Ellis County property record for 718 E Jefferson St, Waxahachie, TX 75165
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.281 acres (12,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $504 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R234251 |
| Primary APN | R234251 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,392 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,472 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,392 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Frame |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,227 sqft (0.281 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 350 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 718 E JEFFERSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | WAXAHACHIE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75165-3834 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 4B 2 FEARS-REV 0.2807 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | FEARS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4B |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WAXAHACHIE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 60400 |
718 E Jefferson St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2009.
Source: Ellis County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 718 E JEFFERSON ST, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165-3834 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2009 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 200914102 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2458 / 2466 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 718 E Jefferson St was $504 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.2% from the year before.
Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis County |
| Municipality | Waxahachie City |
| Unified School District | Waxahachie Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $75,841 (+1%) | $209,533 (-1.66%) Land $90,000 Building $119,533 | |
| 2025 | $504.00 (+1.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $68,946 Land $70,000 Building $143,067 | $213,067 Land $70,000 Building $143,067 |
| 2024 | $498.00 (+8.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $458.00 Homeowner's exemption | $188,583 Land $65,000 Building $123,583 | $188,583 Land $65,000 Building $123,583 |
| 2018 | $513.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 718 E Jefferson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2007.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2007–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
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 718 E Jefferson St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 WAXAHACHIE serves 50,814 people · EPA ID TX0700008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| 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 | 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 254 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 200 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 300 / 60 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| fiberfly Fixed Wireless | 100 / 30 |
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