Ellis County property record for 261 Rutherford Rd, Palmer, TX 75152
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,768 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,230 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R190830 |
| Primary APN | R190830 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,768 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,632 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 136 sqft |
| Storage Building | 216 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 261 RUTHERFORD RD |
|---|---|
| City | PALMER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75152 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | 977 5B-1 A SANTO 2 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | A SANTO |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | FERRIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 60106 |
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 RUTHERFORD RD, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165-8496 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 201325241 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2731 / 1392 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 9, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0022251719 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis County |
| Unified School District | Palmer Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $77,435 (-10.36%) Land $44,000 Building $33,435 | $77,435 (-10.36%) Land $44,000 Building $33,435 | |
| 2025 | $1,230.00 (-55.95%) | $86,383 (-52.89%) Land $40,000 Building $46,383 | $86,383 (-52.89%) Land $40,000 Building $46,383 |
| 2024 | $2,792.00 (+9.96%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,539.00 (+99.45%) | $183,362 Land $140,000 Building $43,362 | $183,362 Land $140,000 Building $43,362 |
| 2018 | $1,273.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 59% of the US · above 40% 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 | 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Wi-Five Broadband.
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