Jefferson County property record for 5228 5th St, Port Arthur, TX 77642
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,440 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $62,500 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $16 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Mortgage |
| APN | 035000-000-027200-00000 |
| Primary APN | 035000-000-027200-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 270 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,750 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5228 5TH ST |
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| City | PORT ARTHUR |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77642-1111 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 8 BLK 13 LAKEVIEW |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKEVIEW |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | PORT ARTHUR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
5228 5th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2019.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of August 27, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5228 5TH ST, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642-1111 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 6, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 20192084 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 1, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002084 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5228 5TH ST, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642-1111 |
| Document Number | 0000002084 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2084 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 5228 5TH ST PORT ARTHUR TX 776421111, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642-1111 |
| Document Number | 2085 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2085 |
| Name | CARDENAS R/E LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 4404 HOWELL DR, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642-8722 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jan 17, 2029 |
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of August 27, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Port Arthur City |
| Unified School District | Port Arthur Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54,531 | $103,875 Land $6,750 Building $97,125 | |
| 2024 | $16.00 | ||
| 2023 | $16.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $92,613 Land $2,425 Building $90,188 | $92,613 Land $2,425 Building $90,188 |
| 2022 | $16.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 5228 5th St; there have been 189 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 76 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 76 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 189 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 159 of 189 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2021 · Severe Winter Storms |
| 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 5228 5th St is low, with 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 456 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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