Ellis County property record for 204 8th St, Forreston, TX 76041 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,112 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.333 acres (14,505 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,265 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Mortgage Mar 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R191397 |
| Primary APN | R191397 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,112 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,240 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,505 sqft (0.333 acres) |
| Lot Width | 72 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 468 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 468 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Storage Building | 196 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 204 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | FORRESTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76041 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1036 A SANCHEZ FORRESTON 0.333 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | A SANCHEZ |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WAXAHACHIE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1078 |
| Census Tract | 61100 |
Source: Ellis County records · APN R191397
Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 75, FORRESTON, TX 76041-0075 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 08, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage INTERBANK |
| Mar 17, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer PAUL MARTIN |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Property Address | 204 8TH ST, FORRESTON, TX 76041 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0002245469 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 08, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2245469 |
| Name | INTERBANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 07, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 204 8TH ST, FORRESTON, TX 76041 |
| Document Number | 0000008887 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 8887 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2859 S H77 WAXAHACHIE TX 75165, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165 |
| Document Number | 8888 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 8888 |
| Name | PAUL MARTIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 2859 S HIGHWAY 77, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165-7698 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 16, 2035 |
Source: Ellis County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis County |
| Unified School District | Waxahachie Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $211,314 (+1%) | $226,858 (+3.1%) Land $90,000 Building $136,858 | |
| 2025 | $1,265.00 (-13.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $192,104 (-23.65%) Land $70,000 Building $150,042 | $220,042 (-12.55%) Land $70,000 Building $150,042 |
| 2024 | $1,467.00 (+22.45%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,198.00 (+21.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $251,620 Land $65,000 Building $186,620 | $251,620 Land $65,000 Building $186,620 |
| 2018 | $984.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Ellis County (48139C), updated October 9, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 481390611001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 7 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force 4 of 7 on primary residences |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1987–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2024, rainfall accumulation, Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Flood Events |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
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