5229 Ridgecrest Dr, La Porte, TX 77571 Property Records

Harris County property record for 5229 Ridgecrest Dr, La Porte, TX 77571

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,995 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size0.146 acres (6,353 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$140,700 (Feb 2007)
Tax Bill$4,235 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Mortgage
Feb 2022 Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN118-289-012-0020

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN118-289-012-0020

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,995 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,995 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1996
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Construction TypeBrick
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Lot Area6,353 sqft (0.146 acres)
View / LotPrimary
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Frame Porch
Porch Area443 sqft
Patio Area308 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number1182890120020
Street Address5229 RIDGECREST DR
CityLA PORTE
StateTX
Zip77571-2893
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLT 20 BLK 12 GLEN MEADOWS SEC 6
Legal SubdivisionGLEN MEADOWS SEC 6
Legal Block12
Legal Lot Number20
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Township / Civil DivisionSOUTHEAST HARRIS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract343302

Owner

Source: Harris County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5229 RIDGECREST DR, LA PORTE, TX 77571-2893
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 9, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Feb 17, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
SHELL FCU
Feb 5, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 19, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 19, 2007 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 7, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2007103323
Deed Book / Page3979 / 547
Last Transfer DateFeb 1, 2021
Transfer Doc0000066572
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Property Address5229 RIDGECREST DR, LA PORTE, TX 77571-2893
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 2, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5229 RIDGECREST DR, LA PORTE, TX 77571-2893

Mortgage

Document Number0000386656
DateJul 9, 2021
Instrument2021-386656
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressDES MOINES, IA 50328
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term255 Months
DueOct 1, 2042

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Property Address5229 RIDGECREST DR, LA PORTE, TX 77571-2893
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 2, 2022
Title CompanyGREAT AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000088311
DateFeb 17, 2022
Instrument2022-88311
Lender
NameSHELL FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressDEER PARK, TX 77536
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueMar 2, 2037

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Recording DateFeb 5, 2021
Property Address5229 RIDGECREST DR, LA PORTE, TX 77571-2893
Document Number0000066572
Instrument DateFeb 1, 2021
Instrument2021-066572
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 2, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5229 RIDGECREST DR, LA PORTE, TX 77571-2893

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Harris County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyHarris County
MunicipalityLa Porte City
Unified School DistrictLa Porte Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$296,975 (+7.33%) Land $56,262 Building $240,713$296,975 (+7.33%) Land $56,262 Building $240,713
2025$4,235.00 (+142.83%) Homeowner's exemption$276,684 (-10.07%) Land $56,262 Building $220,422$276,684 (-10.07%) Land $56,262 Building $220,422
2024$1,744.00
2023$307,668 Land $56,262 Building $251,406$307,668 Land $56,262 Building $251,406
2022$1,744.00 (+16.97%)
2020$1,491.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 238 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies238 in force
Nearby Flood Claims176 (1979–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA165 of 176
Most Recent ClaimJul 2023 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Ike, Sep 2008 · 24 claims
  • Tropical Storm Erin, Aug 2007 · 28 claims
  • Tropical Storm Allison-06-06-2001, Jun 2001 · 56 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF LA PORTE
serves 36,569 people · EPA ID TX1010018
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CITY OF HOUSTON
Last State InspectionMay 2024
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 405 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

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