Harris County property record for 8316 Merlin Dr, Houston, TX 77055
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,756 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $26,718 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080-554-000-0284 |
| Primary APN | 080-554-000-0284 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,756 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,332 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,635 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 576 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 11,250 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Area | 611 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 380 sqft |
| Patio Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0805540000284 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8316 MERLIN DR |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77055-4833 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 284 BLK 18 SPRING OAKS SEC 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | SPRING OAKS SEC 3 |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 284 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 522500 |
8316 Merlin Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2021.
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8316 MERLIN DR, HOUSTON, TX 77055-4833 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 21, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021506887 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 3, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000271766 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8316 MERLIN DR, HOUSTON, TX 77055-4833 |
| Document Number | 0000506887 |
| Map Reference | VOL 41 PG 10 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-506887 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2539 LONG REACH DR, 2539, SUGAR LAND, TX 77478-4129 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8316 MERLIN DR, HOUSTON, TX 77055-4833 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8316 Merlin Dr was $26,718 with a homeowner's exemption, up 246.3% from the year before.
Source: Harris County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris County |
| Municipality | Spring Valley Village City |
| Unified School District | Spring Branch Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,827,686 (+6.32%) Land $743,750 Building $1,083,936 | $1,827,686 (+6.32%) Land $743,750 Building $1,083,936 | |
| 2025 | $26,718.00 (+246.31%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,719,000 Land $690,625 Building $1,028,375 | $1,719,000 Land $690,625 Building $1,028,375 |
| 2024 | $7,715.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,599,545 Land $616,250 Building $983,295 | $1,599,545 Land $616,250 Building $983,295 | |
| 2022 | $6,166.00 | ||
| 2020 | $5,387.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8316 Merlin Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 161 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 161 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 40 (1979–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 30 of 40 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2026 · other causes |
| 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 8316 Merlin Dr 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 SPRING VALLEY VILLAGE serves 4,229 people · EPA ID TX1010214 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 505 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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