Harris County property record for 978 Bethlehem St, Houston, TX 77018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,138 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,280 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $437,500 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $10,351 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 097-362-000-0004 |
| Primary APN | 097-362-000-0004 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,138 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,138 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 8,280 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0973620000004 |
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| Street Address | 978 BETHLEHEM ST |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77018-1413 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 4 BLK 12 CANDLELIGHT PLAZA SEC 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | CANDLELIGHT PLAZA SEC 1 |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 530900 |
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 978 BETHLEHEM ST, HOUSTON, TX 77018-1413 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST UNITED BK |
| Jan 10, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST UNITED BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 10, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 14, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202013435 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 8, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2020013435 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Property Address | 978 BETHLEHEM ST, HOUSTON, TX 77018-1413 |
| Document Number | 0000514171 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC NAT'L TITLE INS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 978 BETHLEHEM ST HOUSTON TX 770181413, HOUSTON, TX 77018-1413 |
| Document Number | 0000514171 |
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| Date | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 514171 |
| Name | FIRST UNITED BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DURANT, OK 74701 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 25, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 978 BETHLEHEM ST, HOUSTON, TX 77018-1413 |
| Document Number | 0000013435 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 13435 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC NAT'L TITLE INS |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 978 BETHLEHEM ST HOUSTON TX 770181413, HOUSTON, TX 77018-1413 |
| Document Number | 13436 |
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| Date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 13436 |
| Name | FIRST UNITED BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DURANT, OK 74701 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 9, 2050 |
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 | $732,000 (+0.97%) Land $449,075 Building $282,925 | $732,000 (+0.97%) Land $449,075 Building $282,925 | |
| 2025 | $10,351.00 (-1.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $725,000 (+11.54%) Land $326,600 Building $398,400 | $725,000 (+11.54%) Land $326,600 Building $398,400 |
| 2024 | $10,481.00 (+8.88%) | ||
| 2023 | $650,000 Land $293,940 Building $356,060 | $650,000 Land $293,940 Building $356,060 | |
| 2022 | $9,626.00 (-9.78%) | ||
| 2020 | $10,669.00 |
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 134 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 134 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 79 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 74 of 79 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · other causes |
| 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 611 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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