Ellis County property record for 847 Dry Br Rd, Forreston, TX 76041
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,234 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (435,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 99097000001801112 |
| Primary APN | 99097000001801112 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,234 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,754 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 435,600 sqft (10 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 750 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 592 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 198 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 99097000001801112 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 847 DRY BRANCH RD |
| City | FORRESTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 76041-2710 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | SUBD:T J SMITH |
| Legal Subdivision | T J SMITH |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 61200 |
847 Dry Br Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2015.
Source: Ellis County records, as of December 1, 2023
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 18, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000010822 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis County |
| Unified School District | Waxahachie Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $249,231 | $538,358 Land $302,750 Building $235,608 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 847 Dry Br Rd in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 847 Dry Br Rd is moderate, ranking above 65% 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 65% of the US · above 51% 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 | NASH FORRESTON WSC serves 2,277 people · EPA ID TX0700025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF WAXAHACHIE |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Legacy ISP Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
May also be available: AT&T, fiberfly, Rise Broadband, T-Mobile.
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