3811 Swarthmore St, Houston, TX 77005 Property Records

Harris County property record for 3811 Swarthmore St, Houston, TX 77005

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,411 sqft · built 1988
Lot Size0.131 acres (5,700 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$937,500 (Aug 2019)
Tax Bill$21,845 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2022 Second Mortgage
Jan 2021 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN055-154-000-0007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN055-154-000-0007

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures17 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,411 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,485 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1988
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2009
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Construction TypeBrick
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Lot Area5,700 sqft (0.131 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood
Garage Area441 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area220 sqft
PorchOpen Concrete/Masonry Porch
Porch Area189 sqft
Deck Area240 sqft
Patio Area240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number0551540000007
Street Address3811 SWARTHMORE ST
CityHOUSTON
StateTX
Zip77005-3609
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLT 7 BLK 14 COLLEGEVIEW SEC 1
Legal SubdivisionCOLLEGEVIEW SEC 1
Legal Block14
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Township / Civil DivisionHOUSTON
Census Block Group4
Census Block4012
Census Tract412400

Owner

Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address3811 SWARTHMORE ST, HOUSTON, TX 77005-3609
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 11, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
RANDOLPH BROOKS FCU
Jan 25, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage
CIBC BK USA
Aug 8, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
COMPASS MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 8, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 8, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 24, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2019346679
Prior Transfer DateAug 5, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0000346679
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Property Address3811 SWARTHMORE ST, HOUSTON, TX 77005-3609
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 18, 2022
Title CompanyPRESERVE TITLE COMPANY LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000131355
DateMar 11, 2022
Instrument2022-131355
Lender
NameRANDOLPH BROOKS FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressUNIVERSAL CITY, TX 78148
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term121 Months
DueApr 1, 2032

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Property Address3811 SWARTHMORE ST, HOUSTON, TX 77005-3609
Document Number0000050119
Instrument DateJan 25, 2021
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 15, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE/CALDWELL, STC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address3811 SWARTHMORE ST HOUSTON TX 770053609, HOUSTON, TX 77005-3609

Mortgage

Document Number0000050119
DateJan 29, 2021
Instrument50119
Lender
NameCIBC BK USA
AddressWORTH, IL 60482
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueJan 28, 2041

August 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Recording DateAug 8, 2019
Property Address3811 SWARTHMORE ST, HOUSTON, TX 77005-3609
Document Number0000346679
Instrument DateAug 5, 2019
Instrument346679
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 11, 2020
Title CompanyCHARTER TITLE CORPORATION, CHARTER TITLE CORP.

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address3811 SWARTHMORE ST HOUSTON TX 770053609, HOUSTON, TX 77005-3609

Mortgage

Document Number346680
DateAug 8, 2019
Instrument346680
Lender
NameCOMPASS MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressWARRENVILLE, IL 60555
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 7, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Harris County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyHarris County
MunicipalityWest University Place City
Unified School DistrictHouston Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,551,000 (+1.1%) Land $855,000 Building $696,000$1,551,000 (+1.1%) Land $855,000 Building $696,000
2025$21,845.00 (+9.68%) Homeowner's exemption$1,534,111 (+16.4%) Land $855,000 Building $679,111$1,534,111 (+16.4%) Land $855,000 Building $679,111
2024$19,917.00 (+8.4%)
2023$1,317,934 Land $855,000 Building $462,934$1,317,934 Land $855,000 Building $462,934
2022$18,374.00 (-25.2%)
2020$24,564.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 254 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies254 in force
Nearby Flood Claims133 (1979–2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA97 of 133
Most Recent ClaimSep 2017 · Hurricane Harvey
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Harvey, Sep 2017 · 40 claims
  • Hurricane Ike, Sep 2008 · 10 claims
  • Tropical Storm Allison-06-06-2001, Jun 2001 · 49 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE
serves 19,200 people · EPA ID TX1010027
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CITY OF HOUSTON
Last State InspectionOct 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 947 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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