Harris County property record for 551 S 3rd St, Bellaire, TX 77401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,261 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,686 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,183 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 073-009-002-0001 |
| Primary APN | 073-009-002-0001 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,261 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,532 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 7,686 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Area | 575 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 297 sqft |
| Porch | Open Concrete/Masonry Porch |
| Porch Area | 656 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0730090020001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 551 S 3RD ST |
| City | BELLAIRE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77401-5003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 1 BLK 2 BELLAIRE PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | BELLAIRE PLACE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 420900 |
551 S 3rd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2005.
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8323 SOUTHWEST FWY, 440, HOUSTON, TX 77074-1627 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 5, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005290105 |
| Deed Book / Page | 213 / 2184 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 551 S 3rd St was $7,183 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2% from the year before.
Source: Harris County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Bellaire City |
| County | Harris County |
| Unified School District | Houston Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $889,721 (-9.72%) Land $494,856 Building $394,865 | $889,721 (-9.72%) Land $494,856 Building $394,865 | |
| 2025 | $7,183.00 (+2.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $985,477 Land $445,370 Building $540,107 | $985,477 Land $445,370 Building $540,107 |
| 2024 | $7,041.00 | ||
| 2023 | $795,764 Land $389,699 Building $406,065 | $795,764 Land $389,699 Building $406,065 | |
| 2022 | $7,041.00 | ||
| 2020 | $9,063.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 551 S 3rd St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 512 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 512 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 318 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 107 of 318 |
| 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.
The area around 551 S 3rd St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 BELLAIRE serves 18,090 people · EPA ID TX1010004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF HOUSTON |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) 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 661 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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