Ellis County property record for 1706 Blue Jay Dr, Ennis, TX 75119
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,425 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $267,760 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,679 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage Sep 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R270771 |
| Primary APN | R270771 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,425 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,920 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,425 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 95 sqft |
| Deck Area | 30 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1706 BLUE JAY DR |
|---|---|
| City | ENNIS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75119-1738 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 16 BLK 5 III CARDINALS ADDN PH 1 .14 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | III CARDINALS ADDN PH 1 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ENNIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 61600 |
1706 Blue Jay Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2023.
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1706 BLUE JAY DR, ENNIS, TX 75119-1738 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2023 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage EVERETT FINANCIAL INC |
| Sep 24, 2019 | Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage BENCHMARK MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 24, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20235557 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 19, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000028368 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1706 BLUE JAY DR, ENNIS, TX 75119-1738 |
| Document Number | 0002305557 |
| Map Reference | CAB J PG 170&171 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2305557 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Title Company | DESIGNATED TITLE LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1706 BLUE JAY DR, ENNIS, TX 75119-1738 |
| Document Number | 0002305558 |
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| Date | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2305558 |
| Name | EVERETT FINANCIAL INC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2053 |
| Document Number | 0002305559 |
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| Date | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2305559 |
| Name | EVERETT FINANCIAL INC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1706 BLUE JAY DR, ENNIS, TX 75119-1738 |
| Document Number | 0000028368 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 28368 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | INDEPENDENCE TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 1706 BLUE JAY DR ENNIS TX 751191738, ENNIS, TX 75119-1738 |
| Document Number | 28369 |
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| Date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 28369 |
| Name | BENCHMARK MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PLANO, TX 75024 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 23, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1706 Blue Jay Dr was $3,679 with a homeowner's exemption, down 22.2% from the year before.
Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis County |
| Municipality | Ennis City |
| Unified School District | Ennis Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $243,372 (-2.73%) Land $55,000 Building $188,372 | $243,372 (-2.73%) Land $55,000 Building $188,372 | |
| 2025 | $3,679.00 (-22.17%) Homeowner's exemption | $250,193 Land $55,000 Building $195,193 | $250,193 Land $55,000 Building $195,193 |
| 2024 | $4,727.00 (+28.28%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,685.00 Homeowner's exemption | $297,114 Land $45,000 Building $252,114 | $297,114 Land $45,000 Building $252,114 |
| 2018 | $237.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1706 Blue Jay Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1706 Blue Jay Dr is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · lower than 72% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EAST GARRETT WSC serves 1,710 people · EPA ID TX0700024 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF ENNIS |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 176 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 300 / 60 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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