Ellis County property record for 947 Shankle Rd, Ennis, TX 75119
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,516 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 1.86 acres (81,022 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $362 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R177894 |
| Primary APN | R177894 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,516 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,784 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 81,022 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 268 sqft |
| Canopy | 1,040 sqft |
| Storage Building | 160 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 947 SHANKLE RD |
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| City | ENNIS |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75119-0113 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | 3 R PENA 1.86 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | R PENA |
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ENNIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 61700 |
947 Shankle Rd, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2026.
Source: Ellis County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 947 SHANKLE RD, ENNIS, TX 75119-0113 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 19, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017656 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELLIS TX |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 947 SHANKLE RD, ENNIS, TX 75119-0113 |
| Document Number | 0000017656 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202617656 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 947 SHANKLE RD, ENNIS, TX 75119-0113 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 947 Shankle Rd was $362 with exemptions applied.
Source: Ellis County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis County |
| Unified School District | Ennis Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $236,380 (+1%) | $345,679 (+44.03%) Land $150,000 Building $195,679 | |
| 2025 | $362.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $214,891 | $240,000 Land $37,200 Building $202,800 |
| 2024 | $362.00 | ||
| 2023 | $177,595 | $221,825 Land $31,620 Building $190,205 | |
| 2018 | $1,068.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 947 Shankle Rd 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 947 Shankle Rd is moderate, ranking above 61% 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 61% of the US · above 44% 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 13 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 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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