Jefferson County property record for 738 12th St, Port Arthur, TX 77640
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,446 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $471 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2024 Transfer Jun 2023 Mortgage + 2 more |
| APN | 053400-000-007500-00000 |
| Primary APN | 053400-000-007500-00000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,446 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,222 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 224 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 224 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 087467 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 0534000075000 |
| Street Address | 738 12TH ST |
| City | PORT ARTHUR |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77640-4268 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 2 BLK 7 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR |
| Legal Subdivision | PORT ARTHUR CITY |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | PORT ARTHUR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1057 |
| Census Tract | 6100 |
Source: Jefferson County records · APN 053400-000-007500-00000
Assessment roll updated July 25, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 738 12TH ST, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640-4268 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2024 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage TEXAS FIRST BANK |
| May 03, 2022 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage CP PL HOLDING LLC |
| Apr 08, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage MCT CU |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 08, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 2024-24444 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Property Address | 738 12TH ST, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640-4268 |
| Document Number | 0000024444 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-24444 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 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 | 738 12TH ST, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640-4268 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 738 12TH ST, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640-4268 |
| Document Number | 0000018167 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 22 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023018167 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, CTOT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 104 CRAVENS DRIVE, KEMAH, TX 77565 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Revocable Trust |
| Address | 4330 N LINK ST, GROVES, TX 77619-2902 |
| Document Number | 0000018168 |
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| Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023018168 |
| Name | TEXAS FIRST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON TX |
| Recording Date | May 03, 2022 |
| Property Address | 738 12TH ST, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640-4268 |
| Document Number | 0000015375 |
| Map Reference | VOL 01 PG 22 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022015375 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 25 VIA DEL CIELO, RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275-2511 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 28-18 SHEINWAY STREET, ASTORIA, NY 11103 |
| Document Number | 0000015376 |
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| Date | May 03, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022015376 |
| Name | CP PL HOLDING LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 08, 2021 |
| Property Address | 738 12TH ST, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640-4268 |
| Document Number | 0000011508 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1PG 22 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 01, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021011508 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 6626 HANSEN BLVD, GROVES, TX 77619-5232 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1936 LAS PALMAS DR, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642-2782 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000011509 |
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| Date | Apr 08, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021011509 |
| Name | MCT CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Apr 08, 2026 |
Source: Jefferson County records · Assessment roll updated July 25, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Port Arthur City |
| Unified School District | Port Arthur Independent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $83,874 (+8.93%) Land $4,550 Building $79,324 | $83,874 (+8.93%) Land $4,550 Building $79,324 | |
| 2024 | $471.00 (+6.8%) | ||
| 2023 | $441.00 | $76,998 (+9.39%) Land $980 Building $76,018 | $76,998 (+9.39%) Land $980 Building $76,018 |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $70,388 Land $980 Building $69,408 | $70,388 Land $980 Building $69,408 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 482450061001, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 56 (1979–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 38 of 56 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · Hurricane Harvey |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 374 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system TX1230009, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF PORT ARTHUR serves 56,039 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Jan 2025 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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