Fort Bend County property record for 26618 Sooty Tern, Katy, TX 77494
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,110 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,541 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R426016 |
| Primary APN | R426016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,110 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,915 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,195 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,800 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 382 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | R426016 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26618 SOOTY TERN |
| City | KATY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77494-6881 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HAWKS LANDING SEC 4, BLOCK 1, LOT 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAWKS LANDING SEC 4 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | FORT BEND TX |
| Township / Civil Division | FULSHEAR-SIMONTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 673108 |
26618 Sooty Tern is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2018.
Source: Fort Bend County records, as of January 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 26618 SOOTY TERN, KATY, TX 77494-6881 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 2018083425 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FORT BEND TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 26618 SOOTY TERN, KATY, TX 77494-6881 |
| Document Number | 0000083425 |
| Map Reference | PL20140019 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018083425 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | ALAMO TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26618 SOOTY TERN, KATY, TX 77494-6881 |
| Document Number | 0000083426 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018083426 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2033 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26618 Sooty Tern was $6,541 with a homeowner's exemption, down 39.4% 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 | $6,541.00 (-39.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $529,315 (+0.31%) Land $60,528 Building $468,787 | $529,315 (-0.43%) Land $60,528 Building $468,787 |
| 2024 | $10,802.00 (+71.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $527,657 (+1%) Land $60,528 Building $471,075 | $531,603 (+3.97%) Land $60,528 Building $471,075 |
| 2023 | $6,286.00 Homeowner's exemption | $479,688 Land $46,560 Building $464,723 | $511,283 Land $46,560 Building $464,723 |
| 2018 | $5,878.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26618 Sooty Tern in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2017.
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 270 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 270 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2017–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · Hurricane Beryl |
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 26618 Sooty Tern 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% 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 | FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 58 serves 10,629 people · EPA ID TX0790458 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 340 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 / 2,000 |
| Fidium Fiber Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Skynet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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