Ellis County property record for 2971 FM 985, Ennis, TX 75119
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,200 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 20 acres (871,287 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $253 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | R297207 |
| Primary APN | R297207 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 871,287 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | FM 985 |
|---|---|
| City | ENNIS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75119 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | 720 A J MC CASLAND 20.002 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | A J MC CASLAND |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WAXAHACHIE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 61200 |
2971 FM 985, an agricultural property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in September 2023.
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2971 FM 985, ENNIS, TX 75119-0867 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 202326301 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2971 FM 985 was $253.
Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis County |
| Unified School District | Ennis Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $142,924 Land $12,225 Building $130,699 | $517,938 Land $387,239 Building $130,699 | |
| 2025 | $253.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2971 FM 985 in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1992–1993) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1993 · tidal / storm surge |
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 2971 FM 985 is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 81% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AMA TechTel Communications Fixed Wireless | 75 / 20 |
| Legacy ISP Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
May also be available: Nextlink.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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