Harris County property record for 2834 Balmorhea Ave, Houston, TX 77039
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,825 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.247 acres (10,770 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $79,000 (May 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,781 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Mortgage Nov 2020 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 097-302-000-0286 |
| Primary APN | 097-302-000-0286 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,825 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,825 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 10,770 sqft (0.247 acres) |
| View / Lot | Flood Plain |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 220 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 0973020000286 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2834 BALMORHEA AVE |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77039-2209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 286 CASTLEWOOD TRACT C U/R |
| Legal Subdivision | CASTLEWOOD TRACT C U/R |
| Legal Tract | C |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 286 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 222900 |
2834 Balmorhea Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2003.
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2834 BALMORHEA AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77039-2209 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 14, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES CORP |
| Nov 17, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage PHH MTG SVCS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 29, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003692278 |
| Deed Book / Page | 56825 / 335 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 22, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 000W692278 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Property Address | 2834 BALMORHEA AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77039-2209 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2834 BALMORHEA AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77039-2209 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000174173 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-174173 |
| Name | PHH MORTGAGE SERVICES CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MONTCALM, WV 24737 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 317 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Property Address | 2834 BALMORHEA AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77039-2209 |
| Document Number | 0000590046 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2834 BALMORHEA AVE HOUSTON TX 770392209, HOUSTON, TX 77039-2209 |
| Document Number | 0000590046 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 590046 |
| Name | PHH MTG SVCS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33416-9838 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2834 Balmorhea Ave was $1,781 with a homeowner's exemption, down 5.1% from the year before.
Source: Harris County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris County |
| Unified School District | Aldine Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $168,898 (-11.89%) Land $35,707 Building $133,191 | $168,898 (-11.89%) Land $35,707 Building $133,191 | |
| 2025 | $1,781.00 (-5.06%) Homeowner's exemption | $191,691 Land $35,707 Building $155,984 | $191,691 Land $35,707 Building $155,984 |
| 2024 | $1,876.00 | ||
| 2023 | $205,165 Land $35,707 Building $169,458 | $205,165 Land $35,707 Building $169,458 | |
| 2022 | $1,041.00 | ||
| 2020 | $861.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2834 Balmorhea Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 101 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 101 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 531 (1979–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 80 of 531 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 2834 Balmorhea Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97.6% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | CASTLEWOOD SUBDIVISION private · serves 1,053 people · EPA ID TX1010111 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 215 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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