Harris County property record for 1305 E 31st St, Houston, TX 77022
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,195 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,735 (Sep 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,159 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Mortgage Aug 2019 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 013-002-003-0029 |
| Primary APN | 013-002-003-0029 |
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| Lot Area | 3,195 sqft (0.073 acres) |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0130020030029 |
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| Street Address | 1305 E 31ST ST |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77022-5307 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Legal Description | LT 29 BLK 3 EAST INDEPENDENCE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST INDEPENDENCE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 530300 |
Source: Harris County records, as of September 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 WESTOVER DR, SANFORD, NC 27330-8941 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 9, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage CHRISTOPHER SEARS |
| Aug 15, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage CHRISTOPHER J SEARS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2011375990 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7887 / 982 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000485701 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Property Address | 1305 E 31ST ST, HOUSTON, TX 77022-5307 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000169009 |
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| Date | May 9, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-169009 |
| Name | CHRISTOPHER SEARS |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 5506 PAYNE ST, SHAWNEE, KS 66226 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2025 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1305 E 31ST ST, HOUSTON, TX 77022-5307 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 359493 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 602 E 35TH ST HOUSTON TX 770225004, HOUSTON, TX 77022-5004 |
| Document Number | 0000359493 |
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| Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 359493 |
| Name | CHRISTOPHER J SEARS |
|---|---|
| Address | 5506 PAYNE ST, SHAWNEE, KS 66226-7922 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Aug 14, 2020 |
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 | $115,020 (-) Land $115,020 | $115,020 (-) Land $115,020 | |
| 2025 | $2,159.00 (+12.21%) | $115,020 (+25.02%) Land $115,020 | $115,020 (+25.02%) Land $115,020 |
| 2024 | $1,924.00 (+3.83%) | ||
| 2023 | $92,000 Land $92,000 | $92,000 Land $92,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,853.00 (+61.27%) | ||
| 2020 | $1,149.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 153 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 153 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 58 (2001–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 58 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2025 · other causes |
| 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.
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 408 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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