Harris County property record for 2812 Amherst St, Houston, TX 77005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,362 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,070,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $17,736 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Apr 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 060-032-000-0024 |
| Primary APN | 060-032-000-0024 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,362 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,096 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 5,250 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 315 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0600320000024 |
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| Street Address | 2812 AMHERST ST |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77005-3016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 24 BLK 12 RICE COURT |
| Legal Subdivision | RICE COURT |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4019 |
| Census Tract | 412300 |
2812 Amherst St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2812 AMHERST ST, HOUSTON, TX 77005-3016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ALLY BANK |
| Apr 4, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer AMEGY BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 4, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021289668 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000289668 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2812 AMHERST ST, HOUSTON, TX 77005-3016 |
| Document Number | 2021289668 |
| Map Reference | VOL 7 PG 47 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-289668 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC NATL TTL INS CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2812 AMHERST ST, HOUSTON, TX 77005-3016 |
| Document Number | 2021289669 |
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| Date | May 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-289669 |
| Name | ALLY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2812 AMHERST ST, HOUSTON, TX 77005-3016 |
| Document Number | 0000141427 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 141427 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC NAT'L TITLE INS |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1529 BLAIR ST HOUSTON TX 770083821, HOUSTON, TX 77008-3821 |
| Document Number | 141428 |
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| Date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 141428 |
| Name | AMEGY BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77027 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 3, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.25% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2812 Amherst St was $17,736 with a homeowner's exemption, down 20.1% from the year before.
Source: Harris County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris County |
| Municipality | West University Place City |
| Unified School District | Houston Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,332,707 (+6.61%) Land $892,500 Building $440,207 | $1,332,707 (+6.61%) Land $892,500 Building $440,207 | |
| 2025 | $17,736.00 (-20.06%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,250,071 Land $787,500 Building $462,571 | $1,250,071 Land $787,500 Building $462,571 |
| 2024 | $22,187.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,148,589 Land $761,250 Building $387,339 | $1,148,589 Land $761,250 Building $387,339 | |
| 2022 | $20,174.00 | ||
| 2020 | $16,657.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2812 Amherst St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 15 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 221 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 221 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1980–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 14 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2019 · Tropical Storm Imelda |
| 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.
The area around 2812 Amherst St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE serves 19,200 people · EPA ID TX1010027 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF HOUSTON |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 854 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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