Have you always wanted a cabin in the woods - to get off the grid - just retire or have a cozy weekend retreat?? Well, here it is! Cute cottage on 3.88 acres under towering trees. Big deck for relaxing or entertaining. Inside loft for storage. 30x40 metal building with electricity; lots of possibilities with this unique property. All appliances, tractor and mower remain with the property. Buyer or buyer's agent to verify square footage, schools and room measurements. All electric with Navarro Co-op and refreshing well water. Stay alert for a bee hive on the back of the property. Property to be sold as is. Various items in the house are negotiable as well as various items in the shop.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
3.88 acresLot Size
$172Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Shirley Martinez• City Real Estate
Bought with Veronica Romero• Texas Premier Realty North Cen
Cute, cute cottage with 2 bedroom 1 bath on 3.88 acres. Tall towering trees, big deck back patio for entertaining. Inside loft for storage or could be converted for play area. 30x40 metal building with electricity, lots of possibilities with this unique property. Buyer to verify square footage and schools. Needs 2 hr notice for showings.
Public Records
Oct 31, 2002
Sold
*
Public Records
Oct 6, 1995
Sold
*
$10/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 31, 1990
Sold
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,768 (−14.5%)
$170,000 + $83,000
$253,000
2025
$4,408 (+7.6%)
$165,000 + $131,000
$296,000
2024
$4,095 (+4.6%)
$145,000 + $130,000
$275,000
2023
$3,916 (−2.7%)
$130,000 + $132,800
$262,800
2022
$4,026 (+79.2%)
$120,000 + $116,987
$236,987
2021
$2,246 (−1.5%)
$42,750 + $82,515
$125,265
2020
$2,280 (+16.3%)
$42,750 + $82,515
$125,265
2019
$1,960 (−0.7%)
$30,000 + $76,000
$106,000
2018
$1,973 (+2.4%)
$30,000 + $73,290
$103,290
2017
$1,928 (−1.3%)
$30,000 + $69,940
$99,940
2016
$1,954 (+2.3%)
$30,000 + $69,940
$99,940
2015
$1,911 (−0.5%)
$30,000 + $70,030
$100,030
2013
$1,921 (+176.6%)
$30,000 + $67,580
$97,580
2012
$694 (−1.9%)
$30,000 + $68,380
$98,380
2011
$708
$24,750 + $12,300
$37,050
2010
$708 (+0.1%)
2009
$707
Tax history for 1330 Sandswitch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,768 (−14.5%)
$170,000 + $83,000
$253,000
2025
$4,408 (+7.6%)
$165,000 + $131,000
$296,000
2024
$4,095 (+4.6%)
$145,000 + $130,000
$275,000
2023
$3,916 (−2.7%)
$130,000 + $132,800
$262,800
2022
$4,026 (+79.2%)
$120,000 + $116,987
$236,987
2021
$2,246 (−1.5%)
$42,750 + $82,515
$125,265
2020
$2,280 (+16.3%)
$42,750 + $82,515
$125,265
2019
$1,960 (−0.7%)
$30,000 + $76,000
$106,000
2018
$1,973 (+2.4%)
$30,000 + $73,290
$103,290
2017
$1,928 (−1.3%)
$30,000 + $69,940
$99,940
2016
$1,954 (+2.3%)
$30,000 + $69,940
$99,940
2015
$1,911 (−0.5%)
$30,000 + $70,030
$100,030
2013
$1,921 (+176.6%)
$30,000 + $67,580
$97,580
2012
$694 (−1.9%)
$30,000 + $68,380
$98,380
2011
$708
$24,750 + $12,300
$37,050
2010
$708 (+0.1%)
2009
$707
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Exclusions: Bee keeping equipment and bee hive on the property.
Restrictions: No Restrictions
For Sale
Property Features
# of Stories: 1
Dishwasher, Range/Oven (Electric), Refrigerator
Security Features: Fire/Smoke
Land Information
Soil Type: Black
Lot Information
Features: Acreage, Heavily Treed
Size: 3-4.99 Acres
Lot Size Units: Acres
Area: 3.882
Area Sq. Ft.: 169,099.92
Parcel Number: 189665
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: 889 R RAY 3.882 ACRES
Unexempt Taxes: $2,280
Financial Information
Financing Proposed: Cash, Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
All Weather Road, Asphalt, No City Services, Outside City Limits, Septic, Well
Green Features
Ceiling Fans
Location
School Information
Elementary School Name: Houston
Intermediate School Name: Ennis
Junior High School Name: Ennis
High School Name: Ennis
School District: Ennis ISD
Location Information
Subdivision Name: R Ray
Country: United States
Directions: Go 3.4 miles from Hwy 287 on Hwy 34 toward Bardwell to FM 985. Turn onto FM 985 and go 3.9 miles to Sandswitch. Take Sandswitch exit. From FM 985 on Sandswitch go 1.3 miles. Turn left on Sandswitch and go 0.9 miles to 1330 Sandswitch. Property on the right. SOP.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,696
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.88 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Ellis County
APN: 000000189665
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Other
Available Documents
Aerial Photo, Survey Available
Around this home
Schools
Houston Elementary School
Public 1-3 • Assigned • 6.1mi
6/10
Ennis Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.4mi
4/10
Ennis High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 110° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
61% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ennis, TX • 75119
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
June and 5.3 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.