 Helms Trail, Forney, TX 75126 show a CAD market value of $628,480 and a net appraised value of $628,480. CAD values are used for property-tax purposes and may differ from the property's current list price or eventual sale price.
TAX INFO FOR NORMAL PEOPLE
A plain-English look at Kaufman CAD (Pritchard & Abbott) property-tax and appraisal records for 9798 Helms Trail, Forney, TX 75126, including CAD market value, appraised value, exemptions, taxing entities, improvement records, and value history.
View Official Kaufman CAD (Pritchard & Abbott) Property Record
1. CAD Big Picture: Land + Improvements = Market Value
This shows what the CAD market value is made of. Appraisal districts usually separate value between the land and the improvements. Improvements may include the home, garages, shops, patios, pools, decks, storage, and other structures.
Land Value $241,359 + Improvement Value $387,121 = CAD Market Value $628,480
2. Improvement Details: Size, Type & Assessed Value
This is a breakdown of the improvements CAD has listed for the property and the square footage or area connected to those records. CAD improvement records may include the main living area, garages, shops, decks, patios, pools, storage, or other site improvements when available.
REAL PROPERTY
Total Area: 2094 Sqft Living Area: 2094 Sqft
| Detail | CAD Code | Area |
|---|---|---|
| LIVING AREA | LA | 2,094 Sqft |
| Attached Garage, Finished | AGF2 | 539 Sqft |
| Porch, Covered | CP | 118 Sqft |
| Porch, Covered | CP | 146 Sqft |
| Porch, Open | OP | 96 Sqft |
REAL PROPERTY
| Detail | CAD Code | Area |
|---|---|---|
| OUT BUILDING | OB | 1,320 Sqft |
REAL PROPERTY
| Detail | CAD Code | Area |
|---|---|---|
| SWIMMING POOL | POOL | — |
3. Current Tax Exemptions & Statutory Limitations
Property tax bills reflect two distinct types of CAD adjustments: local taxing jurisdiction exemptions (which reduce taxable value below appraised value) and statutory appraisal limitations (which limit the annual growth of appraised value itself). Each taxing entity establishes its own exemption amounts and tax rates.
No standard exemptions or CAD reductions were detected in the current record.
Each taxing jurisdiction may apply its own exemptions, limitations, and taxable-value adjustments. The figures shown reflect the current CAD record. Specific exemption details are displayed when available from the source. A buyer’s exemptions and future tax obligations may differ.
4. Value After CAD Reductions
This is where CAD reductions, exemptions, limitations, or special-use valuation may affect the value used for tax calculations.
CAD Market Value $628,480 − All Current CAD Reductions $0 = Current Taxed Starting Point $628,480
This reflects the CAD net appraised value after current CAD reductions. Individual taxing units may use different taxable values when exemptions apply.
Taxable-value reduction for applicable school district (Forney ISD); reflects current CAD record, not guaranteed to transfer to buyer. Additional local taxing units on this record also show taxable-value reductions: Kaufman County (-$15,000), Road & Bridge (-$15,000).
5. Who Taxes It?
These are the local entities included in the current CAD/tax estimate. A property tax bill can include a city, county, school district, municipal utility district, public improvement district, or other special district. Each entity may use its own taxable value, rate, and exemption treatment.
| Entity | Taxable Value | Rate (per $100) | Est. Tax (No Ex.) | Savings | Est. Tax (Current) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Emergency Services District (ESD)
KC ESD #6 (FORNEY) |
$628,480 | 0.0600 | $377 | — | $377 |
|
County
KAUFMAN COUNTY |
$613,480 | 0.3326 | $2,041 | — | $2,041 |
|
School District
FORNEY ISD |
$428,480 | 1.2869 | $5,514 | — | $5,514 |
|
Other Entity
ROAD & BRIDGE |
$613,480 | 0.0825 | $506 | — | $506 |
Each taxing jurisdiction may apply its own exemptions, limitations, and taxable-value adjustments. The figures shown reflect the current CAD record. Specific exemption details are displayed when available from the source. A buyer's exemptions and future tax obligations may differ.
6. Estimated Tax Bottom Line
Est. Taxes (No Exemptions) $8,438 − Est. Tax Reductions / Savings — = Est. Taxes (With Current Exemptions) $8,438
The current CAD record does not establish an exemption tax savings calculation. A buyer’s future tax bill may differ.
7. CAD Values Over Time
YOY Change reflects the change in CAD Market Value from the prior appraisal year. Taxed / Appraised reflects the CAD net appraised value after CAD reductions, or the certified capped appraisal value where jurisdictions differ. Individual taxing units may use different taxable values when exemptions apply.
| Year | Land | Impr. | Market | Taxed / Appraised | YOY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $153,995 | $315,565 | $469,560 | $401,562 | +$12,600 / +2.76% |
| 2022 | $224,241 | $373,637 | $597,878 | $441,718 | +$128,318 / +27.33% |
| 2023 | $259,009 | $431,421 | $690,430 | $485,890 | +$92,552 / +15.48% |
| 2024 | $263,333 | $384,008 | $647,341 | $534,479 | -$43,089 / -6.24% |
| 2025 | $263,333 | $381,268 | $644,601 | $587,927 | -$2,740 / -0.42% |
| 2026 | $241,359 | $387,121 | $628,480 | $628,480 | -$16,121 / -2.50% |
8. List Price vs CAD Value
The current list price and the county’s CAD market value are not the same thing. CAD market value is used for property-tax context and may lag the open market, reflect prior protests, exemptions, caps, agricultural or special-use treatment, or other appraisal district methods.
How does the list price compare with the CAD value?
CAD values are appraisal-district values used for property-tax purposes and can differ from current asking prices and eventual sale prices.
Current List Price $625,000 − Current CAD Market Value $628,480 = Under CAD Value -$3,480 (-0.6%)
A sale price can become part of the appraisal district’s future evidence. A buyer’s future taxable value and tax bill may change after purchase, especially if exemptions, caps, or special-use valuation change.
For tax planning, buyers should confirm future taxable value, exemptions, and special-use treatment with the appraisal district, tax office, lender, CPA, or other qualified advisor.
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