Ellis County property record for 485 Sandswitch Rd, Ennis, TX 75119
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,564 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 1 acre (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $474 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R231407 |
| Primary APN | R231407 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,564 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,234 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 416 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 485 SANDSWITCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | ENNIS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75119-1237 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | PLEASANT VIEW 1.0 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | PLEASANT VIEW |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WAXAHACHIE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 61200 |
485 Sandswitch Rd, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2011.
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1002, ENNIS, TX 75120-1002 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2011 |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 20119541 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2569 / 733 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 26, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0025690733 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 485 Sandswitch Rd was $474 with exemptions applied, up 58% from the year before.
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 | $190,829 (+1%) | $245,542 (+6.04%) Land $108,500 Building $137,042 | |
| 2025 | $474.00 (+58%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $173,481 | $231,550 Land $100,000 Building $131,550 |
| 2024 | $300.00 | ||
| 2023 | $300.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $188,551 Land $40,000 Building $148,551 | $188,551 Land $40,000 Building $148,551 |
| 2018 | $777.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 485 Sandswitch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1992.
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 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 485 Sandswitch Rd is moderate, ranking above 57% 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 57% of the US · lower than 62% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Legacy ISP Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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