Harris County property record for 709 Merrill St, Houston, TX 77009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,296 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $521,300 (Jan 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $19,443 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Transfer Apr 2022 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-316-011-0013 |
| Primary APN | 037-316-011-0013 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,296 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,638 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 368 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 208 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0373160110013 |
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| Street Address | 709 MERRILL ST |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77009-6207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 13 BLK 11 WOODLAND HEIGHTS ANNEX |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODLAND HEIGHTS ANNEX |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 510302 |
709 Merrill St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2022.
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 709 MERRILL ST, HOUSTON, TX 77009-6207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2022 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 22, 2022 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FROST BK |
| Mar 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CORNERSTONE HM LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 201014534 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6987 / 961 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000213544 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 709 MERRILL ST, HOUSTON, TX 77009-6207 |
| Document Number | 0000213545 |
| Map Reference | VOL 3 PG 38A |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-213545 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 709 MERRILL ST, 709, HOUSTON, TX 77009-6207 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 709 MERRILL ST, HOUSTON, TX 77009-6207 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 709 MERRILL ST, HOUSTON, TX 77009-6207 |
| Document Number | 0000213544 |
| Map Reference | VOL 3 PG 38A |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-213544 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 709 MERRILL ST, 709, HOUSTON, TX 77009-6207 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 709 MERRILL ST, HOUSTON, TX 77009-6207 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Property Address | 709 MERRILL ST, HOUSTON, TX 77009-6207 |
| Document Number | 0000182594 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 709 MERRILL ST HOUSTON TX 770096207, HOUSTON, TX 77009-6207 |
| Document Number | 0000182594 |
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| Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 182594 |
| Name | FROST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN ANTONIO, TX 78296 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Property Address | 709 MERRILL ST, HOUSTON, TX 77009-6207 |
| Document Number | 0000119539 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | CAPITAL TITLE/TX LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | MERRILL ST HOUSTON TX 77009, HOUSTON, TX 77009 |
| Document Number | 0000119539 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 119539 |
| Name | CORNERSTONE HM LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77027 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 15, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 709 Merrill St was $19,443 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6.8% 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 | $1,231,201 (+1.43%) Land $700,000 Building $531,201 | $1,231,201 (+1.43%) Land $700,000 Building $531,201 | |
| 2025 | $19,443.00 (+6.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,213,795 Land $625,000 Building $588,795 | $1,213,795 Land $625,000 Building $588,795 |
| 2024 | $18,211.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,170,503 Land $562,500 Building $608,003 | $1,170,503 Land $562,500 Building $608,003 | |
| 2022 | $17,900.00 | ||
| 2020 | $14,538.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 709 Merrill St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2008.
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 74 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 74 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| 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.
The area around 709 Merrill 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 985 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 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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