Ellis County property record for 861 Newport Dr, Ferris, TX 75125
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,829 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,011 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $291,550 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $7,248 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R301562 |
| Primary APN | R301562 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,829 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,328 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,829 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,011 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 399 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 214 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 861 NEWPORT DR |
|---|---|
| City | FERRIS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75125-1131 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 BLK G BLUFF SPRINGS PH 1 0.138 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | BLUFF SPRINGS PH 1 |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | FERRIS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 60103 |
861 Newport Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2024.
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 861 NEWPORT DR, FERRIS, TX 75125-1131 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20249981 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Property Address | 861 NEWPORT DR, FERRIS, TX 75125-1131 |
| Document Number | 0002409981 |
| Map Reference | DOC NO2023-23116 CAB |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2409981 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 861 NEWPORT DR, FERRIS, TX 75125-1131 |
| Document Number | 0002409982 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2409982 |
| Name | DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY LTD |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 861 Newport Dr was $7,248, up 45% from the year before.
Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis County |
| Unified School District | Ferris Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $290,171 (+1.48%) Land $60,000 Building $230,171 | $290,171 (+1.48%) Land $60,000 Building $230,171 | |
| 2025 | $7,248.00 (+45.05%) | $285,952 Land $55,000 Building $230,952 | $285,952 Land $55,000 Building $230,952 |
| 2024 | $4,997.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 861 Newport Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2018.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
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 861 Newport Dr is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · lower than 77% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 367 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Wi-Five Broadband Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Rise Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 200 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 300 / 75 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Hotwire Communications.
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