Harris County property record for 1709 Benson St, Houston, TX 77020
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.076 acres (3,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,625 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 009-168-000-0009 |
| Primary APN | 009-168-000-0009 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 3,300 sqft (0.076 acres) |
|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0091680000009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1709 BENSON ST |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77020-2403 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Legal Description | TR 9 BLK 20 CHAPMANS SEC 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHAPMANS SEC 3 |
| Legal Tract | 9 |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 211301 |
1709 Benson St, vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2018.
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9906 MURRAY BROOK DR, HOUSTON, TX 77071-1316 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 24, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 2018250142 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 20140174507 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1709 BENSON ST, HOUSTON, TX 77020-2403 |
| Document Number | 0000250142 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 250142 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2018 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9906 MURRAY BROOK DR HOUSTON TX 770711316, HOUSTON, TX 77071-1316 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1709 Benson St was $1,625, 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 | $76,494 (-) Land $76,494 | $76,494 (-) Land $76,494 | |
| 2025 | $1,625.00 (+1.56%) | $76,494 Land $76,494 | $76,494 Land $76,494 |
| 2024 | $1,600.00 | ||
| 2023 | $76,494 Land $76,494 | $76,494 Land $76,494 | |
| 2020 | $821.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1709 Benson 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 1709 Benson 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 |
|---|
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 607 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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