Harris County property record for 1236 Allston St, Houston, TX 77008
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 3,443 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,479,625 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $24,317 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale Jun 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 020-181-000-0022 |
| Primary APN | 020-181-000-0022 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,443 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,712 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 459 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 217 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0201810000022 |
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| Street Address | 1236 ALLSTON ST |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77008-6851 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 22 BLK 185 HOUSTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | HOUSTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 185 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 511301 |
1236 Allston St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2024.
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1236 ALLSTON ST, HOUSTON, TX 77008-6851 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Jun 16, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer POST OAK TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 2024370443 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000747150 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1236 ALLSTON ST, HOUSTON, TX 77008-6851 |
| Document Number | 0000069593 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 114 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-69593 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13098 BRUCE RD, 13098, WILLIS, TX 77318-6604 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5819 BAYBERRY WAY, SUGAR LAND, TX 77479-4124 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1236 ALLSTON ST, HOUSTON, TX 77008-6851 |
| Document Number | 0000338470 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 114 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-338470 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | POST OAK TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1236 ALLSTON ST, HOUSTON, TX 77008-6851 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1236 Allston St was $24,317 with a homeowner's exemption, down 29.9% from the year before.
Source: Harris County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris County |
| Municipality | Houston City |
| Unified School District | Houston Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,492,234 (-0.52%) Land $594,000 Building $898,234 | $1,492,234 (-0.52%) Land $594,000 Building $898,234 | |
| 2025 | $24,317.00 (-29.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,500,000 Land $594,000 Building $906,000 | $1,500,000 Land $594,000 Building $906,000 |
| 2024 | $34,703.00 | ||
| 2023 | $645,122 Land $594,000 Building $51,122 | $645,122 Land $594,000 Building $51,122 | |
| 2022 | $12,997.00 | ||
| 2020 | $9,035.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1236 Allston St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 16 flood claims nearby since 1983.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 83 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 83 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1983–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2024 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1236 Allston St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF HOUSTON serves 2,970,543 people · EPA ID TX1010013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 989 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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