8426 FM 879, Palmer, TX 75152 Property Records

Ellis County property record for 8426 FM 879, Palmer, TX 75152

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,358 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	2.48 acres (108,029 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$130,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill	$2,283 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`R178864`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`R178864`
Alternative APNs	`99.0003.908.026.00.110` `99000390802601110` `R310213` `310213`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,358 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,442 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,358 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1965
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	108,029 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Covered Porch
Porch Area	144 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	640 sqft
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Window A/C
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	8426 FM 879
City	PALMER
State	TX
Zip	75152-9125
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	3 26 R PENA Q-H 2.48 ACRES
Legal Subdivision	R-PENA
Jurisdiction	ELLIS TX
Township / Civil Division	ENNIS
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3013
Census Tract	61700

Owner

8426 FM 879 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2020.

Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	PO BOX 107, RICHLAND, TX 76681-0107
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 30, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 30, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 14, 2008
Deed Document Number	202025911
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 23, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0000025911
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ELLIS TX
Recording Date	Jul 30, 2020
Property Address	8426 FM 879, PALMER, TX 75152-9125
Document Number	0000025911
Instrument Date	Jul 23, 2020
Instrument	25911
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 7, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Married Couple
Address	PO BOX 107 RICHLAND TX 766810107, RICHLAND, TX 76681-0107

Mortgage

Document Number	25912
Date	Jul 30, 2020
Instrument	25912

Lender

Name	TEXASLENDING.COM
Address	DALLAS, TX 75244

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 29, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 8426 FM 879 was $2,283 with exemptions applied.

Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Ellis County
Unified School District	Palmer Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$315,452 (-3.2%) Land $175,000 Building $140,452	$315,452 (-32.56%) Land $175,000 Building $140,452
2025	$2,283.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption	$325,883	$467,756 Land $320,000 Building $147,756
2023	$3,843.00	$284,848 Land $140,000 Building $144,848	$284,848 Land $140,000 Building $144,848
2018	$945.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 8426 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

Wildfire risk around 8426 FM 879 is moderate, ranking above 69% 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 69% of the US · above 58% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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