Harris County property record for 509 Ward Rd, Baytown, TX 77520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,098 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,865 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $133,166 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,471 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 063-091-002-0005 |
| Primary APN | 063-091-002-0005 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,098 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,098 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 5,865 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0630910020005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 509 WARD RD |
| City | BAYTOWN |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77520-4858 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 5 BLK 2 ARON |
| Legal Subdivision | ARON |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BAYTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 254100 |
509 Ward Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2023.
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 WARD RD, BAYTOWN, TX 77520-4858 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2023 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SECURITY NATIONAL MORTGAGE CO |
| Apr 28, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CATALYST LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023425239 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 10, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000420937 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 509 WARD RD, BAYTOWN, TX 77520-4858 |
| Document Number | 0000425239 |
| Map Reference | VOL 9 PG 61 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-425239 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4726 LIBBY RD NE, OLYMPIA, WA 98506-1905 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 509 WARD RD, BAYTOWN, TX 77520-4858 |
| Document Number | 0000425240 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-425240 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Property Address | 509 WARD RD, BAYTOWN, TX 77520-4858 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000337166 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-337166 |
| Name | SECURITY NATIONAL MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84123 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 509 WARD RD, BAYTOWN, TX 77520-4858 |
| Document Number | 0000178312 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 178312 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4726 LIBBY RD NE OLYMPIA WA 985061905, OLYMPIA, WA 98506-1905 |
| Document Number | 178313 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 178313 |
| Name | CATALYST LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77034 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Ward Rd was $3,471, up 324.8% from the year before.
Source: Harris County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Baytown City |
| County | Harris County |
| Unified School District | Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $143,364 (+6.73%) Land $43,988 Building $99,376 | $143,364 (+6.73%) Land $43,988 Building $99,376 | |
| 2025 | $3,471.00 (+324.85%) | $134,329 Land $43,988 Building $90,341 | $134,329 Land $43,988 Building $90,341 |
| 2024 | $817.00 | ||
| 2023 | $133,020 Land $43,988 Building $89,032 | $133,020 Land $43,988 Building $89,032 | |
| 2020 | $324.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 509 Ward Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · 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 509 Ward Rd 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 | CITY OF BAYTOWN serves 86,004 people · EPA ID TX1010003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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 623 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, Hotwire Communications, Lyte Fiber, Optimum, T-Mobile.
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