Ellis County property record for 505 E Decatur St, Ennis, TX 75119
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,764 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,882 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $867 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R161635 |
| Primary APN | R161635 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,764 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,114 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,764 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,882 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 538 sqft |
| Deck Area | 528 sqft |
| Storage Building | 264 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 505 E DECATUR ST |
|---|---|
| City | ENNIS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75119-4203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT W1/2 OF 3 BLK 1 SMITH ADDN .158 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITH ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | W1 |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ENNIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 61600 |
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 E DECATUR ST, ENNIS, TX 75119-4203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000029571 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $109,776 (+1%) | $269,586 (+6.27%) Land $55,000 Building $214,586 | |
| 2025 | $867.00 (+63.89%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $99,796 (-53.63%) Land $55,000 Building $198,691 | $253,691 (+17.88%) Land $55,000 Building $198,691 |
| 2024 | $529.00 (+28.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $412.00 (+38.26%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $215,214 Land $45,000 Building $170,214 | $215,214 Land $45,000 Building $170,214 |
| 2018 | $298.00 |
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 | 2 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 | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 91% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 326 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications.
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