Ellis County property record for 8445 FM 879, Palmer, TX 75152
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,550 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 2.5 acres (108,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $689 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R178862 |
| Primary APN | R178862 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,550 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,178 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,616 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 108,900 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 1 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Deck Area | 112 sqft |
| Canopy | 264 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 8445 FM 879 |
|---|---|
| City | PALMER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75152-9124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 3 7 R PENA Q-I2.5 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | R-PENA |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ENNIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 61700 |
8445 FM 879 is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8445 FM 879, PALMER, TX 75152-9124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8445 FM 879, PALMER, TX 75152-9124 |
| Document Number | 0002600724 |
| Map Reference | CAB A SL 25 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2600724 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 506 W CAMDEN ST, RICE, TX 75155-2519 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8445 FM 879, PALMER, TX 75152-9124 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8445 FM 879 was $689 with exemptions applied, down 34.8% 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 | $249,383 (+13.97%) | $404,193 (+4.07%) Land $185,000 Building $219,193 | |
| 2025 | $689.00 (-34.75%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $218,822 | $388,377 Land $175,000 Building $213,377 |
| 2024 | $1,056.00 (+9.54%) | ||
| 2023 | $964.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $396,409 Land $160,000 Building $236,409 | $396,409 Land $160,000 Building $236,409 |
| 2018 | $1,842.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8445 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 8445 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 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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