Jefferson County property record for 4237 Big Bend Ave, Port Arthur, TX 77642
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,065 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,398 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Construction Loan |
| APN | 050050-300-047700-00000 |
| Primary APN | 050050-300-047700-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,065 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,065 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 8,398 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 158 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 079314 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 0500500477001 |
| Street Address | 4237 BIG BEND AVE |
| City | PORT ARTHUR |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77642-5604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 11 BLK 26 PARK PLACE 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK PLACE 4 TO PORT ARTHUR |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | PORT ARTHUR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 6800 |
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1960 JOE LOUIS AVE, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640-3214 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Jul 16, 2002 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000021369 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4237 BIG BEND AVE, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642-5604 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 40426 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 4237 BIG BEND AVE PORT ARTHUR TX 776425604, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642-5604 |
| Document Number | 0000040426 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 40426 |
| Name | US SMALL BUSN ADMN |
|---|---|
| Address | EL PASO, TX 79935 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 3, 2047 |
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of July 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Port Arthur City |
| Unified School District | Port Arthur Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $117,417 (-29%) Land $8,400 Building $174,677 | $183,077 (+10.7%) Land $8,400 Building $174,677 |
| 2023 | $165,378 Land $6,580 Building $158,798 | $165,378 Land $6,580 Building $158,798 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 99 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 99 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 143 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 125 of 143 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2024 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 91% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 PORT ARTHUR serves 56,039 people · EPA ID TX1230009 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Jan 2025 |
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| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 265 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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