4238 Law St, Houston, TX 77005 Property Records

Harris County property record for 4238 Law St, Houston, TX 77005

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,896 sqft · built 2016
Lot Size0.057 acres (2,500 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$638,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill$10,236 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2020 Mortgage
Dec 2019 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN137-891-001-0001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN137-891-001-0001
Alternative APN
  • 055-286-000-0026

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area2,896 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area876 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2016
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2016
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialCombination
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Lot Area2,500 sqft (0.057 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood
Garage Area360 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Frame Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number1378910010001
Street Address4238 LAW ST
CityHOUSTON
StateTX
Zip77005-1036
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLT 1 BLK 1 LAW SQUARE
Legal SubdivisionLAW SQUARE
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Township / Civil DivisionHOUSTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2017
Census Tract411801

Owner

4238 Law St is owned by a company that bought it in July 2020 and is owner-occupied.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address4238 LAW ST, HOUSTON, TX 77005-1036
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 1, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
HOMETRUST MTG
Dec 19, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage
JP MORGAN CHASE BK
Feb 19, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
ENVOY MTG
Jul 6, 2017Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer
LEGACY MUTUAL MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 1, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 1, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 19, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2020288876
Prior Transfer DateJun 29, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000288876
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Recording DateJul 1, 2020
Property Address4238 LAW ST, HOUSTON, TX 77005-1036
Document Number0000288876
Instrument DateJun 29, 2020
Instrument288876
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 15, 2020
Title CompanyALAMO TITLE COMPANY, ALAMO TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address4238 LAW ST HOUSTON TX 770051036, HOUSTON, TX 77005-1036

Mortgage

Document Number288877
DateJul 1, 2020
Instrument288877
Lender
NameHOMETRUST MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressHOUSTON, TX 77056
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJun 30, 2050

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Property Address4238 LAW ST, HOUSTON, TX 77005-1036
Document Number0000001532
Instrument DateDec 19, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 14, 2020
Title CompanyGREAT AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address4238 LAW ST HOUSTON TX 770051036, HOUSTON, TX 77005-1036

Mortgage

Document Number0000001532
DateJan 2, 2020
Instrument1532
Lender
NameJP MORGAN CHASE BK
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueJan 1, 2035

February 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Recording DateFeb 19, 2019
Property Address4238 LAW ST, HOUSTON, TX 77005-1036
Document Number0000065810
Instrument DateFeb 15, 2019
Instrument65810
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 25, 2019
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
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address4238 LAW ST HOUSTON TX 770051036, HOUSTON, TX 77005-1036

Mortgage

Document Number65811
DateFeb 19, 2019
Instrument65811
Lender
NameENVOY MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressHOUSTON, TX 77043
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueFeb 18, 2049

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Recording DateJul 6, 2017
Property Address4238 LAW ST, HOUSTON, TX 77005-1036
Document Number0000300796
Instrument DateJun 30, 2017
Instrument300796
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedJan 16, 2018
Title CompanyTEXAS AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address4238 LAW ST HOUSTON TX 77005, HOUSTON, TX 77005

Mortgage

Document Number300797
DateJul 6, 2017
Instrument300797
Lender
NameLEGACY MUTUAL MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSAN ANTONIO, TX 78231
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 5, 2047

Mortgage

Document Number316501,
DateJul 6, 2017
Instrument316501
Lender
NameFROST BK
TypeBank
AddressSAN ANTONIO, TX 78296
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueJul 5, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 4238 Law St was $10,236 with a homeowner's exemption, down 10.7% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyHarris County
MunicipalityHouston City
Unified School DistrictHouston Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$679,847 (+0.98%) Land $250,000 Building $429,847$679,847 (+0.98%) Land $250,000 Building $429,847
2025$10,236.00 (-10.69%) Homeowner's exemption$673,252 Land $250,000 Building $423,252$673,252 Land $250,000 Building $423,252
2024$11,461.00
2023$673,100 Land $250,000 Building $423,100$673,100 Land $250,000 Building $423,100
2022$9,999.00
2020$11,803.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 4238 Law St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 123 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies123 in force

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

The area around 4238 Law 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 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 HOUSTON
serves 2,970,543 people · EPA ID TX1010013
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead5 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
resolved · May 2025
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 740 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL 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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