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$294,830$170 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 76How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

8040 S HIGHWAY 77

FORRESTON, TX 76041
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,735 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.57 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$295K
$225K low$364K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,415 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$311,827 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$99,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$212,827
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$225,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$311,827

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyELLIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.57
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 28 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Oliver E. Clift Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 8.8 mi
M
Robbie E Howard Junior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.5 mi
H
Waxahachie High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 11.8 mi

District: Waxahachie Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 76041These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.688
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.53 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,577
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$97,640
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

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How this home compares

8040 S Highway 77 measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 80% of homes in Forreston 76041
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Forreston 76041
  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Forreston 76041
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Forreston 76041

What homes are worth in Forreston 76041

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$126K$516K

This home is worth more than 80% of homes in Forreston 76041.

How it measures up in Forreston 76041

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forreston 76041.

Estimated value$294,830
CheaperTypical $242,796Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$170
CheaperTypical $160Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,735 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,520 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size0.57 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 8040 S Highway 77 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForreston 76041Ellis County
Estimated valuepricier than$294,83080% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17068% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than1,735 ft²66% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.57 ac64% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than199776% of homes36% of homes

About 8040 S Highway 77

How much is 8040 S Highway 77, Forreston, TX worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8040 S Highway 77, Forreston, TX is $294,830 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $225,284 to $364,376. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8040 S Highway 77, Forreston, TX last sell?

8040 S Highway 77, Forreston, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8040 S Highway 77, Forreston, TX?

8040 S Highway 77, Forreston, TX has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,735 square feet of living space and a 0.57-acre lot.

When was 8040 S Highway 77, Forreston, TX built?

8040 S Highway 77, Forreston, TX was built in 1997, making it 29 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8040 S Highway 77, Forreston, TX?

8040 S Highway 77, Forreston, TX is assigned to Oliver E. Clift Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Robbie E Howard Junior High School (middle), rated C+; Waxahachie High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Waxahachie Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8040 S Highway 77, Forreston, TX compare to other homes in Forreston 76041?

Among the 158 homes in Forreston 76041, it is worth more than 80% of them ($294,830 against a typical $242,796), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($170 against a typical $160), it is bigger than 66% of them (1,735 ft² against a typical 1,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.57 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (1997 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Ellis County, it is worth more than 27% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8040 S Highway 77, Forreston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8040 S Highway 77, Forreston, TX was $3,415. The county assessed it at $311,827.

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