Ellis County property record for 8540 FM 879, Palmer, TX 75152
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,722 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.87 acres (37,897 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,898 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R178859 |
| Primary APN | R178859 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,722 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,397 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,134 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 37,897 sqft (0.87 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 675 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 640 sqft |
| Storage Building | 308 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 8540 FM 879 |
|---|---|
| City | PALMER |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75152-9126 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 3 4 R PENA Q-I0 .87 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | R-PENA |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ENNIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 61700 |
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8540 FM 879, PALMER, TX 75152-9126 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000035294 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $239,617 (-4.4%) Land $85,000 Building $154,617 | $239,617 (-4.61%) Land $85,000 Building $154,617 | |
| 2025 | $1,898.00 (-5.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $250,633 (-31.12%) | $251,200 (-30.97%) Land $85,000 Building $166,200 |
| 2024 | $2,008.00 (-59.1%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,910.00 (+188.31%) | $363,880 Land $180,000 Building $183,880 | $363,880 Land $180,000 Building $183,880 |
| 2018 | $1,703.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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