Waller County property record for 2618 Merlin Way, Katy, TX 77493
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,385 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 0.267 acres (11,637 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $200,830 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $20,886 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422377-001-036-000 |
| Primary APN | 422377-001-036-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,385 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,385 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Lot Area | 11,637 sqft (0.267 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 145 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 796 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 1 sqft |
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| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 912 sqft |
| Patio Area | 340 sqft |
| Street Address | 2618 MERLIN WAY |
|---|---|
| City | KATY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77493-5066 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S422377 CANE ISLAND 17 BLK 1 LOT 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | CANE ISLAND 17 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | WALLER TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKSHIRE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 680100 |
Source: Waller County records, as of May 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2618 MERLIN WAY, KATY, TX 77493-5066 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202115148 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 5, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005805 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALLER TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2618 MERLIN WAY, KATY, TX 77493-5066 |
| Document Number | 0002115148 |
| Map Reference | FILE 2005236 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2115148 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2618 MERLIN WAY, KATY, TX 77493-5066 |
| Document Number | 0002115149 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2115149 |
| Name | CRESTMARK MORTGAGE COMPANY LTD |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2037 |
Source: Waller County assessment roll, as of May 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Katy City |
| County | Waller County |
| Unified School District | Katy Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,886.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $942,380 (-4.29%) Land $130,000 Building $812,380 | $942,380 (-4.29%) Land $130,000 Building $812,380 |
| 2023 | $984,660 (+42.33%) Land $130,000 Building $854,660 | $984,660 (+42.33%) Land $130,000 Building $854,660 | |
| 2022 | $691,800 Land $90,000 Building $601,800 | $691,800 Land $90,000 Building $601,800 | |
| 2021 | $61,092.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2025 · 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 Record median of 785 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 785 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 55 (2016–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 37 of 55 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2022 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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.
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 | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 KATY serves 25,253 people · EPA ID TX1010017 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 211 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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