Harris County property record for 978 Thornton Rd, Houston, TX 77018
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,223 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,423 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage May 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 095-369-001-0409 |
| Primary APN | 095-369-001-0409 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,223 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,223 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 9,600 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Porch Area | 249 sqft |
| Patio Area | 306 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0953690010409 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 978 THORNTON RD |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77018-3245 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 409 BLK16 SHEPHERD PARK PLAZA SEC 2 R/P |
| Legal Subdivision | SHEPHERD PARK PLAZA SEC 2 R/P |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 409 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 530900 |
978 Thornton Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2012.
Source: Harris County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 978 THORNTON RD, HOUSTON, TX 77018-3245 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS LLC |
| May 1, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012540459 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 8, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 000Z519250 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Property Address | 978 THORNTON RD, HOUSTON, TX 77018-3245 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | TRANSTAR NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2021199272 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-199272 |
| Name | FIRST MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | KANSAS CITY, MO 64114 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRIS TX |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 978 THORNTON RD, HOUSTON, TX 77018-3245 |
| Document Number | 0000178835 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 178835 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2019 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 978 THORNTON RD HOUSTON TX 770183245, HOUSTON, TX 77018-3245 |
| Document Number | 178836 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 178836 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 30, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 978 Thornton Rd was $12,423 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.5% from the year before.
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 | $813,100 (+1.43%) Land $485,375 Building $327,725 | $813,100 (+1.43%) Land $485,375 Building $327,725 | |
| 2025 | $12,423.00 (+0.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $801,647 Land $353,000 Building $448,647 | $801,647 Land $353,000 Building $448,647 |
| 2024 | $12,356.00 | ||
| 2023 | $717,019 Land $317,700 Building $399,319 | $717,019 Land $317,700 Building $399,319 | |
| 2022 | $10,708.00 | ||
| 2020 | $9,935.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 978 Thornton Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 141 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 233 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 233 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 141 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 136 of 141 |
| 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.
The area around 978 Thornton Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 695 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 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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