Brazoria County property record for 496 James St, Clute, TX 77531
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,907 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 1.65 acres (71,874 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $142,900 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,085 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 0066-0125-000 |
| Primary APN | 0066-0125-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,907 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,907 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 71,874 sqft (1.65 acres) |
| View / Lot | Front |
| Garage Area | 550 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Concrete/Masonry Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 496 JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | CLUTE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77531-3618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 0170 |
| Legal Description | A0066 J E GROCE TRACT 45A1-45A3A ACRES 1.65 |
| Legal Subdivision | J E GROCE |
| Legal Tract | 45A1-45A3A |
| Jurisdiction | BRAZORIA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAZOSPORT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 663800 |
496 James St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2012.
Source: Brazoria County records, as of April 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 496 JAMES ST, CLUTE, TX 77531-3618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 3, 1994 |
| Deed Document Number | 201255150 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 4, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000055150 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Brazoria County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria County |
| Municipality | Clute City |
| Unified School District | Brazosport Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $290,860 Land $39,400 Building $251,460 | $290,860 Land $39,400 Building $251,460 | |
| 2024 | $4,085.00 | ||
| 2023 | $292,170 Land $36,390 Building $255,780 | $292,170 Land $36,390 Building $255,780 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 496 James St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 52 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 24 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 52 (1979–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 45 of 52 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2015 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 496 James St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 CLUTE serves 10,604 people · EPA ID TX0200004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) 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 237 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Skynet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
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