Ellis County property record for 8403 FM 879, Palmer, TX 75152
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,514 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 117 acres (5,106,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $750 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R178798 |
| Primary APN | R178798 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,514 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,226 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Lot Area | 5,106,800 sqft |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 468 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 8403 FM 879 |
|---|---|
| City | PALMER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75152-9124 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | 3 9 R PENA Q-H 117.236 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | R-PENA |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ENNIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 61700 |
8403 FM 879, an agricultural property, is owned by a company that acquired it in November 2013.
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4347 W NORTHWEST HWY, 1130-359, DALLAS, TX 75220-3864 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 201325823 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2732 / 2194 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8403 FM 879 was $750, down 28.1% 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 | $102,620 (+94.83%) Land $59,434 Building $43,186 | $2,012,751 (+88.31%) Land $1,969,565 Building $43,186 | |
| 2025 | $750.00 (-28.09%) | $52,672 Land $41,172 Building $11,500 | $1,068,826 Land $1,057,326 Building $11,500 |
| 2024 | $1,043.00 (-10.63%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,167.00 | $757,952 Land $703,416 Building $54,536 | $757,952 Land $703,416 Building $54,536 |
| 2018 | $5,918.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8403 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 8403 FM 879 is high, ranking above 72% 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 | High above 72% of the US · above 62% 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Wi-Five Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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