Texas · FIPS 48139 · County seat: Waxahachie
Ellis County, TX GIS & Parcel Viewer
Looking for lot lines or a parcel number in Ellis County, TX? The quickest route is the Ellis County appraisal district map, the county parcel map we keep on file for this county. We link straight to it and add a few tips for getting around.
Open the Ellis County parcel map ↗
Opens elliscad.org in a new tab. We link out and never embed or copy parcel data.
Ellis County at a glance
| Official map | Ellis County appraisal district map |
|---|---|
| Type | Appraisal district map (county level) |
| Website | elliscad.org |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Waxahachie |
| Population | 222,829 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 936 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 48139 |
Where the parcel data comes from
In Texas, property values are set by appraisal districts rather than by the county government, so this map comes from the appraisal district that serves Ellis County. When we tested the link in October 2026 it opened with no login and no fee.
How to use the Ellis County viewer
- Press the button above to open the appraisal district's map. Texas appraisal districts set taxable values, so their maps tie each parcel to a property account.
- Look up a property by its owner, situs address or property ID.
- Click any lot to see the account number and basic details.
- Follow the record link, when there is one, for values and exemptions.
If an address search comes up empty, try the parcel number from a tax bill or deed instead, or click the lot on the map.
Ellis County by the numbers
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Ellis County's population at 222,829 in 2023, spread over about 936 square miles of land, or roughly 238 people per square mile. By population it ranks 25th of 254 counties in Texas. Its county seat is Waxahachie.
Neighboring counties
Ellis County shares a border with the counties below. Each link has its own official map:
A note on accuracy
Keep in mind that a GIS parcel layer is a tax map, not a survey. For exact boundaries, look at the recorded deed and plat or hire a licensed land surveyor.