Harris County property record for 243 Empress Dr, Houston, TX 77034
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,861 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,139 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $193,112 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,556 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage Sep 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 089-001-000-0037 |
| Primary APN | 089-001-000-0037 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,861 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,861 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 8,139 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 102 sqft |
| Patio Area | 242 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0890010000037 |
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| Street Address | 243 EMPRESS DR |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77034-1501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 37 BLK 1 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS SEC 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARLINGTON HEIGHTS SEC 1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 321302 |
243 Empress Dr is owned by a company that bought it in August 2026.
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3814 BLUEBIRD WAY, PEARLAND, TX 77584-6630 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEXERA HOLDING LLC |
| Sep 12, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SMART FINANCIAL CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 26, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026352853 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 21, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 000X221790 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Property Address | 243 EMPRESS DR, HOUSTON, TX 77034-1501 |
| Document Number | 0000352853 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026352853 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | ALAMO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 3814 BLUEBIRD WAY, PEARLAND, TX 77584-6630 |
| Document Number | 0000352854, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026352854 |
| Name | NEXERA HOLDING LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Property Address | 243 EMPRESS DR, HOUSTON, TX 77034-1501 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 243 EMPRESS DR, HOUSTON, TX 77034-1501 |
| Document Number | 0000458504 |
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| Date | Sep 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-458504 |
| Name | SMART FINANCIAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77072 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 243 Empress Dr was $2,556, down 20.4% from the year before.
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 | $196,958 (-0.5%) Land $42,683 Building $154,275 | $196,958 (-0.5%) Land $42,683 Building $154,275 | |
| 2025 | $2,556.00 (-20.4%) Homeowner's exemption | $197,952 Land $42,683 Building $155,269 | $197,952 Land $42,683 Building $155,269 |
| 2024 | $3,211.00 | ||
| 2023 | $199,768 Land $42,683 Building $157,085 | $199,768 Land $42,683 Building $157,085 | |
| 2022 | $1,850.00 | ||
| 2020 | $1,689.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 243 Empress Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 243 Empress Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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