Ellis County property record for 8040 S Hwy 77, Forreston, TX 76041
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,735 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.574 acres (25,003 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,414 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R163537 |
| Primary APN | R163537 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,735 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,763 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,357 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 25,003 sqft (0.574 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 378 sqft |
| Pool Area | 1 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Storage Building | 160 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 8040 S HIGHWAY 77 |
|---|---|
| City | FORRESTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76041 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT PT OF 4;5;6;7;8;10;11;12;17;18;19 BLK 7 O T FORRESTON .574 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | O T FORRESTON |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WAXAHACHIE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1075 |
| Census Tract | 61100 |
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1060 E WOODRIDGE RD, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165-7005 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis County |
| Unified School District | Waxahachie Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $311,827 (+38.59%) Land $99,000 Building $212,827 | $311,827 (+38.59%) Land $99,000 Building $212,827 | |
| 2025 | $3,414.00 (+10.31%) | $225,000 (+32.35%) Land $79,200 Building $145,800 | $225,000 (+32.35%) Land $79,200 Building $145,800 |
| 2024 | $3,095.00 (+17.19%) | ||
| 2023 | $170,000 Land $82,500 Building $87,500 | $170,000 Land $82,500 Building $87,500 | |
| 2018 | $2,641.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1987–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2024 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 87% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | NASH FORRESTON WSC serves 2,277 people · EPA ID TX0700025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF WAXAHACHIE |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 105 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 |
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