Harris County property record for 685 Press St, Houston, TX 77020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,648 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 0.048 acres (2,085 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $298,500 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,875 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Jan 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 139-931-001-0042 |
| Primary APN | 139-931-001-0042 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,648 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,021 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 2,085 sqft (0.048 acres) |
| Garage Area | 402 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 1399310010042 |
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| Street Address | 685 PRESS ST |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77020-8639 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 42 BLK 1 EAST RIVER YARDS |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST RIVER YARDS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 211400 |
685 Press St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2021.
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 685 PRESS ST, HOUSTON, TX 77020-8639 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2021 | Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage CORNERSTONE HM LNDG |
| Jan 19, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING INC |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit FLAGSTAR BK |
| Sep 21, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer TEXAS AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202127342 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2021027342 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 685 PRESS ST, HOUSTON, TX 77020 |
| Document Number | 0000027342 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 27342 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | TEXAS AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 685 PRESS ST HOUSTON TX 77020, HOUSTON, TX 77020 |
| Document Number | 27343 |
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| Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 27343 |
| Name | CORNERSTONE HM LNDG |
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| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77027 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 18, 2051 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 685 PRESS ST, HOUSTON, TX 77020 |
| Document Number | 2021027342 |
| Map Reference | MF 685346 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-027342 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | TEXAS AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| 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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| Address | 685 PRESS ST, HOUSTON, TX 77020-8639 |
| Document Number | 2021027343 |
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| Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-027343 |
| Name | CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Property Address | 685 PRESS ST, HOUSTON, TX 77020 |
| Document Number | 0000443173 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | TEXAS AMERICAN TITLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1815 SHEARN ST HOUSTON TX 770074051, HOUSTON, TX 77007-4051 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000443173 |
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| Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 443173 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 5151 CORPORATE DR, TROY, MI 48098-2639 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 685 PRESS ST, HOUSTON, TX 77020 |
| Document Number | 0000443172 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 443172 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | TEXAS AMERICAN TITLE |
| 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 | Company |
| Address | 1815 SHEARN ST HOUSTON TX 770074051, HOUSTON, TX 77007-4051 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 685 Press St was $4,875 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1.5% from the year before.
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 | $345,473 (-3.63%) Land $70,133 Building $275,340 | $345,473 (-3.63%) Land $70,133 Building $275,340 | |
| 2025 | $4,875.00 (-1.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $358,480 Land $70,133 Building $288,347 | $358,480 Land $70,133 Building $288,347 |
| 2024 | $4,948.00 | ||
| 2023 | $360,000 Land $70,133 Building $289,867 | $360,000 Land $70,133 Building $289,867 | |
| 2022 | $4,944.00 | ||
| 2020 | $1,094.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 685 Press St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 26 flood claims nearby since 1989.
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 File median of 79 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 79 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 26 (1989–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 26 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · Hurricane Harvey |
| 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 685 Press 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 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 536 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 |
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