Harris County property record for 222 Empress Dr, Houston, TX 77034
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,844 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,840 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $181,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,248 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 089-002-000-0005 |
| Primary APN | 089-002-000-0005 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,844 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,844 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 7,840 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0890020000005 |
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| Street Address | 222 EMPRESS DR |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77034-1502 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 5 BLK 2 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS SEC 1 R/P |
| Legal Subdivision | ARLINGTON HEIGHTS SEC 1 R/P |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 321302 |
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 222 EMPRESS DR, HOUSTON, TX 77034-1502 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 2019218629 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 23, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000218629 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 222 EMPRESS DR, HOUSTON, TX 77034-1502 |
| Document Number | 0000218629 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 218629 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 222 EMPRESS DR HOUSTON TX 770341502, HOUSTON, TX 77034-1502 |
| Document Number | 218630 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 218630 |
| Name | CARDINAL FIN'L |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28273 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 23, 2049 |
Source: Harris County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris County |
| Municipality | Houston City |
| Unified School District | Pasadena Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $230,153 (-0.2%) Land $42,504 Building $187,649 | $230,153 (-0.2%) Land $42,504 Building $187,649 | |
| 2025 | $3,248.00 (-16.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $230,610 (-2.45%) Land $42,504 Building $188,106 | $230,610 (-2.45%) Land $42,504 Building $188,106 |
| 2024 | $3,900.00 (+83.44%) | ||
| 2023 | $236,398 Land $42,504 Building $193,894 | $236,398 Land $42,504 Building $193,894 | |
| 2022 | $2,126.00 (-12.29%) | ||
| 2020 | $2,424.00 |
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 92 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 92 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (2017–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 · other causes |
| 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 | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 464 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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