Ector County property record for 78 Emerald Forest Dr, Odessa, TX 79762
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,301 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.223 acres (9,710 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $228,900 (Feb 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $8,005 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09445-00380-00000 |
| Primary APN | 09445-00380-00000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,301 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Lot Area | 9,710 sqft (0.223 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 25 sqft |
| Street Address | 78 EMERALD FOREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | ODESSA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79762-8420 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | EF5 |
| Legal Description | EMERALD FOREST BLOCK 3 LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | EMERALD FOREST |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | ECTOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 3004 |
78 Emerald Forest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2010.
Source: Ector County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 EMERALD FOREST DR, ODESSA, TX 79762-8420 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 12, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20101402 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2405 / 18 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011142 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ECTOR TX |
| Property Address | 78 EMERALD FOREST DR, ODESSA, TX 79762-8420 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 78 EMERALD FOREST DR, ODESSA, TX 79762-8420 |
| Document Number | 0000003224 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00003224 |
| Name | MIDLAND MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 228 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2040 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Emerald Forest Dr was $8,005, up 12.3% from the year before.
Source: Ector County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Ector County |
| Municipality | Odessa City |
| Unified School District | Ector County Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $375,333 (+4.31%) Land $49,623 Building $325,710 | $375,333 (+4.31%) Land $49,623 Building $325,710 | |
| 2025 | $8,005.00 (+12.32%) | $359,828 Land $49,623 Building $310,205 | $359,828 Land $49,623 Building $310,205 |
| 2024 | $7,127.00 (+3.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,896.00 (-7.65%) | $327,120 Land $49,623 Building $277,497 | $327,120 Land $49,623 Building $277,497 |
| 2022 | $7,467.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Emerald Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 17, 2019 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 risk around 78 Emerald Forest Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 91% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 ODESSA serves 123,334 people · EPA ID TX0680002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 76 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 |
| BSX Broadband Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Net Ops Communications Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 500 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless | 300 / 150 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Verizon.
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