What if your next home wasn't perfect yet—but the land, the setting, and the bones were already there? A rare opportunity to own more than 3 acres of Texas countryside with a pond, a creek, established surroundings, and room to create something truly your own. Located outside the city limits with no HOA and served by Palmer ISD, this is the kind of property buyers search for when they are ready for more space, more privacy, and fewer restrictions. The house is ready for its next chapter. With 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, the size and layout provide a strong foundation for a full transformation. Yes, it needs work—but some of the beautiful updates have already begun, including a renovated kitchen that offers a glimpse of just how special this home could be. Bring your ideas, your vision, and breathe new life into a property with great bones and so much potential. Outside is where the dream really starts to take shape. Imagine time at the pond, afternoons exploring along the creek, a garden that finally has room to grow, chickens in the yard, or simply enjoying the quiet that comes with having more than 3 acres to call your own. The detached workshop adds valuable space for tools, equipment, projects, hobbies, or the person who can never have enough room to tinker. This isn't a polished, cookie-cutter home waiting for someone else's furniture. It's an acreage property in Ellis County waiting for the right buyer to write its comeback story. If you've been searching for a fixer-upper on acreage near Palmer, Texas, a 4-bedroom country home with a pond and creek, property outside the city limits with no HOA, or a Texas home with a detached workshop and room to make your own—511 Farrar Road may be the opportunity you've been waiting to find. Bring this house back to life. The country setting is already here.
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
3.22 acresLot Size
$153Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Melissa McClain• Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed by Christopher Lewis• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 972-351-5000
Bought with Christopher Dai• Bradford Elite Real Estate LLC
Est. $2,790 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 511 Farrar Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Sep 11, 2026
Sold
*
NTREIS #21320911
Sep 11, 2026
Sold
*
Aug 15, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 28, 2026
Price Changed
$429,999
$153/sq ft
Jul 3, 2026
Listed
$450,000
$160/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 9, 2014
Sold
*
NTREIS #12145707
Sep 5, 2014
Sold
*
Aug 21, 2014
Pending
—
Jul 23, 2014
Relisted
—
Jun 13, 2014
Listing Removed
—
May 20, 2014
Listed
$250,000
$89/sq ft
The Gorgeous Custom 2815 sq ft 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 2 living, 2 dining, 2 car garage, with HUGE worshop and 2 storage buildings is nestled on over 3 acres with seasonal pond, mature trees, and real room to breath! Ready to be your home sweet Texas home!
Public Records
Feb 24, 2004
Sold
*
NTREIS #10019357
Jan 12, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Dec 16, 2003
Listed
$186,900
$66/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 10, 1992
Sold
*
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 23, 1988
Sold
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,545 (+10.0%)
2025
$6,859 (+10.0%)
2024
$6,236 (+13.1%)
2023
$5,513 (−4.2%)
2022
$5,754 (+4.8%)
2021
$5,491 (−3.8%)
$57,500 + $271,460
$328,960
2020
$5,707 (−2.1%)
$56,000 + $271,830
$327,830
2019
$5,832 (+3.4%)
2018
$5,640 (+7.5%)
2017
$5,244 (+4.2%)
$42,500 + $232,320
$274,820
2016
$5,031 (+5.3%)
$42,500 + $232,320
$274,820
2015
$4,780 (+58.8%)
$42,500 + $215,700
$258,200
2013
$3,010 (+7.4%)
$42,500 + $132,780
$175,280
2012
$2,803 (−6.4%)
$42,500 + $130,170
$172,670
2011
$2,995 (−4.3%)
$42,500 + $129,020
$171,520
2010
$3,128 (+1.6%)
2009
$3,078
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.22 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,815
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ellis County
APN
000000154482
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Side
Parking & Garage
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 4
Fireplace Information
Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Heating: Electric, Fireplace(s)
Interior Features
Room Count: 10
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Double Oven
Exclusions: security cameras & security system. Flat screen tvs in primary bedroom and living room stay
List Source Original: Matrix
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Id: 21320911
Listing Key Numeric: 566795073
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
Mls Status: Closed
Previous Status: Active Contingent
Notice Surveillance Devices Pres: Audio, Video
Originating System Name: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems
Photos Count: 32
Possession: Closing/Funding
Seller Contributions: 600
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Special Notes: Aerial Photo
Standard Status: Closed
Third Party Assistance Program Y: No
Transaction Type: For Sale
Listing Date Information
Days On Market: 70
Cumulative Days On Market: 70
Close Date: 2026-09-11
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-08-15
Expiration Date Option: 2026-08-20
Listing Contract Date: 2026-07-03
Off Market Date: 2026-09-11
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-07-28T20:54:57.537
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-09-11T21:10:24.747
Listing Price Information
Original List Price: 450000.00
Previous List Price: 450000.00
List Price: 429999.00
RATIO Close Price By Lot Size Ac: 124146.49286
RATIO Current Price By Lot Size: 124146.49286
Around this home
Schools
Palmer Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi
7/10
Palmer High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 110° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Waxahachie, TX • 75165
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 29% for direct sun exposure in Waxahachie. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.9 hrs
7.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$382,000 – $462,000
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