742 E 40th 1/2 St, Houston, TX 77022 Property Records

Harris County property record for 742 E 40th 1/2 St, Houston, TX 77022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,532 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.125 acres (5,460 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$347,462 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill$4,816 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Mortgage
Dec 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN061-056-024-0011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN061-056-024-0011

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,532 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,532 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2019
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialCombination
Construction TypeMetal Frame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Lot Area5,460 sqft (0.125 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood
Garage Area308 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Frame Porch
Porch Area15 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number0610560240011
Street Address742 E 40TH 1/2 ST
CityHOUSTON
StateTX
Zip77022-4606
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLT 11 BLK 24 WHITNEY PLACE SEC 2
Legal SubdivisionWHITNEY PLACE SEC 2
Legal Block24
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Township / Civil DivisionHOUSTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1021
Census Tract530400

Owner

Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address742 E 40TH 1/2 ST, HOUSTON, TX 77022-4606
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 2, 2020Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Dec 2, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
JP MORGAN CHASE BK
Jul 27, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 2, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 2, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 27, 2020
Deed Document Number2020589445
Prior Transfer DateMay 5, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc0000297189
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2020: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Recording DateDec 2, 2020
Property Address742 E 40TH 1/2 ST, HOUSTON, TX 77022-4606
Document Number2020589445
Map ReferenceVOL 18 PG 53
Instrument DateNov 25, 2020
Instrument2020-589445
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address742 E 40TH 1 2 ST, HOUSTON, TX 77022

Mortgage

Document Number2020589446
DateDec 2, 2020
Instrument2020-589446
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 1, 2050

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Recording DateDec 2, 2020
Property Address742 E 40TH 1/2 ST, HOUSTON, TX 77022-4606
Document Number0000589445
Instrument DateNov 25, 2020
Instrument589445
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 16, 2020
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address742 E 40TH 1/2 ST HOUSTON TX 770224606, HOUSTON, TX 77022-4606

Mortgage

Document Number589446
DateDec 2, 2020
Instrument589446
Lender
NameJP MORGAN CHASE BK
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 1, 2050

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Recording DateJul 27, 2020
Property Address742 E 40TH 1/2 ST, HOUSTON, TX 77022-4606
Document Number0000333382
Instrument DateJun 29, 2020
Instrument333382
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 4, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
AddressPO BOX 16145 HOUSTON TX 772226145, HOUSTON, TX 77222-6145

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Harris County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyHarris County
MunicipalityHouston City
Unified School DistrictHouston Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$315,454 (-11.14%) Land $141,210 Building $174,244$315,454 (-11.14%) Land $141,210 Building $174,244
2025$4,816.00 (+1.45%) Homeowner's exemption$355,000 (-0.11%) Land $141,210 Building $213,790$355,000 (-0.11%) Land $141,210 Building $213,790
2024$4,747.00 (+17.3%) Homeowner's exemption$355,386 (+16.73%) Land $141,210 Building $214,176$355,386 (+16.73%) Land $141,210 Building $214,176
2023$4,047.00 Homeowner's exemption$304,464 Land $125,520 Building $178,944$304,464 Land $125,520 Building $178,944
2022$4,047.00 (+36.82%)
2020$2,958.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 96 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies96 in force
Nearby Flood Claims123 (1997–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA51 of 123
Most Recent ClaimJul 2024 · Hurricane Beryl
Claims by Event
  • Tropical Storm Imelda, Sep 2019 · 21 claims
  • Hurricane Harvey, Aug 2017 · 30 claims
  • Hurricane Ike, Sep 2008 · 39 claims

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF HOUSTON
serves 2,970,543 people · EPA ID TX1010013
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead5 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
resolved · May 2025
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 658 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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