Harris County property record for 8131 Ethel St, Houston, TX 77028
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.061 acres (2,688 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $859 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 147-013-001-0002 |
| Primary APN | 147-013-001-0002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 2,688 sqft (0.061 acres) |
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| Account Number | 147-013-001-0002 |
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| Street Address | 8131 ETHEL ST |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77028-4531 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | LT 2 BLK 1 EMPOWER PLACE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 230900 |
Source: Harris County records, as of October 27, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1001 S DAIRY ASHFORD RD STE 570, 570, HOUSTON, TX 77077-2899 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Harris County assessment roll, as of July 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris County |
| Municipality | Houston City |
| Unified School District | Houston Independent School District (PK - 12) |
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · Hurricane Beryl |
| 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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.3% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 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 577 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 |
May also be available: Hotwire Communications, T-Mobile.
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