Harris County property record for 415 Merrill St, Houston, TX 77009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,685 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $933,200 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $14,248 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Construction Loan Mar 2023 Second Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050-326-000-0026 |
| Primary APN | 050-326-000-0026 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,685 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,567 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Metal Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 5,400 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 226 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0503260000026 |
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| Street Address | 415 MERRILL ST |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77009-6200 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 26 WOODLAND PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODLAND PARK |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 510302 |
415 Merrill St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2019.
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 415 MERRILL ST, HOUSTON, TX 77009-6200 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage STELLAR BANK |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage STELLAR BANK |
| Aug 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ALLY BANK |
| Apr 16, 2019 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMPASS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019152568 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000152568 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Property Address | 415 MERRILL ST, HOUSTON, TX 77009-6200 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Title Company | TRADITIONAL TITLE COMPANY, TRADITION TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1203 NORTHWOOD ST, HOUSTON, TX 77009-3019 |
| Document Number | 0000076050 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-076050 |
| Name | STELLAR BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | BEAUMONT, TX 77706 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Property Address | 415 MERRILL ST, HOUSTON, TX 77009-6200 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Title Company | TRADITIONAL TITLE COMPANY, TRADITION TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 415 MERRILL ST, HOUSTON, TX 77009-6200 |
| Document Number | 0000076049 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-076049 |
| Name | STELLAR BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | BEAUMONT, TX 77706 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.37% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 17, 2031 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 6.37% |
| Max Rate At Change | 11.3% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 11.3% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Property Address | 415 MERRILL ST, HOUSTON, TX 77009-6200 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000495460 |
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| Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-495460 |
| Name | ALLY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28202 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 415 MERRILL ST, HOUSTON, TX 77009-6200 |
| Document Number | 0000152568 |
| Map Reference | VOL 501 PG 339 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-152568 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| 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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| Address | 415 MERRILL ST, HOUSTON, TX 77009-6200 |
| Document Number | 0000152569 |
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| Date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-152569 |
| Name | COMPASS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 415 Merrill St was $14,248 with a homeowner's exemption, down 20.9% from the year before.
Source: Harris County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris County |
| Municipality | Houston City |
| Unified School District | Houston Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,248.00 (-20.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $908,780 Land $540,000 Building $368,780 | $908,780 Land $540,000 Building $368,780 |
| 2024 | $18,010.00 | ||
| 2023 | $868,182 Land $486,000 Building $382,182 | $868,182 Land $486,000 Building $382,182 | |
| 2022 | $13,057.00 | ||
| 2020 | $13,692.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 415 Merrill St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2008.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 74 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 74 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · Hurricane Harvey |
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 415 Merrill 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 HOUSTON serves 2,970,543 people · EPA ID TX1010013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · May 2025 |
|---|---|
| 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 985 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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