Ellis County property record for 825 Dry Br Rd, Forreston, TX 76041
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 54.2 acres (2,362,694 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $240 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R190737 |
| Primary APN | R190737 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Lot Area | 2,362,694 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 825 DRY BRANCH RD |
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| City | FORRESTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76041-2710 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | 970 T I SMITH 54.24 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | T J SMITH |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | WAXAHACHIE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 61200 |
825 Dry Br Rd, an agricultural property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2024.
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 628 KING ST, CEDAR HILL, TX 75104-8116 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200735136 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2356 / 131 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 5, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000028546 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 825 DRY BRANCH RD, FORRESTON, TX 76041-2710 |
| Document Number | 0002431333 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2431333 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 209 OVERHILL DR, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165-1841 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 710 BARTON AVE, GLENN HEIGHTS, TX 75154-8687 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Date | Oct 1, 2024 |
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| Name | FRANCISCO CUEVAS AN UNMARRIED MAN |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 825 Dry Br Rd was $240, up 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 | Waxahachie Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,963 (+13.37%) Land $17,963 | $1,128,192 (-) Land $1,128,192 | |
| 2025 | $240.00 (+2%) | $15,844 Land $15,844 | $1,128,192 Land $1,128,192 |
| 2024 | $200.00 (+8.11%) | ||
| 2023 | $185.00 | $1,649,050 Land $1,649,050 | $1,649,050 Land $1,649,050 |
| 2018 | $308.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 825 Dry Br Rd 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 | 4 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 825 Dry Br Rd is moderate, ranking above 64% 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 64% of the US · above 49% 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 | 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.
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