Waxahachie & Ellis County Real Estate

Looking for a Waxahachie Realtor Who Knows Ellis County?

Dave Budny is a Broker Associate with INC Realty and leads Milestone Real Estate Group from Waxahachie. Licensed for 12 years, he helps buyers and sellers in Waxahachie, Midlothian, Red Oak, Ennis, Ovilla, Palmer and Ferris, and he owns a metal roofing and general contracting company, so he spots roof, structure and drainage problems at the showing.

Why work with a local real estate broker who is also a contractor?

Most agents can tell you what a house costs. Dave can also tell you what it will cost to own. He looks at the roof, the framing, the slab and the drainage the way a builder does, before you spend money on an inspection. He holds the GRI designation and NAR's Commitment to Excellence endorsement, and his office is at 931 Poteet Cir in Waxahachie, not across the Metroplex.

What are homes selling for in Ellis County right now?

Ellis County's median sale price was $435,000 in August 2026, up 8.8 percent from a year earlier, while the whole North Texas MLS was up 0.6 percent. Prices vary a lot by town:

NTREIS MLS data as of August 2026. See the live chart on the Market Snapshot.

Which Waxahachie new-construction communities should you look at?

Waxahachie has more new-home communities under construction than any other city in Ellis County. Eight are profiled on this site: North Grove, Myrtle Creek, Ridge Crossing, Sheppard's Place, Lakeway Estates, Peaks at Lone Elm, Saddlebrook and Sunrise at Garden Valley. Prices run from about $315K in Saddlebrook to the $700s and up on acre lots, as of September 2026. Compare them in the Waxahachie new construction guide.

Do you need your own agent to buy a new build?

Yes. The salesperson in the model home works for the builder. Dave represents you: he reads the contract, the lot premium, the PID notice and the incentive sheet before you sign, and he checks framing and upgrades with a contractor's eye.

What should you know before moving to Ellis County?

Waxahachie is the county seat, about 30 miles south of downtown Dallas by I-35E and US-287, with a historic courthouse square and Waxahachie ISD covering most of the city. Property taxes differ by neighborhood. Some new communities carry a PID that can lift the effective rate from about 2.05 percent to 2.5 percent or higher, while Sheppard's Place, Sunrise at Garden Valley and Peaks at Lone Elm advertise no PID or MUD.

Thinking about selling your Ellis County home?

Waxahachie had 4.3 months of supply in August 2026, about a quarter less than a year earlier. Start with a free home valuation, then Dave walks the house and tells you which repairs are worth making before you list. More on the Sell page.

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