217 E 5th St, Houston, TX 77007 Property Records

Harris County property record for 217 E 5th St, Houston, TX 77007 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1985
Square Footage1,704 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,600 sqft (0.152 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$192,000 (1999)
Tax Bill$9,644.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN021-021-000-0025

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,704 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,704 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Architectural StyleTraditional Style
Exterior MaterialCombination Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Foundation TypeNo Foundation Foundation
Lot Area6,600 sqft (0.152 acres)
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area198 sqft Garage

Exterior Amenities

Shed1 Shed
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area300 sqft Patio
Porch Area258 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Account Number0210210000025
Street Address217 E 5TH ST
CityHOUSTON
StateTX
Zip77007-2539
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTRS 11A & 12A BLK 289 HOUSTON HEIGHTS
Legal SubdivisionHOUSTON HEIGHTS
Legal Tract11A,12A
Legal Block289
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Minor Civil DivisionHOUSTON
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2006
Census Tract510400

Owner

Source: Harris County records · APN 021-021-000-0025

Assessment roll updated May 26, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address217 E 5TH ST, HOUSTON, TX 77007-2539
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 18, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FIRST CENTENNIAL MTG CORP
Jan 17, 2020Deed of Trust, Construction Loan · Building or Construction Mortgage
PROSPERITY BK
Mar 04, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
CHARTER TITLE CORPORATION, CHARTER TITLE CORP.
Jan 25, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage
PROSPERITY BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 26, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 26, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number1999567620
Deed Book / Page52409 / 3804
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Property Address217 E 5TH ST, HOUSTON, TX 77007-2539
Document Number0000131526
Instrument DateMar 18, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 10, 2020
Title CompanyTRADITION TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband And Wife
Address217 E 5TH ST HOUSTON TX 770072539, HOUSTON, TX 77007-2539

Mortgage

Document Number0000131526
DateMar 24, 2020
Instrument131526
Lender
NameFIRST CENTENNIAL MTG CORP
AddressAURORA, IL 60506
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 23, 2050

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Construction Loan

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Recording DateJan 17, 2020
Property Address217 E 5TH ST, HOUSTON, TX 77007-2539
Document Number0000024986
Instrument DateJan 03, 2020
Instrument24986
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2020
Title CompanyCHARTER TITLE CORPORATION, CHARTER TITLE CORP.

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address655 YALE ST #218 HOUSTON TX 770072840, 218, HOUSTON, TX 77007-2840

Mortgage

Document Number0000024986
DateJan 17, 2020
Instrument24986
Lender
NamePROSPERITY BK
TypeBank
AddressHOUSTON, TX 77025
Agreement
TypeBuilding or Construction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueJan 16, 2021

March 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Recording DateMar 04, 2019
Property Address217 E 5TH ST, HOUSTON, TX 77007-2539
Document Number0000086176
Instrument DateFeb 25, 2019
Instrument86176
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 14, 2019
Title CompanyCHARTER TITLE CORPORATION, CHARTER TITLE CORP.

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address734A ALLSTON ST HOUSTON TX 770071524, HOUSTON, TX 77007-1524

January 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Property Address217 E 5TH ST, HOUSTON, TX 77007-2539
Document Number0000075916
Instrument DateJan 25, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 04, 2019
Title CompanyCHARTER TITLE CORPORATION, CHARTER TITLE CORP.

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address734A ALLSTON ST HOUSTON TX 770071524, HOUSTON, TX 77007-1524

Mortgage

Document Number0000075916
DateFeb 26, 2019
Instrument75916
Lender
NamePROSPERITY BK
TypeBank
AddressHOUSTON, TX 77007
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueFeb 25, 2020

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Harris County records · Assessment roll updated May 26, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyHarris County
MunicipalityHouston City
Unified School DistrictHouston Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$9,644.00 (+8.8%) Homeowner's exemption$746,870 (+34.37%) Land $660,000 Building $86,870$746,870 (+34.37%) Land $660,000 Building $86,870
2024$8,864.00 (+9.35%)
2023$555,827 Land $462,000 Building $93,827$555,827 Land $462,000 Building $93,827
2022$8,106.00 (-11.99%)
2020$9,210.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Harris County (48201C), updated May 17, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026

Individually ListedHouse at 217 E. 5th Street
listed 1984 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 84001786

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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