Ellis County property record for 249 Ridgewood Dr, Ferris, TX 75125
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 784 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 5.3 acres (230,868 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $82,500 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,120 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R151456 |
| Primary APN | R151456 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 784 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,328 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Lot Area | 230,868 sqft |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 976 sqft |
| Deck Area | 976 sqft |
| Storage Building | 308 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 249 RIDGEWOOD DR |
|---|---|
| City | FERRIS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75125-9070 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 INDIA ACRES REV 5.3 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | INDIA ACRES REV |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | FERRIS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 60104 |
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 249 RIDGEWOOD DR, FERRIS, TX 75125-9070 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200618389 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2228 / 1116 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 7, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006837 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis County |
| Unified School District | Ferris Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $204,823 (+1%) | $315,464 (+5.69%) Land $212,500 Building $102,964 | |
| 2025 | $1,120.00 (-13.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $186,203 (-39.5%) | $298,479 (-3.03%) Land $191,250 Building $107,229 |
| 2024 | $1,289.00 (+20.81%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,067.00 (-25.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $307,798 Land $180,000 Building $127,798 | $307,798 Land $180,000 Building $127,798 |
| 2018 | $1,433.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · lower than 79% 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 | ROCKETT SUD serves 46,614 people · EPA ID TX0700033 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 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 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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