838 Sams Dr, San Antonio, TX 78221 Property Records

Bexar County property record for 838 Sams Dr, San Antonio, TX 78221

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,501 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$128,921 (Nov 2022)
Tax Bill	$3,030 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`11162-006-1260`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`11162-006-1260`
Alternative APN	`475437`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	720 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	720 sqft
Utility Area	40 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1949
Effective Year Built	Effective 1977
Exterior Material	Wood
Foundation Type	Pier/Post & Beam
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,501 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	378 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	378 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	112 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	838 SAMS DR
City	SAN ANTONIO
State	TX
Zip	78221-3631
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	NCB 11162 BLK 6 LOT 126
Legal Subdivision	CONV A/S CODE
Legal Block	6
Legal Lot Number	126
Jurisdiction	BEXAR TX
Township / Civil Division	SAN ANTONIO CENTRAL
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1005
Census Tract	151700

Owner

838 Sams Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2022.

Source: Bexar County records, as of May 26, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	838 SAMS DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78221-3631
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 8, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 8, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 14, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022264657
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 28, 2000
Prior Transfer Doc	8517000872
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2022: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	BEXAR TX
Recording Date	Nov 8, 2022
Property Address	838 SAMS DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78221-3631
Document Number	0000264657
Map Reference	VOL 5970 PG 205
Instrument Date	Nov 8, 2022
Instrument	20220264657
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 17, 2022
Title Company	INDEPENDENCE TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	838 SAMS DR, 838, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78221-3631

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	838 SAMS DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78221-3631

Mortgage

Document Number	0000264658
Date	Nov 8, 2022
Instrument	20220264658

Lender

Name	V I P MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Sams Dr was $3,030, down 6.3% from the year before.

Source: Bexar County assessment roll, as of May 26, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Bexar County
Municipality	San Antonio City
Unified School District	Harlandale Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,030.00 (-6.28%)	$119,170 Land $47,930 Building $71,240	$119,170 Land $47,930 Building $71,240
2024	$3,233.00 (-4.35%)
2023	$3,380.00 (+2,080.65%)	$132,970 Land $57,980 Building $74,990	$132,970 Land $57,980 Building $74,990
2022	$155.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 838 Sams Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 838 Sams 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 64% of the US · lower than 89% 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM serves 2,643,729 people · EPA ID TX0150018
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Aug 2023
Lead	2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 529 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Alamo Broadband Fixed Wireless	450 / 100
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Hotwire Communications, ZipLink Internet.

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