Harris County property record for 1938 Albans Rd, Houston, TX 77005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,930 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,819,600 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $31,778 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Apr 2025 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 054-097-000-0001 |
| Primary APN | 054-097-000-0001 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,930 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,120 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 369 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 600 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 300 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 315 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0540970000001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1938 ALBANS RD |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77005-1606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 1 BLK 35 SOUTHAMPTON PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHAMPTON PLACE |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 412000 |
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1938 ALBANS RD, HOUSTON, TX 77005-1606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ZB NA |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
| Apr 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ZB NA |
| Mar 13, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHARTER TITLE CORPORATION |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 7, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 7, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 2025126352 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Property Address | 1938 ALBANS RD, HOUSTON, TX 77005-1606 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | CHARTER TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000193407 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-193407 |
| Name | ZB NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77027 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.87% |
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.87% |
| Index | 1-Year T-Bill |
| Max Rate | 8.87% |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 7, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1938 ALBANS RD, HOUSTON, TX 77005-1606 |
| Document Number | 0000126352 |
| Map Reference | VOL 6 PG 52 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-126352 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Title Company | CHARTER TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1938 ALBANS RD, HOUSTON, TX 77005-1606 |
| Document Number | 0000126353 |
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| Date | Apr 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-126353 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Property Address | 1938 ALBANS RD, HOUSTON, TX 77005-1606 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHARTER TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2021193407 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-193407 |
| Name | ZB NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77027 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.87% |
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.87% |
| Index | 1-Year T-Bill |
| Max Rate | 8.87% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1938 ALBANS RD, HOUSTON, TX 77005-1606 |
| Document Number | 0000104206 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 104206 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHARTER TITLE CORPORATION |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1938 ALBANS RD HOUSTON TX 770051606, HOUSTON, TX 77005-1606 |
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 | $2,174,544 (+12.2%) Land $1,089,000 Building $1,085,544 | $2,174,544 (+12.2%) Land $1,089,000 Building $1,085,544 | |
| 2025 | $31,778.00 (+0.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,938,086 (+0.23%) Land $990,000 Building $948,086 | $1,938,086 (+0.23%) Land $990,000 Building $948,086 |
| 2024 | $31,554.00 (+3.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,933,640 (-) Land $990,000 Building $943,640 | $1,933,640 (-) Land $990,000 Building $943,640 |
| 2023 | $30,352.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,933,640 Land $990,000 Building $943,640 | $1,933,640 Land $990,000 Building $943,640 |
| 2022 | $30,352.00 (+7.66%) | ||
| 2020 | $28,192.00 |
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 X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 144 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 144 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1979–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2017 · Hurricane Harvey |
| 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 758 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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