Bexar County property record for 481 Scates Dr, San Antonio, TX 78227
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,980 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,159 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $247,900 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,173 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Second Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15464-066-0240 |
| Primary APN | 15464-066-0240 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,980 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,244 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,980 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,159 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 640 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 765 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 481 SCATES DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAN ANTONIO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78227-3127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NCB 15464 BLK 66 LOT 24 (RAINBOW HILLS UT-7) WCID #16 ANNXATN |
| Legal Subdivision | RAINBOW HILLS UT-7 |
| Legal Block | 66 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | BEXAR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN ANTONIO WEST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 171903 |
481 Scates Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2020.
Source: Bexar County records, as of May 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 481 SCATES DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78227-3127 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2020 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage V I P INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE INC |
| Jul 25, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 7, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer REAL EST INVTRS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020273874 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000273874 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEXAR TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 481 SCATES DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78227-3127 |
| Document Number | 0000273874 |
| Map Reference | VOL 5970 PG 42 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200273874 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 481 SCATES DR, 481, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78227-3127 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 481 SCATES DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78227-3127 |
| Document Number | 0000273876 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200273876 |
| Name | V I P INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Number | 0000273875 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200273875 |
| Name | V I P INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEXAR TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 481 SCATES DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78227-3127 |
| Document Number | 0000145061 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 145061 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 824 BROADWAY ST #204 SAN ANTONIO TX 782151543, 204, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78215-1543 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEXAR TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 481 SCATES DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78227-3127 |
| Document Number | 0000155678 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 155678 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | ALAMO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 542 E HIGHLAND BLVD SAN ANTONIO TX 782103560, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78210-3560 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 155679 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 155679 |
| Name | REAL EST INVTRS |
|---|---|
| Address | AUSTIN, TX 78731 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 481 Scates Dr was $3,173 with a homeowner's exemption, down 17.9% from the year before.
Source: Bexar County assessment roll, as of May 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Bexar County |
| Municipality | San Antonio City |
| Unified School District | Northside Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,173.00 (-17.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $222,120 Land $39,840 Building $182,280 | $222,120 Land $39,840 Building $182,280 |
| 2024 | $3,864.00 (-0.1%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,868.00 (-14.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $239,380 Land $39,840 Building $199,540 | $239,380 Land $39,840 Building $199,540 |
| 2022 | $4,500.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 481 Scates Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2013.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 481 Scates Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM serves 2,643,729 people · EPA ID TX0150018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 665 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| VTX Communications Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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