Harris County property record for 12538 Drifting Winds Dr, Houston, TX 77044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,611 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $126,000 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,453 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 105-638-000-0049 |
| Primary APN | 105-638-000-0049 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,611 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,611 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| View / Lot | Flood Plain |
| Garage Area | 424 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 424 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1056380000049 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12538 DRIFTING WINDS DR |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77044-1312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 49 BLK 2 PARKWAY FOREST SEC 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARKWAY FOREST SEC 1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 232305 |
12538 Drifting Winds Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2025.
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12538 DRIFTING WINDS DR, HOUSTON, TX 77044-1312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2025 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 7, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage HARRIS CNTY FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 23, 1995 |
| Deed Document Number | 201643855 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000436890 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Property Address | 12538 DRIFTING WINDS DR, HOUSTON, TX 77044-1312 |
| Document Number | 0000436890 |
| Map Reference | VOL 194 PG 119 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-436890 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12538 DRIFTING WINDS DR, HOUSTON, TX 77044-1312 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9415 BIANCA CT, HOUSTON, TX 77078-3141 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Property Address | 12538 DRIFTING WINDS DR, HOUSTON, TX 77044-1312 |
| Document Number | 0000368678 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHARTER TITLE CORPORATION, CHARTER TITLE CORP. |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12538 DRIFTING WINDS DR HOUSTON TX 770441312, HOUSTON, TX 77044-1312 |
| Document Number | 0000368678 |
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| Date | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 368678 |
| Name | HARRIS CNTY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77002 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 11, 2040 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12538 Drifting Winds Dr was $2,453 with a homeowner's exemption, down 12.2% from the year before.
Source: Harris County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris County |
| Unified School District | Sheldon Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $161,961 (-10.76%) Land $49,920 Building $112,041 | $161,961 (-10.76%) Land $49,920 Building $112,041 | |
| 2025 | $2,453.00 (-12.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $181,488 Land $49,920 Building $131,568 | $181,488 Land $49,920 Building $131,568 |
| 2024 | $2,795.00 | ||
| 2023 | $178,505 Land $49,920 Building $128,585 | $178,505 Land $49,920 Building $128,585 | |
| 2020 | $874.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12538 Drifting Winds Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 24 flood claims nearby since 2017.
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 87 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 87 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (2017–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 24 of 24 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2019 · Tropical Storm Imelda |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 12538 Drifting Winds Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | PARKWAY UD serves 7,323 people · EPA ID TX1010750 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Apr 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 311 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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