Harris County property record for 5505 Sewanee Ave, Houston, TX 77005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,350 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $966,900 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $61,591 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 055-117-081-0001 |
| Primary APN | 055-117-081-0001 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,350 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,571 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,406 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 15,000 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Garage Area | 792 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 800 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 650 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 448 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0551170810001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5505 SEWANEE AVE |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77005-2237 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 1 BLK 81 WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE SEC 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE SEC 2 |
| Legal Block | 81 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 412400 |
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 70500, HOUSTON, TX 77270-0500 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 17, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005552208 |
| Deed Book / Page | 720 / 2077 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 17, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 000Y552208 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Harris County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris County |
| Municipality | West University Place City |
| Unified School District | Houston Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,560,679 (+10.15%) Land $2,400,000 Building $2,160,679 | $4,560,679 (+10.15%) Land $2,400,000 Building $2,160,679 | |
| 2025 | $61,591.00 (+34.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $4,140,525 (+33.03%) Land $2,250,000 Building $1,890,525 | $4,140,525 (+33.03%) Land $2,250,000 Building $1,890,525 |
| 2024 | $45,922.00 (+21.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $3,112,400 (+17.41%) Land $2,250,000 Building $862,400 | $3,112,400 (+17.41%) Land $2,250,000 Building $862,400 |
| 2023 | $37,835.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,650,769 Land $2,175,000 Building $475,769 | $2,650,769 Land $2,175,000 Building $475,769 |
| 2022 | $37,835.00 (-2.85%) | ||
| 2020 | $38,944.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 103 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 103 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (2001–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 14 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · Hurricane Beryl |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE serves 19,200 people · EPA ID TX1010027 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF HOUSTON |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 687 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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