8221 Observatory St, Houston, TX 77088 Property Records

Harris County property record for 8221 Observatory St, Houston, TX 77088 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Architecture StyleTraditional
Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Square Footage1,141 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,300 sqft (0.168 acres)
GarageDetached, 260 sqft
Tax Bill$2,815.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Harris County records · APN 070-113-003-0001

Assessment roll updated May 26, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address8221 OBSERVATORY ST, HOUSTON, TX 77088-5729
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 02, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer
STEWART TITLE
May 24, 2024Public Action, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleDec 02, 2024
Deed SaleDec 02, 2024
Prior SaleMay 24, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2024448480
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

December 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Recording DateDec 02, 2024
Property Address8221 OBSERVATORY ST, HOUSTON, TX 77088-5729
Document Number0000448480
Map ReferenceVOL 19 PG 15
Instrument DateDec 02, 2024
Instrument2024-448480
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2025
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address822 OBSERVATORY ST, HOUSTON, TX 77088

May 2024: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document TypePublic Action
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Recording DateMay 24, 2024
Property Address8221 OBSERVATORY ST, HOUSTON, TX 77088-5729
Document Number0000189511
Map ReferenceVOL 19 PG 15
Instrument DateMay 01, 2024
Instrument2024-189511
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracySold for Taxes

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address603 W 28TH ST, HOUSTON, TX 77008-1915

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Harris County records · Assessment roll updated May 26, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,815.00 (+91.89%)$123,060 (+3.63%) Land $71,500 Building $51,560$123,060 (+3.63%) Land $71,500 Building $51,560
2024$1,467.00 (+5.09%)$118,750 (-1.21%) Land $68,640 Building $50,110$118,750 (-1.21%) Land $68,640 Building $50,110
2023$1,396.00$120,200 Land $68,640 Building $51,560$120,200 Land $68,640 Building $51,560
2022$1,396.00 (+125.53%)
2020$619.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Harris County (48201C), updated May 17, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 3% of the US · above 2% of Texas
Wildfire LikelihoodLess than 1 in 10,000 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN070-113-003-0001

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Building Area1,141 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,141 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleTraditional Style
Exterior MaterialCombination Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Foundation TypeNo Foundation Foundation
Lot Area7,300 sqft (0.168 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area260 sqft Garage
Porch Area119 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Account Number0701130030001
Street Address8221 OBSERVATORY ST
CityHOUSTON
StateTX
Zip77088-5729
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLT 1 BLK 3 HARVEST HEIGHTS ANNEX SEC 1
Legal SubdivisionHARVEST HEIGHTS ANNEX SEC 1
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Minor Civil DivisionHOUSTON
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2027
Census Tract533100

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