Ellis County property record for 5956 FM 879, Ennis, TX 75119
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,800 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,517 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R186582 |
| Primary APN | R186582 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,800 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,632 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Deck Area | 288 sqft |
| Storage Building | 400 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 5956 FM 879 |
|---|---|
| City | ENNIS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75119-0904 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | 605 G KIRK 2 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | G KIRK |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ENNIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3089 |
| Census Tract | 61700 |
5956 FM 879, an agricultural property, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5972 FM 879, ENNIS, TX 75119-0904 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5956 FM 879 was $4,517, up 1.3% from the year before.
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 | $210,818 (+1.26%) Land $33,800 Building $177,018 | $210,818 (+1.26%) Land $33,800 Building $177,018 | |
| 2025 | $4,517.00 (+1.3%) | $208,186 Land $27,200 Building $180,986 | $208,186 Land $27,200 Building $180,986 |
| 2024 | $4,459.00 (-24.05%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,871.00 | $272,591 Land $27,000 Building $245,591 | $272,591 Land $27,000 Building $245,591 |
| 2018 | $2,392.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5956 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 5956 FM 879 is moderate, ranking above 59% 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 59% of the US · above 42% 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 | 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 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 300 / 60 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, Legacy ISP, Spectrum.
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