Harris County property record for 138 E 31st 1/2 St, Houston, TX 77018
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,885 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Mortgage Feb 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 062-139-000-0055 |
| Primary APN | 062-139-000-0055 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0621390000055 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 138 E 31ST 1/2 ST |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77018-8410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LTS 55 & 56 STARKWEATHER |
| Legal Subdivision | STARKWEATHER |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 55,56 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 530300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Independence Heights Residential Historic District listed 1997 · 125 contributing resources · NRIS 97000542 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
138 E 31st 1/2 St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2018.
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1125 E 11TH ST, HOUSTON, TX 77009-6022 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 |
|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Feb 1, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CAPITAL TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 201842062 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 3, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 20170457113 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Property Address | 138 E 31ST 1/2 ST, HOUSTON, TX 77018-8410 |
| Document Number | 0000022074 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 138 E 31ST 1/2 ST HOUSTON TX 770188410, HOUSTON, TX 77018-8410 |
| Document Number | 0000022074 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 22074 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 16, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 138 E 31ST 1/2 ST, HOUSTON, TX 77018-8410 |
| Document Number | 0000042062 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 42062 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2018 |
| Title Company | CAPITAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1125 E 11TH ST HOUSTON TX 770096022, HOUSTON, TX 77009-6022 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 138 E 31st 1/2 St was $3,885, up 1.6% 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 | $182,812 (-) Land $140,000 Building $42,812 | $182,812 (-) Land $140,000 Building $42,812 | |
| 2025 | $3,885.00 (+1.57%) | $182,812 Land $140,000 Building $42,812 | $182,812 Land $140,000 Building $42,812 |
| 2024 | $3,825.00 | ||
| 2023 | $174,905 Land $140,000 Building $34,905 | $174,905 Land $140,000 Building $34,905 | |
| 2022 | $3,524.00 | ||
| 2020 | $3,087.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 138 E 31st 1/2 St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 23 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 165 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 165 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 23 (1980–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 23 |
| 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.
The area around 138 E 31st 1/2 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 521 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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