Ellis County property record for 8263 FM 879, Palmer, TX 75152
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,462 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 10.5 acres (457,380 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,177 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R178863 |
| Primary APN | R178863 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,462 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,263 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,818 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 644 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 457,380 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 621 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 8263 FM 879 |
|---|---|
| City | PALMER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75152-9123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 3 R PENA 7A Q-I 10.5 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | R-PENA |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ENNIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 61700 |
8263 FM 879 is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2016.
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1015 FERRIS AVE, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165-2588 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 24, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 201627509 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8263 FM 879 was $5,177, up 12.5% from the year before.
Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis County |
| Unified School District | Palmer Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $300,000 (-17.47%) Land $280,000 Building $20,000 | $300,000 (-17.47%) Land $280,000 Building $20,000 | |
| 2025 | $5,177.00 (+12.52%) | $363,517 Land $280,000 Building $83,517 | $363,517 Land $280,000 Building $83,517 |
| 2024 | $4,601.00 (-0.32%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,616.00 | $333,344 Land $250,000 Building $83,344 | $333,344 Land $250,000 Building $83,344 |
| 2018 | $2,112.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8263 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 8263 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 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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