This guide helps you use official Ellis County, Texas property search tools to look up property value records, map-based parcel details, and tax account information. It points you to the Ellis Appraisal District Property Search and related county tax resources so you can choose the right path for your search.

This site is independent and does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice or guarantees. Use official Ellis County offices and online services for the most current property information.

The main search tool for property value records is the Ellis Appraisal District Property Search. It is the best starting point when you need appraisal district records such as owner name, property address, legal description, tax office ID, and market value.

You can use the search results to identify the parcel first, then decide whether you need appraisal details or tax payment information.

  • Open the appraisal district search and use the Compound Text Search to look for a property.
  • Review the result columns, which can include owner name, property address, city, legal description, GEO ID, tax office ID, and market value.
  • If you need to narrow a location visually, switch to the map-based search option for the same appraisal district records.

Important: the appraisal district search is for property value information. Estimated taxes, current taxes, and delinquent taxes are handled through separate county tax resources.

Use map search for parcel lookup

If a name or address search is not enough, the Ellis Appraisal District also offers a map search tool. This can help when you want to work from the parcel’s location rather than a text search.

The map is provided for general reference and property assessment purposes. It is not a survey or legal document, so use it as a lookup aid rather than as a final boundary record.

Check taxes and payment status

For current or delinquent taxes, use the Ellis County Tax Office instead of the appraisal search. The tax office search lets you find an account and, when available, pay online by card or eCheck.

You can search the tax system by owner name, property location, account number, CAD reference number, or Owner ID. Owner names are often listed with the last name first, and address searches work better when you leave out terms such as street, lane, or boulevard.

Start with the Ellis County Tax Office property search when you need payment status, balances, or tax account records rather than appraisal values.

Know which office handles what

Ellis Appraisal District handles property value records, ownership-related updates, and appraisal district account information. The district also notes that estimated taxes, tax rates, and tax rate adoption information are available through separate Ellis County tax transparency resources.

Ellis County Tax Office handles current and delinquent tax payments, tax statements, and tax office account searches. If you need a tax certificate, the tax office states that certificates can only be purchased at the Waxahachie Tax Office, and the fee is $10 for each certificate.

Property office contacts

Use these offices when you need help with appraisal records, tax account searches, or in-person tax services.

  • Ellis Appraisal District — 400 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, Texas 75165
    Phone: (972) 937-3552
    Email: ecad@elliscad.com
    Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Mailing address: PO Box 878, Waxahachie, Texas 75168
  • Ellis County Tax Office — 302 N Monroe Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165
    Phone: (972) 825-5150
    Email: taxoffice@elliscountytx.gov
    Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    Mailing address: P.O. Drawer 188, Waxahachie, TX 75168
  • Ellis County Tax Office Red Oak — 101 Live Oak St., Red Oak, TX 75154
    Phone: (972) 825-5640
    Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Ellis County Tax Office Ennis — 207 South Sonoma Trail, Ennis, TX 75119
    Phone: (972) 825-5390
    Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Ellis County Tax Office Midlothian — 661 Aspen Pkwy, Suite 100, Midlothian, TX 76065
    Phone: (972) 825-5600
    Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Common questions

Start with the Ellis Appraisal District Property Search when you need owner, address, legal description, or market value details. That tool is the main public search for appraisal district property records. If your goal is tax balance or payment information instead, use the Ellis County Tax Office search.

Does the Ellis Appraisal District search show property taxes?

The appraisal district search is for value information. For estimated taxes, tax rates, and tax rate adoption, the district points users to Ellis County tax transparency resources. For current or delinquent taxes, use the Ellis County Tax Office search.

You can search by owner name, property location, account number, CAD reference number, or Owner ID. Owner names are commonly listed with the last name first. For address searches, leave out terms like street, lane, or boulevard to improve results.

What if I need to look up a property by location instead of by name?

Use the Ellis Appraisal District map search when you need a parcel lookup based on location. It can help when a text search is too broad or when you want to confirm the parcel on a map. Treat the map as a reference tool, not as a survey or legal document.

Where can I buy a tax certificate in Ellis County?

Tax certificates can only be purchased at the Waxahachie Tax Office. The listed fee is $10 for each tax certificate. Call the Ellis County Tax Office at (972) 825-5150 before you go if you need current service details.