Harris County property record for 6540 Sewanee Ave, Houston, TX 77005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,492 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,580,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $32,355 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 039-325-000-0002 |
| Primary APN | 039-325-000-0002 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,492 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,516 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Concrete/Masonry Porch |
| Porch Area | 236 sqft |
| Patio Area | 370 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0393250000002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6540 SEWANEE AVE |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77005-3748 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TR 2A BLK 34 WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE SEC 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE SEC 1 |
| Legal Tract | 2A |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 412400 |
6540 Sewanee Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6540 SEWANEE AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77005-3748 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020488039 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000321106 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 6540 SEWANEE AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77005-3748 |
| Document Number | 0000488039 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 488039 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 6540 SEWANEE AVE HOUSTON TX 770053748, HOUSTON, TX 77005-3748 |
| Document Number | 488040 |
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| Date | Oct 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 488040 |
| Name | SCHLUMBERGER EMPS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | 205 INDUSTRIAL BLVD, SUGAR LAND, TX 77478-3168 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 11, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.25% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6540 Sewanee Ave was $32,355 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8.2% from the year before.
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 | $2,142,002 (+8.91%) Land $1,200,000 Building $942,002 | $2,142,002 (+8.91%) Land $1,200,000 Building $942,002 | |
| 2025 | $32,355.00 (+8.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,966,763 Land $1,087,500 Building $879,263 | $1,966,763 Land $1,087,500 Building $879,263 |
| 2024 | $29,898.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,838,377 Land $1,087,500 Building $750,877 | $1,838,377 Land $1,087,500 Building $750,877 | |
| 2022 | $28,463.00 | ||
| 2020 | $25,114.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6540 Sewanee Ave 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 224 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 224 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 80 (1979–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 27 of 80 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2018 |
| 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 6540 Sewanee Ave 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 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 763 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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