Ellis County property record for 218 W 5th St, Ferris, TX 75125
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,380 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.054 acres (2,336 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,319 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R195546 |
| Primary APN | R195546 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,380 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Lot Area | 2,336 sqft (0.054 acres) |
| Street Address | 218 W 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | FERRIS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75125-2022 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | LOT N31 OF 12-14 BLK 6 O T FERRIS-REV 0.054 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | O T FERRIS-REV |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | N31 |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | FERRIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2055 |
| Census Tract | 60104 |
218 W 5th St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual.
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 940 WOLF SPRINGS RD, FERRIS, TX 75125-2302 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 218 W 5th St was $1,319, up 6.1% from the year before.
Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis County |
| Municipality | Ferris City |
| Unified School District | Ferris Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $62,840 (-) Land $35,512 Building $27,328 | $62,840 (-) Land $35,512 Building $27,328 | |
| 2025 | $1,319.00 (+6.11%) | $62,840 Land $35,512 Building $27,328 | $62,840 Land $35,512 Building $27,328 |
| 2024 | $1,243.00 (+1.97%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,219.00 | $62,840 Land $31,452 Building $31,388 | $62,840 Land $31,452 Building $31,388 |
| 2018 | $338.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 218 W 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 9, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 218 W 5th St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 FERRIS serves 4,204 people · EPA ID TX0700002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ROCKETT SUD |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2022 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Fluoride resolved · Oct 2016 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 341 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Wi-Five Broadband Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Rise Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 200 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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