Ellis County property record for 3600 Observation Dr, Ennis, TX 75119
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,226 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 1 acre (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,500 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,461 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R226990 |
| Primary APN | R226990 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,226 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,840 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,226 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 249 ft deep x 174 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 159 sqft |
| Canopy | 405 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 3600 OBSERVATION DR |
|---|---|
| City | ENNIS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75119-7803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLK 2 OBSERVATION ESTS 1. AC |
| Legal Subdivision | OBSERVATION ESTS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ENNIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2063 |
| Census Tract | 61300 |
3600 Observation Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2012.
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3600 OBSERVATION DR, ENNIS, TX 75119-7803 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 201218369 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2645 / 2384 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0026452384 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3600 Observation Dr was $2,461 with exemptions applied, down 30.7% from the year before.
Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis County |
| Municipality | Ennis City |
| Unified School District | Ennis Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $379,731 (+6.43%) Land $108,500 Building $271,231 | $379,731 (+6.43%) Land $108,500 Building $271,231 | |
| 2025 | $2,461.00 (-30.73%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $356,802 Land $100,000 Building $256,802 | $356,802 Land $100,000 Building $256,802 |
| 2024 | $3,553.00 (+0.08%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,550.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $324,792 Land $100,000 Building $224,792 | $324,792 Land $100,000 Building $224,792 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3600 Observation Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2015.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2015 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds And Flooding |
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 3600 Observation Dr is moderate, ranking above 56% 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 56% of the US · lower than 63% 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 ENNIS serves 24,891 people · EPA ID TX0700001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 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 | None 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) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 300 / 60 |
| Legacy ISP Fixed Wireless | 100 / 10 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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