Question 1

How do I check if land in DFW has well and septic feasibility?

Accepted Answer

A perc test ($400–$700) confirms septic feasibility, and Texas Water Development Board public records show neighboring well depth + flow rate so you can ballpark your own well cost. Both should be ordered before earnest money on any rural Collin, Denton, or Ellis County parcel.

Question 2

What is an ag exemption in Texas and does it survive a property sale?

Accepted Answer

Ag (agricultural) exemption can drop annual property tax from ~$8,000 to ~$200 on a 10-acre parcel. It survives a sale only if the buyer continues qualifying use (typically grazing or hay production). Pull current ag-use status from the county appraisal district before closing - losing it triggers a 5-year rollback.

Question 3

How do I check if DFW land is in a flood zone or floodway?

Accepted Answer

FEMA NFHL maps every parcel into a zone (AE/A/X/etc.) and shows floodway boundaries. RemotePropView renders the polygon directly on the parcel for Realtor-tier and above so you can see whether the buildable footprint sits in or out of the zone. Building inside a floodway requires no-rise certification.

Question 4

Are MUD or PID disclosures required when buying land in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Yes - Texas Property Code requires MUD (Municipal Utility District) and PID (Public Improvement District) disclosures, which add taxes on top of standard county/city. New developments around Celina, Prosper, and northeast McKinney are heavily MUD-overlayed. Disclosure is often missed in private land transactions; verify before closing.

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