Fort Bend County property record for 26143 Karen Rd, Katy, TX 77494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,971 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 1.83 acres (79,715 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,247 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R41875 |
| Primary APN | R41875 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,971 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,026 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 945 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 79,715 sqft (1.83 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 567 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 366 sqft |
| Deck Area | 30 sqft |
| Patio Area | 30 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | R41875 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26143 KAREN RD |
| City | KATY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77494-5553 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | 0149 G W CARTWRIGHT, TRACT 89 (TR 16G), ACRES 1.83 |
| Legal Subdivision | G W CARTWRIGHT |
| Legal Tract | 89 |
| Legal Lot Number | 89 |
| Jurisdiction | FORT BEND TX |
| Township / Civil Division | FULSHEAR-SIMONTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 673112 |
26143 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 | 26143 KAREN RD, KATY, TX 77494-5553 |
| 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 26143 Karen Rd was $2,247 with exemptions applied, down 25.9% 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 | $2,247.00 (-25.91%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $644,590 (-4.83%) Land $343,443 Building $301,147 | $644,590 (-5.35%) Land $343,443 Building $301,147 |
| 2024 | $3,033.00 (+6.35%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $677,298 (+1%) Land $343,443 Building $337,571 | $681,014 (-3.31%) Land $343,443 Building $337,571 |
| 2023 | $2,852.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $615,725 Land $343,443 Building $360,868 | $704,311 Land $343,443 Building $360,868 |
| 2018 | $4,924.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26143 Karen Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2016.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 8, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 26143 Karen Rd is low, with 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 180 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ezee Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Skynet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Hotwire Communications.
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