Harris County property record for 740 E 12th 1/2 St, Houston, TX 77008
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,612 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $7,023 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Transfer Feb 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 035-018-033-0011 |
| Primary APN | 035-018-033-0011 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,612 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,660 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,612 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 12,500 sqft (0.287 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 924 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0350180330011 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 740 E 12TH 1/2 ST |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77008-7120 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LTS 11 & 12 BLK 33 STUDES SEC 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | STUDES SEC 2 |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 511302 |
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 740 E 12TH 1/2 ST, HOUSTON, TX 77008-7120 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Feb 15, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 1998982043 |
| Deed Book / Page | 51819 / 476 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000064987 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 740 E 12TH 1/2 ST, HOUSTON, TX 77008-7120 |
| Document Number | 0000064988 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 64988 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 740 E 12TH 1/2 ST HOUSTON TX 770087120, HOUSTON, TX 77008-7120 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 740 E 12TH 1/2 ST, HOUSTON, TX 77008-7120 |
| Document Number | 0000064987 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 64987 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 740 E 12TH 1/2 ST HOUSTON TX 770087120, HOUSTON, TX 77008-7120 |
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 | $1,283,205 (+0.3%) Land $1,187,500 Building $95,705 | $1,283,205 (+0.3%) Land $1,187,500 Building $95,705 | |
| 2025 | $7,023.00 (+17.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,279,396 (+11.53%) Land $1,187,500 Building $91,896 | $1,279,396 (+11.53%) Land $1,187,500 Building $91,896 |
| 2024 | $5,959.00 (+18.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,147,176 Land $1,125,000 Building $22,176 | $1,147,176 Land $1,125,000 Building $22,176 | |
| 2022 | $5,047.00 (-9.75%) | ||
| 2020 | $5,592.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record median of 78 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 78 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1979–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 14 of 18 |
| 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.
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 970 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 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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