8513 Merlin Dr, Houston, TX 77055 Property Records

Harris County property record for 8513 Merlin Dr, Houston, TX 77055

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 4 ba · 3,621 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	0.215 acres (9,360 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$1,000,000 (Jun 2018)
Tax Bill	$20,917 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2026 Sale Apr 2021 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`080-551-000-0248`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`080-551-000-0248`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	3,621 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,297 sqft
Game Room	Game Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Effective Year Built	Effective 2012
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Brick Veneer
Construction Type	Brick
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Lot Area	9,360 sqft (0.215 acres)
View / Lot	Neighborhood
Garage Area	418 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area	450 sqft
Porch	Open Frame Porch
Porch Area	375 sqft
Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ	Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0805510000248
Street Address	8513 MERLIN DR
City	HOUSTON
State	TX
Zip	77055-4836
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LT 248 BLK 15 SPRING OAKS SEC 3
Legal Subdivision	SPRING OAKS SEC 3
Legal Block	15
Legal Lot Number	248
Jurisdiction	HARRIS TX
Township / Civil Division	HOUSTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3013
Census Tract	522500

Owner

8513 Merlin Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2021.

Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	8513 MERLIN DR, HOUSTON, TX 77055-4836
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

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

Date	Document
Jun 24, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Apr 1, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ALLIANT CU
Jun 21, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM ALLIANT CU
Apr 7, 2021	Correction Deed

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 21, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 21, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 11, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2018274830
Last Transfer Date	Mar 24, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000185779
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	HARRIS TX
Recording Date	Jun 24, 2026
Property Address	8513 MERLIN DR, HOUSTON, TX 77055-4836
Document Number	0000250830
Instrument Date	Jun 23, 2026
Instrument	2026250830
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 30, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Trust
Address	8513 MERLIN DR, HOUSTON, TX 77055-4836

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	HARRIS TX
Property Address	8513 MERLIN DR, HOUSTON, TX 77055-4836
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 23, 2023
Title Company	COVIUS SETTLEMENT SERVICES LLC, COVIUS SETTLEMENT SVCS LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000171834
Date	Apr 1, 2021
Instrument	2021-171834

Lender

Name	ALLIANT CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60666

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	48 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2025

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.75%
Type Change Date	Apr 1, 2021
Change Frequency	6 Months
Min Rate At Change	2.75%
Max Rate At Change	7.75%
Index	Other
Max Rate	7.75%

June 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	HARRIS TX
Property Address	8513 MERLIN DR, HOUSTON, TX 77055-4836
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 26, 2022
Title Company	STEWART TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000274831
Date	Jun 21, 2018
Instrument	2018-274831

Lender

Name	ALLIANT CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60666

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.75%
Type Change Date	Jul 1, 2023
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.5%
Max Rate At Change	5.75%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	8.75%

April 2021: Correction Deed

Document Type	Correction Deed
Jurisdiction	HARRIS TX
Recording Date	Apr 7, 2021
Property Address	8513 MERLIN DR, HOUSTON, TX 77055-4836
Document Number	0000185779
Map Reference	VOL 41 PG 10
Instrument Date	Mar 24, 2021
Instrument	2021-185779
Record Updated	Feb 23, 2023

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8513 MERLIN DR, HOUSTON, TX 77055-4836

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 8513 Merlin Dr was $20,917, up 231.4% from the year before.

Source: Harris County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Harris County
Municipality	Spring Valley Village City
Unified School District	Spring Branch Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$1,495,725 (+9.6%) Land $687,960 Building $807,765	$1,495,725 (+9.6%) Land $687,960 Building $807,765
2025	$20,917.00 (+231.44%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,364,772 Land $638,820 Building $725,952	$1,364,772 Land $638,820 Building $725,952
2024	$6,311.00
2023		$1,214,382 Land $570,024 Building $644,358	$1,214,382 Land $570,024 Building $644,358
2022	$5,198.00
2020	$4,953.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 8513 Merlin Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 40 flood claims nearby since 1979.

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
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	Hurricane Harvey, Sep 2017 · 6 claims Tropical Storm Allison-06-06-2001, Jun 2001 · 5 claims Hurricane Alicia, Aug 1983 · 3 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 8513 Merlin Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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.

Drinking Water

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

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.

Internet Providers

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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