5101 FM 55, Italy, TX 76651 Property Records

Ellis County property record for 5101 FM 55, Italy, TX 76651

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 2,806 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size2 acres (87,120 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$299,970 (Aug 2026)
Tax Bill$2,373 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2026 Mortgage
Aug 2026 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNR189983

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNR189983
Alternative APNs
  • 99091400000799101
  • 189983

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,806 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,126 sqft
1st Floor Area1,840 sqft
FlooringWood
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1966
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area87,120 sqft
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area518 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area518 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchCovered Porch
Porch Area224 sqft
Deck Area320 sqft
Storage Building280 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Location & Zoning

Street Address5101 FM 55
CityITALY
StateTX
Zip76651-3584
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description914 S RICHARDSON 2 ACRES
Legal SubdivisionS RICHARDSON
JurisdictionELLIS TX
Township / Civil DivisionWAXAHACHIE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1024
Census Tract61200

Owner

5101 FM 55 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2026.

Source: Ellis County records, as of September 2, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address5101 FM 55, ITALY, TX 76651-3584
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle Man

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 17, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Aug 17, 2026Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Aug 15, 2022Vendor's Lien, Transfer
DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY LTD

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 17, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 17, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 15, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202629764
Prior Transfer DateNov 12, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc0000027982
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionELLIS TX
Recording DateAug 17, 2026
Property Address5101 FM 55, ITALY, TX 76651-3584
Document Number0000029765
Instrument DateAug 14, 2026
Instrument202629765
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 9, 2026
Title CompanyTITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5171 FM 55, ITALY, TX 76651-3584
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000029765,
DateAug 17, 2026
Instrument202629765
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueSep 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

August 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionELLIS TX
Recording DateAug 17, 2026
Property Address5101 FM 55, ITALY, TX 76651-3584
Document Number0000029764
Instrument DateAug 14, 2026
Instrument202629764
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 23, 2026
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5101 FM 55, ITALY, TX 76651-3584
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000029765,
DateAug 17, 2026
Instrument202629765
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueSep 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

August 2022: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionELLIS TX
Recording DateAug 15, 2022
Property Address5101 FM 55, ITALY, TX 76651-3584
Document Number0002232455
Map ReferenceVOL 601 PG 129
Instrument DateAug 12, 2022
Instrument2232455
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5101 FM 55, 5101, ITALY, TX 76651-3584

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5101 FM 55, ITALY, TX 76651-3584

Mortgage

DateAug 15, 2022
Lender
NameDHI MORTGAGE COMPANY LTD
TypeMortgage Company
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

Mortgage

Document Number0002232456
DateAug 15, 2022
Instrument2232456
Lender
NameFIRST BANK & TRUST
TypeBank
AddressLUBBOCK, TX 79423
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5101 FM 55 was $2,373 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.3% from the year before.

Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyEllis County
Unified School DistrictAvalon Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$325,477 (+1%)$354,496 (+4.94%) Land $90,000 Building $264,496
2025$2,373.00 (-0.29%) Homeowner's exemption$295,888$337,814 Land $89,100 Building $248,714
2024$2,380.00
2023$283,550 Land $60,000 Building $223,550$283,550 Land $60,000 Building $223,550
2018$700.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5101 FM 55 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 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

Wildfire risk around 5101 FM 55 is moderate, ranking above 52% 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 RiskModerate
above 52% of the US · lower than 71% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemAVALON WSC
serves 1,218 people · EPA ID TX0700019
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJul 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
currently in violation since Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting16
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Nextlink
Fixed Wireless
500 / 100
Rise Broadband
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
Legacy ISP
Fixed Wireless
50 / 10

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