Ellis County property record for 2601 Howard Rd, Waxahachie, TX 75165
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,176 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 1.26 acres (55,321 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $176,900 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,400 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Mortgage Nov 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R195737 |
| Primary APN | R195737 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 55,321 sqft |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Storage Building | 128 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 2601 HOWARD RD |
|---|---|
| City | WAXAHACHIE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75165-9467 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLK A HELM ACRES 1.27 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | HELM ACRES |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WAXAHACHIE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 60400 |
2601 Howard Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2020.
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2601 HOWARD RD, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165-9467 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer INDEPENDENT BK |
| Nov 15, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20202832 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002832 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2601 HOWARD RD, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165-9467 |
| Document Number | 0000002832 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2832 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2900 S INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35 E #42 WAXAHACHIE TX 751654041, 42, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165-4041 |
| Document Number | 2833 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2833 |
| Name | INDEPENDENT BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MCKINNEY, TX 75069 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 27, 2050 |
| Document Number | 2834, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2834 |
| Name | HOUSING & CMNTY DEV DEPT |
|---|---|
| Type | Construction/Development Company |
| Address | 2200 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD # B, AUSTIN, TX 78702-1344 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2601 HOWARD RD, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165-9467 |
| Document Number | 0000032736 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 32736 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 2601 HOWARD RD WAXAHACHIE TX 751659467, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165-9467 |
| Document Number | 32737 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 32737 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 14, 2032 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2601 Howard Rd was $2,400 with a homeowner's exemption, down 15.1% from the year before.
Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis County |
| Municipality | Waxahachie City |
| Unified School District | Waxahachie Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $223,716 (+1%) | $261,555 (+7.95%) Land $160,000 Building $101,555 | |
| 2025 | $2,400.00 (-15.1%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $203,378 Land $150,000 Building $92,284 | $242,284 Land $150,000 Building $92,284 |
| 2024 | $2,827.00 (+4.55%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,704.00 | $262,508 Land $135,000 Building $127,508 | $262,508 Land $135,000 Building $127,508 |
| 2018 | $1,230.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2601 Howard Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2007–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
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 2601 Howard Rd is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.1% 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 71% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | CITY OF WAXAHACHIE serves 50,814 people · EPA ID TX0700008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| 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 | 1 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 200 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 300 / 60 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| fiberfly Fixed Wireless | 100 / 30 |
| Legacy ISP Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
| Point Broadband Fixed Wireless | 40 / 40 |
May also be available: AT&T, Spectrum.
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