Fort Bend County property record for 15535 Empanada Dr, Houston, TX 77083
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,634 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,722 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $437 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R84163 |
| Primary APN | R84163 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,634 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,054 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,634 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,722 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| View / Lot | Interior |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 15535 EMPANADA DR |
|---|---|
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77083-4032 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MISSION BEND SEC 5, BLOCK 31, LOT 9 (PT) |
| Legal Subdivision | MISSION BEND SEC 5 |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | FORT BEND TX |
| Township / Civil Division | SUGAR LAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 672500 |
15535 Empanada Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2006.
Source: Fort Bend County records, as of September 2, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15535 EMPANADA DR, HOUSTON, TX 77083-4032 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 9, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200559591 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 21, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000253355 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 15535 Empanada Dr was $437 with a homeowner's exemption, down 47.8% from the year before.
Source: Fort Bend County assessment roll, as of September 2, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Fort Bend County |
| Unified School District | Fort Bend Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $437.00 (-47.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $229,770 (+1%) Land $74,100 Building $165,424 | $239,524 (-9.09%) Land $74,100 Building $165,424 |
| 2024 | $837.00 (+145.45%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $208,882 (+1%) Land $74,100 Building $189,363 | $263,463 (+2.81%) Land $74,100 Building $189,363 |
| 2023 | $341.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $189,893 Land $57,000 Building $199,257 | $256,257 Land $57,000 Building $199,257 |
| 2018 | $2,436.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15535 Empanada Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 8, 2024 · 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 22 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1980–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2021 · Severe Winter Storms |
| 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 15535 Empanada Dr 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 | CHELFORD CITY MUD serves 8,917 people · EPA ID TX1010782 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 748 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Ezee Fiber.
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