Bexar County property record for 4938 Melvin Dr, San Antonio, TX 78220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,050 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.234 acres (10,189 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $131,400 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $931 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage Sep 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14312-002-0340 |
| Primary APN | 14312-002-0340 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,050 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Utility Area | 32 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,189 sqft (0.234 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 210 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 210 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 4938 MELVIN DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAN ANTONIO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 78220-1846 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NCB 14312 BLK 2 LOT 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST HOUSTON UN 1-A NCB 14312 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | BEXAR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN ANTONIO CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 131000 |
4938 Melvin Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2020.
Source: Bexar County records, as of May 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4938 MELVIN DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78220-1846 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2020 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| Sep 5, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ALAMO TITLE COMPANY, ALAMO TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 5, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 202088998 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000088998 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEXAR TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 4938 MELVIN DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78220-1846 |
| Document Number | 0000088998 |
| Map Reference | VOL 5970 PG 135 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200088998 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | FATCO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4938 MELVIN DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78220-1846 |
| Document Number | 0000088999 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200088999 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEXAR TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 4938 MELVIN DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78220-1846 |
| Document Number | 0000177571 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 177571 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | ALAMO TITLE COMPANY, ALAMO TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4430 SUMMER WIND ST SAN ANTONIO TX 782174307, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217-4307 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4938 Melvin Dr was $931 with exemptions applied, down 53.1% 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 | San Antonio Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $931.00 (-53.07%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $161,695 Land $49,390 Building $120,710 | $170,100 Land $49,390 Building $120,710 |
| 2024 | $1,984.00 (+13.96%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,741.00 (-29.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $171,470 Land $49,390 Building $122,080 | $171,470 Land $49,390 Building $122,080 |
| 2022 | $2,482.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4938 Melvin Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 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 risk around 4938 Melvin 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 339 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Alamo Broadband Fixed Wireless | 450 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications, ZipLink Internet.
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