Harris County property record for 8838 Congo Ln, Houston, TX 77040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,160 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.468 acres (20,399 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,315 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 045-135-000-0107 |
| Primary APN | 045-135-000-0107 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,160 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,204 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 20,399 sqft (0.468 acres) |
| Garage Area | 956 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 0451350000107 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8838 CONGO LN |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77040-3408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TR 9P-2 ABST 831 J WAUGH |
| Legal Subdivision | ABST 831 J WAUGH |
| Legal Tract | 9P-2 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 534204 |
Source: Harris County records, as of May 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8838 CONGO LN, HOUSTON, TX 77040-3408 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 23, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 000X538008 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Harris County assessment roll, as of May 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris County |
| Unified School District | Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,315.00 (-0.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $270,325 (-10.08%) Land $40,798 Building $229,527 | $270,325 (-10.08%) Land $40,798 Building $229,527 |
| 2024 | $1,328.00 (+382.91%) | ||
| 2023 | $300,644 Land $40,798 Building $259,846 | $300,644 Land $40,798 Building $259,846 | |
| 2022 | $275.00 (-25.27%) | ||
| 2020 | $368.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record median of 120 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 120 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (2001–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · Hurricane Harvey |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CREEKSIDE ESTATES SOUTH private · serves 921 people · EPA ID TX1011647 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) 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 463 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ezee Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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