New Roof!! Find your secluded luxury in Ellis county. On one acre and no restrictions, this home is a country lovers dream as it offers seclusion from the city life, but is still just a 20 minute commute to Dallas. The large 1200 sqft shop is a handyman's dream, tall enough for a lift and wide enough to park any project you desire. Use the second living area and bar to throw your house warming party. Centrally located to Waxahachie, Red Oak, and Ennis. Stainless steel appliances to convey.
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$199Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Joshua White• John Hill, Broker
Bought with Maurice Lee• Keller Williams Frisco Stars
3 bedroom, 2 bath home with split master on one acre with fantastic views. Corner brick fireplace in main living room. Living room 2 is a professional garage conversion with bar area. 30x40 building (no electric or plumbing) can be used as shop or covered parking or both.
Public Records
Mar 26, 2012
Sold
*
NTREIS #11719791
Mar 23, 2012
Sold
*
Mar 8, 2012
Pending
—
Feb 26, 2012
Contingent
—
Feb 9, 2012
Listed
$165,000
$79/sq ft
Great home on 1 acre out in the country! This 3 bedroom 2 bath home has it all! 30x40 Worshop to park vehicles or to use for whatever your heart desires. Shows like a model! The second living area is a garage conversion with a bar. This home features tile and carpet flooring, huge bar and loads of cabinets in kitchen, ceiling fans throughout, fireplace and much more! Buyer to verify square footage. $3000 towards closing costs offered.
Public Records
Nov 3, 2005
Sold
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,030 (+9.1%)
$125,000 + $269,051
$394,051
2024
$5,526 (+3.7%)
$85,000 + $298,989
$383,989
2023
$5,331 (+63.7%)
$85,000 + $285,251
$370,251
2022
$3,258 (+4.4%)
2021
$3,119 (+0.8%)
$37,500 + $152,490
$189,990
2020
$3,095 (−22.7%)
$33,750 + $149,100
$182,850
2019
$4,002 (−2.5%)
$45,000 + $172,780
$217,780
2018
$4,104 (+14.2%)
$25,000 + $189,000
$214,000
2017
$3,594 (+25.9%)
$25,000 + $173,530
$198,530
2016
$2,855 (−1.4%)
$25,000 + $173,530
$198,530
2015
$2,895 (+2.1%)
$25,000 + $133,740
$158,740
2013
$2,836 (+18.5%)
$25,000 + $133,360
$158,360
2012
$2,393 (+2.8%)
$30,000 + $131,730
$161,730
2011
$2,328 (−1.8%)
$19,500 + $123,390
$142,890
2010
$2,371 (+10.4%)
2009
$2,148
Tax history for 261 Newton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,030 (+9.1%)
$125,000 + $269,051
$394,051
2024
$5,526 (+3.7%)
$85,000 + $298,989
$383,989
2023
$5,331 (+63.7%)
$85,000 + $285,251
$370,251
2022
$3,258 (+4.4%)
2021
$3,119 (+0.8%)
$37,500 + $152,490
$189,990
2020
$3,095 (−22.7%)
$33,750 + $149,100
$182,850
2019
$4,002 (−2.5%)
$45,000 + $172,780
$217,780
2018
$4,104 (+14.2%)
$25,000 + $189,000
$214,000
2017
$3,594 (+25.9%)
$25,000 + $173,530
$198,530
2016
$2,855 (−1.4%)
$25,000 + $173,530
$198,530
2015
$2,895 (+2.1%)
$25,000 + $133,740
$158,740
2013
$2,836 (+18.5%)
$25,000 + $133,360
$158,360
2012
$2,393 (+2.8%)
$30,000 + $131,730
$161,730
2011
$2,328 (−1.8%)
$19,500 + $123,390
$142,890
2010
$2,371 (+10.4%)
2009
$2,148
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,096
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ellis County
APN
000000222055
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Covered Spaces: 4
Parking Features: 2-Car Single Doors, Additional Parking, Covered, Off Street
Parking & Garage
Has Garage
Garage Spaces: 4
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Fireplace Information
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Other
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Other
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
Number Of Living Areas: 2
Number Of Dining Areas: 1
Living Area: 2096.00
Levels: One
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Interior Features: Built-in Features, Cable TV Available, Double Vanity, Dry Bar, High Speed Internet Available, Wet Bar, Other
Exterior
Building Information
Roof: Composition
Construction Materials: Brick, Siding
Foundation Details: Slab
Pool Information
Has Pool
Farm Information
Barns Count: 0
Lot Information
Lake Pump YN: No
Lot Size: 1 to < 3 Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.0000
Lot Size Area: 1.0000
Lot Size Square Feet: 43560.0000
Lot Size Units: Acres
Parcel Number: 222055
RATIO List Price By Lot Size Acr: 395000.00000
Will Subdivide: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Accessibility Features YN: No
Property Attached YN: No
Multi Parcel IDYN: No
Property Key: 48139|222055|1|44461770
Property Match: APN
Restrictions: Building
US Property MUI: 409947492
Building Information
Year Built: 2001
Year Built Details: Preowned
Smart Home Features Appor Pass Y: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: 3 R PENA 1 ACRES
Unexempt Taxes: 3119
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: VA
Loan Type: Treat As Clear
Second Mortgage YN: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Municipal Utility District YN: No
Utilities: Aerobic Septic
Location
HOA Information
Association Type: None
School Information
Elementary School Name: Ingram
High School Name: Ferris
Junior High School Name: Ferris
School District: Ferris ISD
Location Information
County Or Parish: Ellis
Country: United States
Directions: On Newton Rd in Ferris
Latitude: 32.49149300
Longitude: -96.59657000
Geocode Confidence: High
Subdivision Name: R Pena
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,096
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: —
County: Ellis County
APN: 000000222055
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026