Ellis County property record for 5501 FM 879, Ennis, TX 75119
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,506 sqft · built 2025 |
| Lot Size | 0.234 acres (10,193 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $293,812 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,260 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage Nov 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R303999 |
| Primary APN | R303999 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,506 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,991 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,506 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 2025 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2025 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,193 sqft (0.234 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 5501 FM 879 |
|---|---|
| City | ENNIS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75119-7247 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 BLK A GARRETT SEVEN PH 2 0.234 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | GARRETT SEVEN PH 2 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ENNIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3057 |
| Census Tract | 61700 |
5501 FM 879 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Ellis County records, as of September 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5501 FM 879, ENNIS, TX 75119-7247 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202631968 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5501 FM 879, ENNIS, TX 75119-7247 |
| Document Number | 0000031968 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202631968 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5501 FM 879, ENNIS, TX 75119-7247 |
| Document Number | 0000031969, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202631969 |
| Name | FIRST COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5501 E GIBSON ST, ENNIS, TX 75119 |
| Document Number | 0002333817 |
| Map Reference | CAB O SL 28&29 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2333817 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 430, PALMER, TX 75152-0430 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1111 BLUEGRASS CT, MIDLOTHIAN, TX 76065-5441 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5501 FM 879 was $1,260, up 19.4% from the year before.
Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis County |
| Municipality | Garrett Town |
| Unified School District | Ennis Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $305,745 (+370.38%) Land $65,000 Building $240,745 | $305,745 (+370.38%) Land $65,000 Building $240,745 | |
| 2025 | $1,260.00 (+19.43%) | $65,000 Land $65,000 | $65,000 Land $65,000 |
| 2024 | $1,055.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5501 FM 879 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 5501 FM 879 is moderate, ranking above 53% 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 53% of the US · lower than 70% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GARRETT COMMUNITY WATER private · serves 864 people · EPA ID TX0700026 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF ENNIS |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 200 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 300 / 60 |
| fiberfly Fixed Wireless | 100 / 30 |
May also be available: Wi-Five Broadband.
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