Harris County property record for 970 Althea Dr, Houston, TX 77018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,104 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.223 acres (9,710 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $62,500 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $19,475 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Jul 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 066-046-043-0018 |
| Primary APN | 066-046-043-0018 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,104 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,652 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 500 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 9,710 sqft (0.223 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 616 sqft |
| Patio Area | 238 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0660460430018 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 970 ALTHEA DR |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77018-5304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 18 BLK 43 GARDEN OAKS SEC 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARDEN OAKS SEC 4 |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 531000 |
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 970 ALTHEA DR, HOUSTON, TX 77018-5304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Jul 14, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 18, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2012212246 |
| Deed Book / Page | 032-55 / 2121 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000212246 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Property Address | 970 ALTHEA DR, HOUSTON, TX 77018-5304 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000611478 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-611478 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Property Address | 970 ALTHEA DR, HOUSTON, TX 77018-5304 |
| Document Number | 0000324489 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 970 ALTHEA DR HOUSTON TX 770185304, HOUSTON, TX 77018-5304 |
| Document Number | 0000324489 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 324489 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 19, 2032 |
Source: Harris County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris County |
| Municipality | Houston City |
| Unified School District | Houston Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,150,000 (-5.41%) Land $516,300 Building $633,700 | $1,150,000 (-5.41%) Land $516,300 Building $633,700 | |
| 2025 | $19,475.00 (-1.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,215,726 (+8.6%) Land $516,300 Building $699,426 | $1,215,726 (+8.6%) Land $516,300 Building $699,426 |
| 2024 | $19,780.00 (+14.95%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,119,500 Land $447,460 Building $672,040 | $1,119,500 Land $447,460 Building $672,040 | |
| 2022 | $17,207.00 (+1.11%) | ||
| 2020 | $17,018.00 |
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 230 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 230 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 77 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 73 of 77 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · Hurricane Beryl |
| 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 | 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 HOUSTON serves 2,970,543 people · EPA ID TX1010013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · May 2025 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 723 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 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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