Harris County property record for 259 Empress Dr, Houston, TX 77034
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,426 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.265 acres (11,550 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $262,802 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,110 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 089-001-000-0033 |
| Primary APN | 089-001-000-0033 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,426 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,565 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 11,550 sqft (0.265 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,645 sqft |
| Deck Area | 322 sqft |
| Patio Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0890010000033 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 259 EMPRESS DR |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77034-1501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 33 & W 35 FT OF LT 32 BLK 1 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS SEC 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARLINGTON HEIGHTS SEC 1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33,32 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 321302 |
259 Empress Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 EMPRESS DR, HOUSTON, TX 77034-1501 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024220262 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Empress Dr was $3,110 with a homeowner's exemption, up 16.4% 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 | $222,817 (-0.57%) Land $44,730 Building $178,087 | $222,817 (-0.57%) Land $44,730 Building $178,087 | |
| 2025 | $3,110.00 (+16.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $224,089 Land $44,730 Building $179,359 | $224,089 Land $44,730 Building $179,359 |
| 2024 | $2,671.00 | ||
| 2023 | $229,307 Land $44,730 Building $184,577 | $229,307 Land $44,730 Building $184,577 | |
| 2022 | $101.00 | ||
| 2020 | $63.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 259 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 259 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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