Ellis County property record for 500 Chmelar Rd, Ennis, TX 75119
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,500 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 12.2 acres (532,077 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,814 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R177801 |
| Primary APN | R177801 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,500 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,948 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 736 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 532,077 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 376 sqft |
| Deck Area | 196 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 500 CHMELAR RD |
|---|---|
| City | ENNIS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75119-0041 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | 3 R PENA 12.2148 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | R PENA |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ENNIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3070 |
| Census Tract | 61700 |
500 Chmelar Rd, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2015.
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 CHMELAR RD, ENNIS, TX 75119-0041 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201510996 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 14, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000010996 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 500 Chmelar Rd was $2,814 with a homeowner's exemption, down 7.3% 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 | $273,399 (-10.12%) Land $49,313 Building $224,086 | $517,241 (-2.91%) Land $293,155 Building $224,086 | |
| 2025 | $2,814.00 (-7.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $304,169 Land $46,251 Building $257,918 | $532,751 Land $274,833 Building $257,918 |
| 2024 | $3,035.00 (+12.99%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,686.00 Homeowner's exemption | $262,940 | $533,266 Land $268,726 Building $264,540 |
| 2018 | $2,783.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 500 Chmelar 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 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 500 Chmelar Rd is moderate, ranking above 68% 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 68% of the US · above 56% 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 | EAST GARRETT WSC serves 1,710 people · EPA ID TX0700024 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF ENNIS |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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.
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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Point Broadband Fixed Wireless | 40 / 40 |
May also be available: AT&T.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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