Ellis County property record for 6950 FM 879, Palmer, TX 75152
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,408 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $497,420 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,060 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R178263 |
| Primary APN | R178263 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,408 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,370 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,408 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 682 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 308 sqft |
| Storage Building | 100 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 6950 FM 879 |
|---|---|
| City | PALMER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75152-9102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 3 R PENA, 2.0000 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | R PENA |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ENNIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 61700 |
6950 FM 879 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6950 FM 879, PALMER, TX 75152-9102 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202246929 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 6950 FM 879, PALMER, TX 75152-9102 |
| Document Number | 0002246929 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2246929 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Title Company | REPUBLIC TITLE OF TEXAS |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6950 FM 879, PALMER, TX 75152-9102 |
| Document Number | 0002246930 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2246930 |
| Name | CITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6950 FM 879 was $5,060 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.5% 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 | $436,606 (-4.04%) Land $150,000 Building $286,606 | $436,606 (-4.04%) Land $150,000 Building $286,606 | |
| 2025 | $5,060.00 (-2.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $455,000 Land $120,000 Building $335,000 | $455,000 Land $120,000 Building $335,000 |
| 2024 | $5,188.00 (-15.05%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,107.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $492,570 Land $120,000 Building $372,570 | $492,570 Land $120,000 Building $372,570 |
| 2018 | $2,257.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6950 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 6950 FM 879 is moderate, ranking above 66% 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 66% of the US · above 53% 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 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Point Broadband, Wi-Five Broadband.
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