Harris County property record for 401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77002
| Property Type | Regional Shopping Center, Mall |
|---|---|
| Details | 746,749 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 15.9 acres (695,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,225,046 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale Apr 2019 Loan Modification + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 145-067-001-0001 |
| Primary APN | 145-067-001-0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 746,749 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 212,849 sqft |
| Basement Area | 211,249 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 695,600 sqft (15.9 acres) |
| View / Lot | Highway |
| Canopy | 47,927 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1450670010001 |
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| Street Address | 401 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77002-1569 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Regional Shopping Center, Mall |
| Legal Description | RES A BLK 1 POST HOUSTON |
| Legal Subdivision | POST HOUSTON |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 980700 |
Source: Harris County records · APN 145-067-001-0001
Assessment roll updated May 26, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2410 POLK ST, 200, HOUSTON, TX 77003-4341 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Nov 21, 2022 | Lease, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Apr 18, 2019 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit PROSPERITY BK |
| Apr 05, 2019 | Loan Modification, Mortgage PROSPERITY BK |
| Apr 05, 2019 | Loan Modification, Mortgage PROSPERITY BK |
| Dec 19, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage NOT AVAILABLE |
| Dec 19, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage OTHER |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 14, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 2022559103 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Lease |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 401 FRANKLIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77002-1569 |
| Document Number | 0000559103 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-559103 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1520 OLIVER ST, 1520, HOUSTON, TX 77007-6035 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2410 POLK ST STE 200, 200, HOUSTON, TX 77003-4341 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 401 FRANKLIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77002-1569 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 05, 2019 |
| Instrument | 157569 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Partnership |
| Address | 1520 OLIVER ST #200 HOUSTON TX 770076035, 200, HOUSTON, TX 77007-6035 |
| Document Number | 0000157569 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 157569 |
| Name | PROSPERITY BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 811 LOUISIANA ST # 140L, HOUSTON, TX 77002-1403 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Property Address | 401 FRANKLIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77002-1569 |
| Document Number | 0000157570 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 05, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Partnership |
| Document Number | 0000157570 |
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| Date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 157570 |
| Name | PROSPERITY BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | VICTORIA, TX 77901-6022 |
| Term | 84 Months |
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| Due | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Property Address | 401 FRANKLIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77002-1569 |
| Document Number | 0000140397 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 05, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Partnership |
| Address | 1520 OLIVER ST #200 HOUSTON TX 770076035, 200, HOUSTON, TX 77007-6035 |
| Document Number | 0000140397 |
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| Date | Apr 08, 2019 |
| Instrument | 140397 |
| Name | PROSPERITY BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 811 LOUISIANA ST # 140L, HOUSTON, TX 77002-1403 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Apr 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Property Address | 401 FRANKLIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77002-1569 |
| Document Number | 0000003575 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 401 FRANKLIN ST |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Property Address | 401 FRANKLIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77002-1569 |
| Document Number | 0000003573 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Limited Partnership |
Source: Harris County records · Assessment roll updated May 26, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris County |
| Municipality | Houston City |
| Unified School District | Houston Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,225,046.00 (+12.03%) | $97,126,446 (-17.77%) Land $38,258,000 Building $58,868,446 | $97,126,446 (-17.77%) Land $38,258,000 Building $58,868,446 |
| 2024 | $1,986,153.00 (-16.54%) | ||
| 2023 | $118,114,153 Land $38,258,000 Building $79,856,153 | $118,114,153 Land $38,258,000 Building $79,856,153 | |
| 2022 | $2,379,776.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 17, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 46 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 195 units insured incl. 149 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 22 (2008–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 22 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · Hurricane Beryl |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Individually Listed | Downtown Houston Post Office, Processing and Distribution Center listed 2018 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 100002087 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: IBT Group USA, T-Mobile USA, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 130 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF HOUSTON serves 2,970,543 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · May 2025 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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