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538 S 3rd St, Bellaire, TX 77401 Property Records

Harris County property record for 538 S 3rd St, Bellaire, TX 77401

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,382 sqft · built 1994
Lot Size0.203 acres (8,820 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$937,500 (Mar 2018)
Tax Bill$16,127 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2018 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN073-009-001-0017

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN073-009-001-0017

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths4.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures21 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area5,382 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,860 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1994
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1994
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Construction TypeBrick
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Lot Area8,820 sqft (0.203 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood
Garage Area496 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area280 sqft
PorchOpen Concrete/Masonry Porch
Porch Area126 sqft
Outdoor Kitchen / BBQOutdoor Kitchen / BBQ

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number0730090010017
Street Address538 S 3RD ST
CityBELLAIRE
StateTX
Zip77401-5004
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLT 17 BLK 1 BELLAIRE PLACE
Legal SubdivisionBELLAIRE PLACE
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Township / Civil DivisionHOUSTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract420900

Owner

Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026

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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address538 S 3RD ST, BELLAIRE, TX 77401-5004
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 7, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 7, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 17, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201895999
Prior Transfer DateMar 6, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc2018095999
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Recording DateMar 7, 2018
Property Address538 S 3RD ST, BELLAIRE, TX 77401-5004
Document Number0000095999
Instrument DateMar 6, 2018
Instrument95999
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 11, 2020
Title CompanyCHARTER TITLE CORPORATION, CHARTER TITLE CORP.

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address538 S 3RD ST BELLAIRE TX 774015004, BELLAIRE, TX 77401-5004

Mortgage

Document Number96000
DateMar 7, 2018
Instrument96000
Lender
NameJP MORGAN CHASE BK
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 6, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
MunicipalityBellaire City
CountyHarris County
Unified School DistrictHouston Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,276,558 (+0.31%) Land $595,200 Building $681,358$1,276,558 (+0.31%) Land $595,200 Building $681,358
2025$16,127.00 (-15.5%) Homeowner's exemption$1,272,561 (+0.2%) Land $535,680 Building $736,881$1,272,561 (+0.2%) Land $535,680 Building $736,881
2024$19,085.00 (+11.96%)
2023$1,270,000 Land $468,720 Building $801,280$1,270,000 Land $468,720 Building $801,280
2022$17,046.00 (-6.2%)
2020$18,173.00

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 AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 512 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies512 in force
Nearby Flood Claims318 (1979–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA107 of 318
Most Recent ClaimJul 2024 · Hurricane Beryl
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Harvey, Sep 2017 · 222 claims
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds And Flooding, May 2015 · 9 claims
  • Tropical Storm Allison-06-06-2001, Jun 2001 · 41 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 BELLAIRE
serves 18,090 people · EPA ID TX1010004
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CITY OF HOUSTON
Last State InspectionMay 2025
Lead1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 661 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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