Harris County property record for 4978 S Nelson Dr, Katy, TX 77493
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,738 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,727 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer |
| APN | 117-261-002-0016 |
| Primary APN | 117-261-002-0016 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,738 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,738 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Concrete/Masonry Porch |
| Porch Area | 55 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1172610020016 |
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| Street Address | 4978 S NELSON DR |
| City | KATY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77493-3494 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 16 MORRISON BLVD PLACE R/P RES Y |
| Legal Subdivision | MORRISON BLVD PLACE R/P RESY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 542700 |
4978 S Nelson Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2023.
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4978 S NELSON DR, KATY, TX 77493-3494 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 8, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000176031 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4978 S NELSON DR, KATY, TX 77493-3494 |
| Document Number | 0000176031 |
| Map Reference | MF 442049 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-176031 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4978 S NELSON DR, KATY, TX 77493-3494 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4978 S NELSON DR, KATY, TX 77493-3494 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4978 S Nelson Dr was $3,727 with a homeowner's exemption, down 4.5% from the year before.
Source: Harris County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris County |
| Municipality | Katy City |
| Unified School District | Katy Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $256,853 (-4.85%) Land $102,586 Building $154,267 | $256,853 (-4.85%) Land $102,586 Building $154,267 | |
| 2025 | $3,727.00 (-4.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $269,956 Land $67,075 Building $202,881 | $269,956 Land $67,075 Building $202,881 |
| 2024 | $3,902.00 | ||
| 2023 | $245,000 Land $58,395 Building $186,605 | $245,000 Land $58,395 Building $186,605 | |
| 2022 | $3,406.00 | ||
| 2020 | $3,755.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 4978 S Nelson Dr; there have been 61 flood claims nearby since 1998.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 82 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 82 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 61 (1998–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 31 of 61 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · other causes |
| 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.
The area around 4978 S Nelson Dr 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 KATY serves 25,253 people · EPA ID TX1010017 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 437 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ezee Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Hotwire Communications, Verizon.
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