Ellis County property record for 497 Strait Ln, Waxahachie, TX 75165
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,640 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,407 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $345,300 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,695 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Jun 2020 Loan Modification + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R278578 |
| Primary APN | R278578 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,640 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,170 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,640 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,407 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 497 STRAIT LN |
|---|---|
| City | WAXAHACHIE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75165-1679 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 21 BLK 40 HAVEN PH 1 .193 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | HAVEN PH 1 |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WAXAHACHIE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 60212 |
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 497 STRAIT LN, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165-1679 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2021 | Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer TOWN SQUARE MTG |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage FIRST UNITED BK |
| Feb 26, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer LEGACY BK/TX |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021615 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000615 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 497 STRAIT LN, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165-1679 |
| Document Number | 0000000615 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 615 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 497 STRAIT LN WAXAHACHIE TX 751651679, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165-1679 |
| Document Number | 616 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 616 |
| Name | TOWN SQUARE MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75248 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 5, 2051 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Property Address | 497 STRAIT LN, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165-1679 |
| Document Number | 0000020768 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 840 E INTERSTATE 20 ARLINGTON TX 760181131, ARLINGTON, TX 76018-1131 |
| Document Number | 0000020768 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20768 |
| Name | FIRST UNITED BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 6100 PRESTON RD # 200, FRISCO, TX 75034-5863 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2020 |
| Property Address | 497 STRAIT LN, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165-1679 |
| Document Number | 0000006375 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6375 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 840 E INTERSTATE 20 ARLINGTON TX 760181131, ARLINGTON, TX 76018-1131 |
| Document Number | 6376 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6376 |
| Name | LEGACY BK/TX |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PLANO, TX 75024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis County |
| Municipality | Waxahachie City |
| Unified School District | Waxahachie Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $427,898 (-5.56%) Land $90,000 Building $337,898 | $427,898 (-5.56%) Land $90,000 Building $337,898 | |
| 2025 | $7,695.00 (+3.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $453,111 (-12.62%) Land $70,000 Building $383,111 | $453,111 (-12.62%) Land $70,000 Building $383,111 |
| 2024 | $7,449.00 (+10.39%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,748.00 Homeowner's exemption | $518,581 Land $70,000 Building $448,581 | $518,581 Land $70,000 Building $448,581 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 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 45% of the US · lower than 81% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 WAXAHACHIE serves 50,814 people · EPA ID TX0700008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| 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 | 1 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 595 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Element8 Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| fiberfly Fixed Wireless | 100 / 30 |
May also be available: Rise Broadband, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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