Ellis County property record for 8400 FM 879, Palmer, TX 75152
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,712 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 24.5 acres (1,068,788 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $465,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,368 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage Mar 2020 Construction Loan + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R178792 |
| Primary APN | R178792 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,712 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,508 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,068,788 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 554 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 442 sqft |
| Greenhouse | 363 sqft |
| Storage Building | 108 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 8400 FM 879 |
|---|---|
| City | PALMER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75152-9125 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | 3 11 R PENA Q-H 24.536 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | R-PENA |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ENNIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 61700 |
8400 FM 879, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8400 FM 879, PALMER, TX 75152-9125 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage PRIMARY RESID'L MTG |
| Mar 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage GATEWAY MTG GRP |
| Oct 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST FIN'L BK&TR |
| Aug 28, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage FIRST FIN'L BK&TR |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201633419 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 30, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000033417 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Property Address | 8400 FM 879, PALMER, TX 75152-9125 |
| Document Number | 0000012550 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 8400 FM 879 PALMER TX 751529125, PALMER, TX 75152-9125 |
| Document Number | 0000012550 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 12550 |
| Name | PRIMARY RESID'L MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 19, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 8400 FM 879, PALMER, TX 75152-9125 |
| Document Number | 0000007655 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7655 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 8380 FM 879 PALMER TX 75152, PALMER, TX 75152 |
| Document Number | 0000007655 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7655 |
| Name | GATEWAY MTG GRP |
|---|---|
| Address | JENKS, OK 74037 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.2% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Property Address | 8400 FM 879, PALMER, TX 75152-9125 |
| Document Number | 0000030991 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 8400 FM 879 PALMER TX 75152, PALMER, TX 75152 |
| Document Number | 0000030991 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 30991 |
| Name | FIRST FIN'L BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FORT WORTH, TX 76110 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 30, 2047 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Property Address | 8400 FM 879, PALMER, TX 75152-9125 |
| Document Number | 0000027565 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 103 VALLEY VIEW DR WAXAHACHIE TX 751674812, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75167-4812 |
| Document Number | 0000027565 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 27565 |
| Name | FIRST FIN'L BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165-1312 |
| Term | 12 Months |
|---|---|
| Due | Sep 25, 2018 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8400 FM 879 was $4,368 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.7% 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 | $435,228 (+0.36%) Land $26,420 Building $408,808 | $865,000 (+4.93%) Land $456,192 Building $408,808 | |
| 2025 | $4,368.00 (+0.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $433,659 Land $24,021 Building $409,638 | $824,358 Land $414,720 Building $409,638 |
| 2024 | $4,336.00 (+10.87%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,911.00 Homeowner's exemption | $368,908 | $776,736 Land $352,512 Building $424,224 |
| 2018 | $6,319.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8400 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 8400 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 |
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