Ellis County property record for 285 Newton Rd, Ferris, TX 75125
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,284 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 32.6 acres (1,421,014 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $533,433 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $8,710 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R231666 |
| Primary APN | R231666 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,284 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,987 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 811 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,421,014 sqft |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 875 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 1 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 755 sqft |
| Canopy | 504 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 285 NEWTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | FERRIS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75125-9433 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | 3 R PENA 32.6220 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | R PENA |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | FERRIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 60105 |
285 Newton Rd, an agricultural property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2026.
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1102 OAK CREEK DR, ENNIS, TX 75119-3747 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20267377 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Newton Rd was $8,710, up 10.4% from the year before.
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 | $1,013,262 (+5.82%) Land $652,440 Building $360,822 | $1,013,262 (+2.77%) Land $652,440 Building $360,822 | |
| 2025 | $8,710.00 (+10.39%) Homeowner's exemption Widower's exemption | $957,511 | $985,981 Land $537,600 Building $448,381 |
| 2024 | $7,890.00 (-0.05%) | ||
| 2023 | $7,894.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $916,884 | $916,884 Land $483,840 Building $433,044 |
| 2018 | $3,178.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 285 Newton 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 | 8 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.
Wildfire risk around 285 Newton Rd is moderate, ranking above 64% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · above 51% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wi-Five Broadband Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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