Ellis County property record for 217 Richards, Italy, TX 76651
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,338 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.414 acres (18,034 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,059 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R164877 |
| Primary APN | R164877 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,338 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,422 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,130 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,034 sqft (0.414 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 244 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Street Address | 217 RICHARDS |
|---|---|
| City | ITALY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76651-3692 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 4 EPT 2 & 3 BLK 15 PRICE ITALY 0.414 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | PRICE ITALY |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ITALY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1088 |
| Census Tract | 61000 |
217 Richards is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2021.
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 RICHARDS, ITALY, TX 76651-3692 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 202114556 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 217 RICHARDS, ITALY, TX 76651-3692 |
| Document Number | 0002114556 |
| Map Reference | VOL 61 PG 289 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2114556 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 RICHARDS, 217, ITALY, TX 76651-3692 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9700 EXCALIBER ROAD, FRISCO, TX 75035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Richards was $1,059 with a homeowner's exemption, down 15.6% from the year before.
Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis County |
| Municipality | Italy Town |
| Unified School District | Italy Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $150,510 (+1%) | $186,140 (+0.02%) Land $77,000 Building $109,140 | |
| 2025 | $1,059.00 (-15.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $136,827 Land $77,000 Building $109,100 | $186,100 Land $77,000 Building $109,100 |
| 2024 | $1,254.00 (+8.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,154.00 | $165,685 Land $60,500 Building $105,185 | $165,685 Land $60,500 Building $105,185 |
| 2018 | $793.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Richards in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1998–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2017 · other causes |
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 217 Richards is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 88% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CITY OF ITALY serves 2,264 people · EPA ID TX0700028 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 109 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Rise Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 200 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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