Ellis County property record for 282 Dry Br Rd, Forreston, TX 76041
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,448 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 16.1 acres (704,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,294 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R182988 |
| Primary APN | R182988 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,448 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,408 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,448 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 704,583 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 702 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 398 sqft |
| Storage Building | 168 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 282 DRY BRANCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | FORRESTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76041 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 329 E C SCHOOL LAND 16.175 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | E C SCHOOL LAND |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WAXAHACHIE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 61200 |
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 28, FORRESTON, TX 76041-0028 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | Waxahachie Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $524,591 (+1%) | $912,871 (+3.53%) Land $606,563 Building $306,308 | |
| 2025 | $1,294.00 (-35.04%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $476,901 (+21%) Land $558,038 Building $323,726 | $881,764 (+9.04%) Land $558,038 Building $323,726 |
| 2024 | $1,992.00 (+5.12%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,895.00 (-51%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $394,133 | $808,675 Land $390,626 Building $418,049 |
| 2018 | $3,867.00 |
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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 42% 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 | AVALON WSC serves 1,218 people · EPA ID TX0700019 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 16 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Legacy ISP Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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