Ellis County property record for 8207 FM 879, Palmer, TX 75152
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,876 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $148,400 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $694 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R178789 |
| Primary APN | R178789 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,876 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,580 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,876 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 8207 FM 879 |
|---|---|
| City | PALMER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75152-9123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 3 10 R PENA Q-H1 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | R-PENA |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ENNIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 61700 |
8207 FM 879 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2015.
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8207 FM 879, PALMER, TX 75152-9123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201528209 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 28, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0024940106 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Property Address | 8207 FM 879, PALMER, TX 75152-9123 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0002212615 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2212615 |
| Name | GATEWAY FIRST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | JENKS, OK 74037 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8207 FM 879 was $694 with a homeowner's exemption, down 24.2% from the year before.
Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis County |
| Unified School District | Palmer Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $168,331 (+1%) | $354,721 (-4.21%) Land $120,000 Building $234,721 | |
| 2025 | $694.00 (-24.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $153,028 | $370,300 Land $120,000 Building $250,300 |
| 2024 | $916.00 (+33.92%) | ||
| 2023 | $684.00 Homeowner's exemption | $295,000 Land $80,000 Building $215,000 | $295,000 Land $80,000 Building $215,000 |
| 2018 | $1,332.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8207 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 8207 FM 879 is moderate, ranking above 65% 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 65% of the US · above 51% 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Wi-Five Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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