242 E Amber St, San Antonio, TX 78221 Property Records

Bexar County property record for 242 E Amber St, San Antonio, TX 78221

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.152 acres (6,599 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$99,500 (May 2017)
Tax Bill$772 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2020 Mortgage
May 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN10804-010-0110

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10804-010-0110
Alternative APN
  • 465442

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,520 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,520 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1987
Architectural StyleContemporary
Exterior MaterialAsbestos
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,599 sqft (0.152 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 55 ft wide
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area240 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area240 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area16 sqft
Shed1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address242 E AMBER ST
CitySAN ANTONIO
StateTX
Zip78221-2420
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionNCB 10804 BLK 10 LOT 11
Legal SubdivisionBELLAIRE SUB BL 10804 SEC 3
Legal Block10
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionBEXAR TX
Township / Civil DivisionSAN ANTONIO CENTRAL
Census Block Group4
Census Block4001
Census Tract151600

Owner

Source: Bexar County records, as of May 26, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address242 E AMBER ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78221-2420
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 10, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GUILD MORTGAGE CO
May 9, 2017Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
GUILD MORTGAGE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 9, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 9, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 27, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201787126
Deed Book / Page18501 / 1454
Prior Transfer DateMay 4, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc0000087126
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBEXAR TX
Property Address242 E AMBER ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78221-2420
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyORT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000006396
DateJan 10, 2020
Instrument20200006396
Lender
NameGUILD MORTGAGE CO
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSAN DIEGO, CA 92111
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueFeb 1, 2035

May 2017: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionBEXAR TX
Recording DateMay 9, 2017
Property Address242 E AMBER ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78221-2420
Document Number0000087126
Book / Page18501 / 1454
Map ReferenceVOL3025 PG219
Instrument DateMay 4, 2017
Instrument20170087126
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 27, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address503 WILDBERRY CT, 503, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258-2519

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address242 E AMBER ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78221-2420

Mortgage

Document Number0000087127
DateMay 9, 2017
Instrument20170087127
Lender
NameGUILD MORTGAGE CO
TypeMortgage Company
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Bexar County assessment roll, as of May 26, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyBexar County
MunicipalitySan Antonio City
Unified School DistrictHarlandale Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$772.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$174,000 (-1.16%) Land $45,340 Building $128,660$174,000 (-1.16%) Land $45,340 Building $128,660
2024$772.00 (-8.85%)
2023$847.00 (-50.64%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$176,040 Land $54,780 Building $121,260$176,040 Land $54,780 Building $121,260
2022$1,716.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims3 (2015–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 3
Most Recent ClaimAug 2021 · tidal / storm surge

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM
serves 2,643,729 people · EPA ID TX0150018
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionAug 2023
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 762 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Alamo Broadband
Fixed Wireless
450 / 100
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Google Fiber, VTX Communications, ZipLink Internet.

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