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SAMPLE REPORT — Rural Property, Wise County, TX

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✓ Low flood and fire risk — no hazard zones detected near this property

LotSat Score

The LotSat Score rates overall property suitability from 0-100 based on soil quality (30%), flood safety (25%), terrain (20%), and infrastructure access (25%).
72/100

Good — Suitable for development with some factors to address

Soil70/100
Flood90/100
Terrain80/100
Access55/100

Executive Summary

This rural property in Wise County, Texas sits on Purves stony clay loam — a well-drained, calcareous soil common to the Cross Timbers region. The property is in FEMA Flood Zone X (minimal flood risk) with no special flood hazard designation. Gently rolling terrain with limestone outcrops provides good drainage but may require rock removal for foundations. The area has low wildfire hazard, though seasonal grass fires occur in drought years. Overall, this is a solid rural property with favorable conditions for residential development or agricultural use, with the primary consideration being well and septic system requirements.

Type
Purves stony clay loam
Drainage
Well drained
Hydrologic Group
C
pH Range
7.4 - 8.2
Organic Matter
2.1%
Farmland Class
Not prime farmland
Recommendations
  • Conduct a perc test before septic system design — clay content of 42% may require an engineered system
  • Limestone bedrock may be shallow; request a geotechnical boring before foundation design
  • Soil is alkaline (pH 7.4-8.2) — consider acid-loving plant amendments for landscaping

Key Risks

  • Well and septic required — no municipal water or sewer in this area. Budget $15,000-$30,000 for well drilling and septic installation.
  • High clay content (42%) may require an engineered septic system, increasing costs by $10,000-$15,000 over conventional.
  • Shallow limestone bedrock may increase foundation costs — pier and beam or engineered slab likely needed.
  • Limited internet options — satellite (Starlink) or fixed wireless may be the only broadband available.

Opportunities

  • A-1 agricultural zoning allows broad use — residential, livestock, hobby farm, or mixed use without rezoning.
  • FEMA Zone X means no flood insurance requirement, saving $1,000-$3,000+ annually compared to flood zone properties.
  • Wise County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the DFW metroplex — strong long-term property value appreciation.
  • Potential for agricultural tax exemption could significantly reduce annual property tax burden.

Recommended Next Steps

  1. 1Contact Wise County Assessor (wisecad.com) to verify exact lot boundaries, acreage, and any existing easements.
  2. 2Order a geotechnical boring to determine bedrock depth and foundation requirements — contact a local firm in Decatur.
  3. 3Schedule a perc test with Wise County Environmental Health to determine septic system requirements.

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Data Sources: USDA NRCS Soil Data Access, FEMA NFHL, USGS 3DEP, NIFC Fire Perimeters, US Census Bureau, Esri World Imagery

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