Fort Bend County property record for 25817 Karen Rd, Katy, TX 77494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,090 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 4 acres (174,240 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,876 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | R124322 |
| Primary APN | R124322 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,090 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,051 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,039 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 174,240 sqft (4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 401 sqft |
| Deck Area | 1,561 sqft |
| Patio Area | 800 sqft |
| Storage Building | 440 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | R124322 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 25817 KAREN RD |
| City | KATY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77494-5559 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OSQAT |
| Legal Description | 0149 G W CARTWRIGHT, TRACT (PT 17 E), ACRES 4.0, (347.5 X 503.63 X IRR) |
| Legal Subdivision | G W CARTWRIGHT |
| Legal Tract | 17 E |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | FORT BEND TX |
| Township / Civil Division | FULSHEAR-SIMONTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 673112 |
25817 Karen Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Fort Bend County records, as of January 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 25817 KAREN RD, KATY, TX 77494-5559 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 25817 Karen Rd was $1,876 with exemptions applied, down 36.9% from the year before.
Source: Fort Bend County assessment roll, as of July 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Fort Bend County |
| Unified School District | Katy Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,876.00 (-36.94%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $480,938 (-5.04%) Land $36,765 Building $444,173 | $480,938 (-5.04%) Land $36,765 Building $444,173 |
| 2024 | $2,975.00 (-1.78%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $506,471 (+0.09%) Land $36,765 Building $469,706 | $506,471 (-12.53%) Land $36,765 Building $469,706 |
| 2023 | $3,029.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $506,033 Land $99,264 Building $479,780 | $579,044 Land $99,264 Building $479,780 |
| 2018 | $4,729.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 25817 Karen Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 8, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 100 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 100 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2016–2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · Hurricane Harvey |
| 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 25817 Karen Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 87% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 41 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ezee Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Fidium Fiber, T-Mobile.
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