Harris County property record for 1609 Simpson St, Houston, TX 77020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $179,500 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,630 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 054-194-000-0008 |
| Primary APN | 054-194-000-0008 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| 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 | 280 sqft |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0541940000008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1609 SIMPSON ST |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77020-4615 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 8 BLK 8 PINECREST |
| Legal Subdivision | PINECREST |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 211302 |
1609 Simpson St is owned by a company that bought it in March 2017 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1609 SIMPSON ST, HOUSTON, TX 77020-4615 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ALLY BANK |
| Mar 3, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage CAPITAL ONE NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 201792199 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 11, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 000Z267731 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Property Address | 1609 SIMPSON ST, HOUSTON, TX 77020-4615 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2021514579 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-514579 |
| Name | ALLY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28202 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 238 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1609 SIMPSON ST, HOUSTON, TX 77020-4615 |
| Document Number | 0000092199 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 92199 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Title Company | STEWART LENDER SERVICES, STEWART LENDER SVCS |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1609 SIMPSON ST HOUSTON TX 770204615, HOUSTON, TX 77020-4615 |
| Document Number | 92200 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 92200 |
| Name | CAPITAL ONE NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | PLANO, TX 75024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 2, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1609 Simpson St was $1,630 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.9% 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 | $212,099 (-2.46%) Land $100,000 Building $112,099 | $212,099 (-2.46%) Land $100,000 Building $112,099 | |
| 2025 | $1,630.00 (+0.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $217,459 Land $100,000 Building $117,459 | $217,459 Land $100,000 Building $117,459 |
| 2024 | $1,615.00 | ||
| 2023 | $224,137 Land $95,000 Building $129,137 | $224,137 Land $95,000 Building $129,137 | |
| 2022 | $1,306.00 | ||
| 2020 | $1,664.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1609 Simpson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
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 1609 Simpson 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 683 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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