Harris County property record for 12743 Fern Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $177,787 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,767 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Mortgage Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 105-642-000-0007 |
| Primary APN | 105-642-000-0007 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,196 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 7,150 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 460 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1056420000007 |
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| Street Address | 12743 FERN FOREST DR |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77044-1331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 7 BLK 6 PARKWAY FOREST SEC 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARKWAY FOREST SEC 1 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 232305 |
12743 Fern Forest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12743 FERN FOREST DR, HOUSTON, TX 77044-1331 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2022 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL INC |
| Oct 20, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022374774 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 5, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000013888 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 12743 FERN FOREST DR, HOUSTON, TX 77044-1331 |
| Document Number | 0000374774 |
| Map Reference | VOL 194 PG 119 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-374774 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12743 FERN FOREST DR, HOUSTON, TX 77044-1331 |
| Document Number | 0000374775 |
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| Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-374775 |
| Name | AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 12743 FERN FOREST DR, HOUSTON, TX 77044-1331 |
| Document Number | 0000503020 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 503020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12743 FERN FOREST DR HOUSTON TX 770441331, HOUSTON, TX 77044-1331 |
| Document Number | 503021 |
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| Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 503021 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 19, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12743 Fern Forest Dr was $2,767 with a homeowner's exemption, down 14.1% 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 | $176,624 (-9.43%) Land $50,360 Building $126,264 | $176,624 (-9.43%) Land $50,360 Building $126,264 | |
| 2025 | $2,767.00 (-14.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $195,020 Land $50,360 Building $144,660 | $195,020 Land $50,360 Building $144,660 |
| 2024 | $3,222.00 | ||
| 2023 | $191,947 Land $50,360 Building $141,587 | $191,947 Land $50,360 Building $141,587 | |
| 2022 | $1,203.00 | ||
| 2020 | $927.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12743 Fern Forest 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 12743 Fern Forest Dr is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 416 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 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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