Harris County property record for 7516 Ave L, Houston, TX 77012
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $187,500 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,425 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Oct 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 025-180-000-0033 |
| Primary APN | 025-180-000-0033 |
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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 | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Area | 294 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0251800000033 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7516 AVENUE L |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77012-1040 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LTS 32 & 33 BLK 96 MAGNOLIA PARK SEC 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAGNOLIA PARK |
| Legal Block | 96 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32,33 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 311100 |
7516 Ave L is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2018.
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7516 AVENUE L, HOUSTON, TX 77012-1040 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
| Oct 26, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage ALLEGIANCE BK |
| Sep 21, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage HOWARD E III MERRILL |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 2018434452 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2018434452 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Property Address | 7516 AVENUE L, HOUSTON, TX 77012-1040 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2021573689 |
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| Date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-573689 |
| Name | BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PLANO, TX 75093 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 177 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Property Address | 7516 AVENUE L, HOUSTON, TX 77012-1040 |
| Document Number | 0000499764 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7516 AVENUE L HOUSTON TX 770121040, HOUSTON, TX 77012-1040 |
| Document Number | 0000499764 |
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| Date | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 499764 |
| Name | ALLEGIANCE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77040 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 7516 AVENUE L, HOUSTON, TX 77012-1040 |
| Document Number | 0000434452 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 434452 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2018 |
| 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 | 7516 AVENUE L HOUSTON TX 770121040, HOUSTON, TX 77012-1040 |
| Document Number | 434453 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 434453 |
| Name | HOWARD E III MERRILL |
|---|---|
| Address | 2409 DORRINGTON ST, HOUSTON, TX 77030-1926 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Sep 20, 2019 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7516 Ave L was $2,425 with a homeowner's exemption, down 4.2% 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 | $210,000 (-2.15%) Land $75,000 Building $135,000 | $210,000 (-2.15%) Land $75,000 Building $135,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,425.00 (-4.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $214,625 Land $75,000 Building $139,625 | $214,625 Land $75,000 Building $139,625 |
| 2024 | $2,530.00 | ||
| 2023 | $205,739 Land $75,000 Building $130,739 | $205,739 Land $75,000 Building $130,739 | |
| 2020 | $2,529.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7516 Ave L in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 15 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1991–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 7516 Ave L 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 362 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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