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280 MAIN ST

FORRESTON, TX 76041
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,152 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,062 (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.$90,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$90,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$70,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$90,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.23 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyELLIS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Window A/C
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 42 ft²

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 · 8.9 mi
M
Robbie E Howard Junior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.7 mi
H
Waxahachie High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.0 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

280 Main St 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.

  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Ellis County
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Forreston 76041
  • Older than 93% of homes in Ellis County

How it measures up in Forreston 76041

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

Living area1,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,520 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 280 Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForreston 76041Ellis County
Living areabigger than1,152 ft²15% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac23% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than195236% of homes7% of homes

About 280 Main St

When did 280 Main St, Forreston, TX last sell?

280 Main St, Forreston, TX last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 280 Main St, Forreston, TX?

280 Main St, Forreston, TX has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,152 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 280 Main St, Forreston, TX built?

280 Main St, Forreston, TX was built in 1952, making it 74 years old.

What schools serve 280 Main St, Forreston, TX?

280 Main St, 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 280 Main St, Forreston, TX compare to other homes in Forreston 76041?

Among the 158 homes in Forreston 76041, it is bigger than 15% of them (1,152 ft² against a typical 1,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1952 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 280 Main St, Forreston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 280 Main St, Forreston, TX was $1,062. The county assessed it at $90,000.

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