Waller County property record for 217 University Dr, Prairie View, TX 77445
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,962 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.284 acres (12,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,018 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage Mar 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 521000-004-012-000 |
| Primary APN | 521000-004-012-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,962 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,962 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 12,375 sqft (0.284 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Storage Building | 80 sqft |
| Street Address | 217 UNIVERSITY DR |
|---|---|
| City | HEMPSTEAD |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77445 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S521000 HILLCREST BLK 4 LOT 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLCREST |
| Legal Tract | 12 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | WALLER TX |
| Township / Civil Division | PRAIRIE VIEW-WALLER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 680301 |
217 University Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2023.
Source: Waller County records, as of May 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2441, PRAIRIE VIEW, TX 77446-2441 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PROSPERITY BANK |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Gift Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 23, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003423 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALLER TX |
| Property Address | 217 UNIVERSITY DR, PRAIRIE VIEW, TX 77445 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, UNIVERSITY TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 UNIVERSITY DR, PRAIRIE VIEW, TX 77445 |
| Document Number | 0002306903 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2306903 |
| Name | PROSPERITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EL CAMPO, TX 77437 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALLER TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 217 UNIVERSITY DR, PRAIRIE VIEW, TX 77445 |
| Document Number | 0002303423 |
| Map Reference | VOL 113 PG 260 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2303423 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 217 UNIVERSITY DR, PRAIRIE VIEW, TX 77445 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 University Dr was $6,018, up 1,027% from the year before.
Source: Waller County assessment roll, as of May 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Waller County |
| Municipality | Prairie View City |
| Unified School District | Waller Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,018.00 (+1,026.97%) | $245,710 Land $47,890 Building $197,820 | $245,710 Land $47,890 Building $197,820 |
| 2024 | $534.00 | ||
| 2023 | $304,380 (+47.04%) Land $50,120 Building $254,260 | $304,380 (+47.04%) Land $50,120 Building $254,260 | |
| 2022 | $207,000 Land $50,120 Building $156,880 | $207,000 Land $50,120 Building $156,880 | |
| 2021 | $47,707.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 University Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2017.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2025 · 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 29 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 29 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2017–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · Hurricane Beryl |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 217 University Dr is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 84% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 PRAIRIE VIEW serves 8,184 people · EPA ID TX2370029 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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 72 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ezee Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Rise Broadband.
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