Waller County property record for 6501 Mert St, Katy, TX 77493
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1,953 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,215 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $188,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,355 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 369706-003-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 369706-003-001-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,953 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,953 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 9,215 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 618 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 1 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 15 sqft |
| Water Source | Well |
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| Street Address | 6501 MERT ST |
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| City | KATY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77493-1824 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S369706 BARTLETT 6 BLK 3 LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BARTLETT 6 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WALLER TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKSHIRE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 680100 |
6501 Mert St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2015.
Source: Waller County records, as of May 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6501 MERT ST, KATY, TX 77493-1824 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20152682 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 29, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000503159 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | WALLER TX |
| Property Address | 6501 MERT LN, KATY, TX 77493-1824 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | FRONTIER TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2101580 |
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| Date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2101580 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6501 Mert St was $5,355 with a homeowner's exemption, up 254.2% from the year before.
Source: Waller County assessment roll, as of May 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Katy City |
| County | Waller County |
| Unified School District | Katy Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,355.00 (+254.17%) Homeowner's exemption | $353,090 Land $137,760 Building $215,330 | $353,090 Land $137,760 Building $215,330 |
| 2024 | $1,512.00 | ||
| 2023 | $392,340 Land $136,840 Building $255,500 | $392,340 Land $136,840 Building $255,500 | |
| 2021 | $142,406.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6501 Mert St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 55 flood claims nearby since 2016.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2025 · 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 File median of 785 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 785 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 55 (2016–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 37 of 55 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2022 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 6501 Mert St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 KATY serves 25,253 people · EPA ID TX1010017 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 289 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Ezee Fiber, T-Mobile.
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