5811 Fordham St, Houston, TX 77005 Property Records

Harris County property record for 5811 Fordham St, Houston, TX 77005

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,021 sqft · built 1991
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,273,900 (May 2019)
Tax Bill$21,295 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Mortgage
May 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN058-022-000-0003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN058-022-000-0003

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures13 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,021 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,500 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1991
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2006
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Construction TypeBrick
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Lot Area5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area484 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Frame Porch
Porch Area93 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number0580220000003
Street Address5811 FORDHAM ST
CityHOUSTON
StateTX
Zip77005-2415
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLT 3 BLK 4 PRESTON PLACE
Legal SubdivisionPRESTON PLACE
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Township / Civil DivisionHOUSTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract412300

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address5811 FORDHAM ST, HOUSTON, TX 77005-2415
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 19, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BAY EQUITY LLC
May 14, 2019Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 14, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 14, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 4, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2019197955
Prior Transfer DateMay 13, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0000197955
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Property Address5811 FORDHAM ST, HOUSTON, TX 77005-2415
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 2, 2022
Title CompanyCHARTER TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000668084
DateNov 19, 2021
Instrument2021-668084
Lender
NameBAY EQUITY LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCORTE MADERA, CA 94925
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2051

May 2019: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Recording DateMay 14, 2019
Property Address5811 FORDHAM ST, HOUSTON, TX 77005-2415
Document Number0000197955
Map ReferenceVOL 572 PG 318
Instrument DateMay 13, 2019
Instrument2019-197955
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 2, 2022
Title CompanyALAMO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5811 FORDHAM ST, HOUSTON, TX 77005-2415

Mortgage

Document Number0000197956
DateMay 14, 2019
Instrument2019-197956
Lender
NameCARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
TypeMortgage Company
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyHarris County
MunicipalityWest University Place City
Unified School DistrictHouston Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,486,223 (+0.11%) Land $850,000 Building $636,223$1,486,223 (+0.11%) Land $850,000 Building $636,223
2025$21,295.00 (+5.69%) Homeowner's exemption$1,484,626 (+11.43%) Land $750,000 Building $734,626$1,484,626 (+11.43%) Land $750,000 Building $734,626
2024$20,149.00 (+13.91%)
2023$1,332,338 Land $725,000 Building $607,338$1,332,338 Land $725,000 Building $607,338
2022$17,689.00 (-8.25%)
2020$19,280.00

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 X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 167 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies167 in force
Nearby Flood Claims22 (1979–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA20 of 22
Most Recent ClaimJul 2024 · Hurricane Beryl
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Harvey, Aug 2017 · 6 claims
  • Tropical Storm Allison-06-06-2001, Jun 2001 · 3 claims
  • Hurricane Alicia, Aug 1983 · 2 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 WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE
serves 19,200 people · EPA ID TX1010027
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CITY OF HOUSTON
Last State InspectionOct 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026)
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 854 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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