This is one that any Realtor will want to show to their clients. This home is move-in ready as it has been cared for, maintained and upgraded continuosley. Listed as a 3 bedroom but could easily be 5 bedrooms. Huge 19x23 Flex space upstairs with a bathroom and an office downstairs gives this home flexibility. Hand-scraped wood flooring in entry, granite countertops in kitchen, large master bedroom and great decorator touches throughout. Walking distance to Felty Elementary as well as the new amenities center.
Single-familyProperty Type
2011Year Built
7,492 sq ftLot Size
$138Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by David Whiteman• Pinnacle Realty Advisors
Very nice home in Garden Valley Ranch with large master. Open concept, with granite counter-tops in the kitchen. Kitchen, breakfast nook, pantry, and utility room have tile floors. Hand-scraped wood flooring in entry, and hallway to kids rooms. All else is carpeted. Large Bonus room, half bath, and game closet on second floor. All else on first floor, including a separate office by the front door. Both Bonus Room and Office also have ethernet wiring on one wall. Decorative wall in formal dining. Must See.
Public Records
Sep 7, 2011
Sold
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,772 (−12.2%)
$90,000 + $240,000
$330,000
2025
$7,710 (+3.8%)
$70,000 + $305,690
$375,690
2024
$7,429 (+9.8%)
$70,000 + $292,000
$362,000
2023
$6,767 (+0.2%)
2022
$6,750 (+5.7%)
2021
$6,384 (+2.9%)
$45,000 + $227,420
$272,420
2020
$6,205 (−4.2%)
$45,000 + $216,190
$261,190
2019
$6,480 (+5.2%)
$32,500 + $227,470
$259,970
2018
$6,159 (+9.0%)
2017
$5,648 (+1.8%)
$32,500 + $182,500
$215,000
2016
$5,550 (+10.0%)
$32,500 + $182,500
$215,000
2015
$5,046 (+21.2%)
2013
$4,162 (+3.2%)
2012
$4,031 (+1,017.6%)
$26,000 + $139,000
$165,000
2011
$361
$26,000 + $139,000
$165,000
Tax history for 217 Ghost Rider Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,772 (−12.2%)
$90,000 + $240,000
$330,000
2025
$7,710 (+3.8%)
$70,000 + $305,690
$375,690
2024
$7,429 (+9.8%)
$70,000 + $292,000
$362,000
2023
$6,767 (+0.2%)
2022
$6,750 (+5.7%)
2021
$6,384 (+2.9%)
$45,000 + $227,420
$272,420
2020
$6,205 (−4.2%)
$45,000 + $216,190
$261,190
2019
$6,480 (+5.2%)
$32,500 + $227,470
$259,970
2018
$6,159 (+9.0%)
2017
$5,648 (+1.8%)
$32,500 + $182,500
$215,000
2016
$5,550 (+10.0%)
$32,500 + $182,500
$215,000
2015
$5,046 (+21.2%)
2013
$4,162 (+3.2%)
2012
$4,031 (+1,017.6%)
$26,000 + $139,000
$165,000
2011
$361
$26,000 + $139,000
$165,000
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,475 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,582
Year built
2011
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ellis County
APN
000000248451
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
Parking & Garage
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Width: 20
Garage Length: 20
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Fireplace Information
Fireplaces Total: 0
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Heating: Central, Electric
Interior Features
Room Count: 13
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Microwave
Number Of Living Areas: 1
Number Of Dining Areas: 2
Living Area: 2582.00
Levels: Two
Interior Features: Cable TV Available, High Speed Internet Available, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Laundry Features
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Full Size W/D Area, Washer Hookup
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 17 x 18
Room Length: 17.00
Room Width: 18.00
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: 1
Room Features: Built-in Cabinets, Pantry
Room Dimensions: 12 x 13
Room Length: 12.00
Room Width: 13.00
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedrm
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 13 x 16
Room Length: 13.00
Room Width: 16.00
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 10 x 12
Room Length: 10.00
Room Width: 12.00
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bathroom
Room Level: 1
Room Features: Built-in Cabinets
Room Dimensions: 5 x 12
Room Length: 5.00
Room Width: 12.00
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: 1
Room Features: Separate Utility Room
Room Dimensions: 6 x 7
Room Length: 6.00
Room Width: 7.00
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 10 x 13
Room Length: 10.00
Room Width: 13.00
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Breakfast Room
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 9 x 12
Room Length: 9.00
Room Width: 12.00
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bathroom
Room Level: 1
Room Features: Dual Sinks, Separate Shower
Room Dimensions: 9 x 11
Room Length: 9.00
Room Width: 11.00
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 10 x 12
Room Length: 10.00
Room Width: 12.00
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Office
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 10 x 12
Room Length: 10.00
Room Width: 12.00
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Game Room
Room Level: 2
Room Dimensions: 19 x 23
Room Length: 19.00
Room Width: 23.00
Room 13 Information
Room Type: Half Bath
Room Level: 2
Room Dimensions: 5 x 6
Room Length: 5.00
Room Width: 6.00
Exterior
Building Information
Roof: Composition
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Covered Porch(es)
Fencing: Wood
Lot Information
Lot Features: Few Trees, Interior Lot, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Subdivision
Tax Legal Description: LOT 38 BLK 2 GARDEN VALLEY RANCH PH2 .1716 AC
Tax Lot: 38
Unexempt Taxes: 6750
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Loan Type: Treat As Clear
Second Mortgage YN: Yes
Utilities
Utility Information
Municipal Utility District YN: No
Utilities: City Sewer, City Water
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Includes: Full Use of Facilities, Management Fees
Association Type: Mandatory
Association Fee: 360
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
HOA Management Company: Legacy
HOA Management Company Phone: (888)722-6669
School Information
Elementary School: Margaret Felty
Elementary School Name: Margaret Felty
High School Name: Waxahachie
Junior High School Name: Howard
School District: Waxahachie ISD
Location Information
County Or Parish: Ellis
Country: United States
Directions: From Hwy 287 in Waxahachie. Take the Farley St / Broadhead Rd exit. Go northeast on Broadhead past movie theater. Left on Garden Valley Parkway. Go one street past the stop sign and turn right. Then take an immediate left, then back to the right. House will be down the street, on the left.
Latitude: 32.41240500
Longitude: -96.80856800
Geocode Confidence: High
Subdivision Name: Garden Valley Ranch Ph2
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,582
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,475 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2011
Year Renovated: —
County: Ellis County
APN: 000000248451
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 8, 2026