854 W Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77079 Property Records

Harris County property record for 854 W Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77079

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,898 sqft · built 1966
Lot Size0.176 acres (7,680 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,662,500 (Jul 2025)
Tax Bill$19,617 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2025 Mortgage
Feb 2023 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN097-035-000-0014

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN097-035-000-0014

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures17 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,898 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,680 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1966
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2022
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Construction TypeBrick
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Lot Area7,680 sqft (0.176 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood
Garage Area441 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Frame Porch
Porch Area682 sqft
Patio Area288 sqft
Shed1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number0970350000014
Street Address854 W FOREST DR
CityHOUSTON
StateTX
Zip77079-3324
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLT 14 BLK 15 NOTTINGHAM SEC 4 R/P
Legal SubdivisionNOTTINGHAM SEC 4 R/P
Legal Block15
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Township / Civil DivisionHOUSTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract450200

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address854 W FOREST DR, HOUSTON, TX 77079-3324
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 21, 2025Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CADENCE BANK NA
Feb 28, 2023Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ENVOY MORTGAGE LTD

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 21, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 21, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 28, 2023
Deed Document Number2025281132
Prior Transfer DateSep 5, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc0000461736
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2025: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Recording DateJul 21, 2025
Property Address854 W FOREST DR, HOUSTON, TX 77079-3324
Document Number0000281132
Map ReferenceVOL 127 PG 6
Instrument DateJul 16, 2025
Instrument2025-281132
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 28, 2025
Title CompanyTRADITION TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address854 W FOREST DR, HOUSTON, TX 77079-3324

Mortgage

Document Number0000281133
DateJul 21, 2025
Instrument2025-281133
Lender
NameCADENCE BANK NA
TypeBank
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 5, 2055
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.5%
Type Change DateAug 5, 2032
Min Rate At Change3%
Max Rate At Change11.5%
IndexSOFR Average 30-Day
Margin3
Max Rate11.5%

February 2023: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionHARRIS TX
Recording DateFeb 28, 2023
Property Address854 W FOREST DR, HOUSTON, TX 77079-3324
Document Number0000068447
Map ReferenceVOL 127 PG 6
Instrument DateFeb 27, 2023
Instrument2023-068447
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 15, 2023
Title CompanyTRADITIONAL TITLE COMPANY, TRADITION TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1842 LATEXO DR, HOUSTON, TX 77018-1747

Mortgage

Document Number0000068448
DateFeb 28, 2023
Instrument2023-068448
Lender
NameENVOY MORTGAGE LTD
TypeMortgage Company
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,067,667 (+18.17%) Land $417,450 Building $650,217$1,067,667 (+18.17%) Land $417,450 Building $650,217
2025$19,617.00 (+124.99%)$903,534 (+18.05%) Land $417,450 Building $486,084$903,534 (+18.05%) Land $417,450 Building $486,084
2024$8,719.00 (+35.07%)
2023$765,411 Land $417,450 Building $347,961$765,411 Land $417,450 Building $347,961
2022$6,455.00 (-1.42%)
2020$6,548.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 249 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies249 in force
Nearby Flood Claims154 (1978–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA150 of 154
Most Recent ClaimJan 2025 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Harvey, Sep 2017 · 35 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Apr 2016 · 12 claims
  • Hurricane Ike, Sep 2008 · 5 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemCITY OF HOUSTON
serves 2,970,543 people · EPA ID TX1010013
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead5 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
resolved · May 2025
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 504 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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