Brazoria County property record for 537 James St, Clute, TX 77531
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,033 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,498 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,312 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 2270-0036-000 |
| Primary APN | 2270-0036-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,033 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,033 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,498 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 324 sqft |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | R194505 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 537 JAMES ST |
| City | CLUTE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77531-3617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BRYAN (A0066 J E GROCE)(CLUTE) LOT 42 (W/2) - LOT 43 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRYAN |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | BRAZORIA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAZOSPORT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 663800 |
The current owner of 537 James St acquired it in August 2011.
Source: Brazoria County records, as of November 24, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 133 N DIXIE DR, LAKE JACKSON, TX 77566-5940 |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2011 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 2002 |
| Deed Document Number | 2011032887 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Brazoria County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria County |
| Municipality | Clute City |
| Unified School District | Brazosport Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $283,830 Land $47,250 Building $236,580 | $283,830 Land $47,250 Building $236,580 | |
| 2024 | $6,312.00 | ||
| 2023 | $271,580 Land $12,290 Building $259,290 | $271,580 Land $12,290 Building $259,290 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 537 James St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 52 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 24 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 52 (1979–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 45 of 52 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 537 James St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 CLUTE serves 10,604 people · EPA ID TX0200004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 237 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
| Skynet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
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