Harris County property record for 5542 Farmer St, Houston, TX 77020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,786 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,020 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,771 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 062-040-008-0009 |
| Primary APN | 062-040-008-0009 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,786 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,786 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 7,020 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0620400080009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5542 FARMER ST |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77020-4722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LTS 9 & 12 & TRS 10A & 11A BLK 8 LYONS AVENUE PARK EXTN |
| Legal Subdivision | LYONS AVENUE PARK EXTN |
| Legal Tract | 10A,11A |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,12 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 211600 |
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5542 FARMER ST, HOUSTON, TX 77020-4722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 2018432644 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5542 FARMER ST, HOUSTON, TX 77020-4722 |
| Document Number | 0000432644 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 432644 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5542 FARMER ST HOUSTON TX 770204722, HOUSTON, TX 77020-4722 |
Source: Harris County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris County |
| Municipality | Houston City |
| Unified School District | Houston Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $200,286 (+19.5%) Land $120,200 Building $80,086 | $200,286 (+19.5%) Land $120,200 Building $80,086 | |
| 2025 | $167,601 (-0.65%) Land $120,200 Building $47,401 | $167,601 (-0.65%) Land $120,200 Building $47,401 | |
| 2023 | $1,771.00 Homeowner's exemption | $168,699 Land $114,190 Building $54,509 | $168,699 Land $114,190 Building $54,509 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1982–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · Hurricane Harvey |
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 |
|---|
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 HOUSTON serves 2,970,543 people · EPA ID TX1010013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · May 2025 |
|---|---|
| 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 651 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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