Harris County property record for 509 Cather St, Houston, TX 77076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 1,860 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $108,600 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,775 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 074-075-002-0022 |
| Primary APN | 074-075-002-0022 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,860 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,860 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 147 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0740750020022 |
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| Street Address | 509 CATHER ST |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77076-4005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 22 BLK 2 NORDLING ESTATES |
| Legal Subdivision | NORDLING ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 221400 |
509 Cather St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2017.
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 CATHER ST, HOUSTON, TX 77076-4005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 23, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017131006 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000131006 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 509 CATHER ST, HOUSTON, TX 77076-4005 |
| Document Number | 0000131006 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 131006 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 509 CATHER ST HOUSTON TX 770764005, HOUSTON, TX 77076-4005 |
| Document Number | 131007 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 131007 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 28, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Cather St was $1,775 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Harris County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris County |
| Municipality | Houston City |
| Unified School District | Houston Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $219,612 (+11.71%) Land $114,247 Building $105,365 | $219,612 (+11.71%) Land $114,247 Building $105,365 | |
| 2025 | $1,775.00 (-2.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $196,598 Land $75,605 Building $120,993 | $196,598 Land $75,605 Building $120,993 |
| 2024 | $1,820.00 | ||
| 2023 | $214,297 Land $75,605 Building $138,692 | $214,297 Land $75,605 Building $138,692 | |
| 2022 | $1,485.00 | ||
| 2020 | $1,824.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 509 Cather St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 55 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 55 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 52 of 55 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · Hurricane Beryl |
| 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 509 Cather 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 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 HOUSTON serves 2,970,543 people · EPA ID TX1010013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · May 2025 |
|---|---|
| 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 338 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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