Data-driven insights for local properties

Complete Property Analysis

Environmental risk, tax analysis, and property details for 530 Estella Rd, Pasadena, TX 77504

HCAD #0640240010008
🧭Jump to Section
🌍Environmental Assessment

This comprehensive report analyzes both flood risk and industrial pollution exposure for this property. The assessment combines multiple data sources including USGS elevation, FEMA flood zones, historical storm modeling, and EPA Toxic Release Inventory records.

🌊Flood Risk Analysis
FEMA Zone X
Property Overview

This section shows the fundamental characteristics of the property, including its elevation above sea level, FEMA flood zone designation, and our calculated overall flood risk rating based on historical data and topographic analysis.

Address
530 Estella Rd, Pasadena, TX 77504
Building Size
1,320sqft
Total structure area from HCAD building records.
Elevation
35.26 ft
Height above sea level from USGS data.
FEMA Flood Zone
X
Moderate to Low Risk - Outside 500-year floodplain
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk based on FEMA zone and simulation.
Risk Assessment Outputs

These detailed metrics show the technical outputs from our flood risk model. They include predicted water depths at the property during a 5000-year flood event and estimated flood damage based on USACE methodology.

Risk Rating
Very Low
Flood Depth
0 ft±0.5 ft
No flooding at current water level.
Water Surface Elevation (WSE)
N/A
Water surface elevation data not available.
Area Inundated
204.2 acres
69.2% of 500m radius flooded.
Nearest Bayou Stage
N/A
No nearby bayou within monitoring range
Depth-Damage (HCAD Valuation)
$0
Property not flooded. No damage to calculate.
Depth-Damage (Neighborhood)
$0
Property not flooded. No damage to calculate.
Analysis Method
COG Combined 5000 Model
Raster-based flood inundation query
Flood Simulation

This simulation shows whether the property would flood based on a 5000-year flood event with 3m (9.84ft) water level. Use the interactive tool to explore different scenarios.

Property Would Be Safe
Safety Margin: 0 feet
Severity
Safe
Adjust Flood Simulation

The analysis above uses default settings (5000-year flood, 3m/9.84ft water level). To explore different flood scenarios with interactive maps, return to the main tool:

Open Interactive Analysis Tool
Flood Risk Recommendations

Based on the property's flood risk profile, here are specific action items to consider.

#1
Minimal flood hazard area - property outside mapped high-risk zones
#2
Flood insurance available at preferred rates - over 25% of claims occur in low-risk areas
#3
Review official FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for detailed flood zone boundaries
#4
Contact Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) for drainage projects and flood information
🏭Industrial Pollution Exposure
39.2th percentile
Property Pollution Ranking
Moderate
Higher pollution than 61% of Houston homes
Compares pollution within 2mi against 10,000 Houston properties. Lower percentiles = higher pollution.
Industrial Pollution Nearby (10 Years)
66 thousandlbs
High
10.1x more than typical Houston property
≈ 3 dump trucks of chemicals within 2 miles
Air Pollution (10 Years)
66 thousandlbs
High
13.6x more than typical Houston property
Includes fugitive emissions (leaks) and stack emissions (smokestacks).
Water Pollution (10 Years)
1lbs
Low
Discharges to bayous, streams, and drainage systems.
Facilities Nearby
2
Industrial facilities within 2 miles
💡
Why It Matters: High chemical activity nearby can indicate industrial zones, truck traffic, or potential odor and noise issues. These factors may affect air quality, long-term property desirability, and neighborhood character. This data helps you understand the industrial footprint around your property.
Houston Metro Benchmarks

Comparison with typical Houston properties (based on 10,000 randomly sampled homes). All measurements are for chemicals released within a 2-mile radius.

PeriodTotalAirWater
Typical Houston Property (2014-2024)6,524 lbs4,822 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2014-2024)65,746 lbs65,745 lbs1 lbs
Typical Houston Property (2024 Only)2 lbs1 lbs0 lbs
This Property (2024 Only)3,303 lbs3,303 lbs0 lbs
How This Property Compares to Houston Metro

Based on a random sample of 10,000 Houston properties, this chart shows the distribution of pollution levels across the metro area. The highlighted bar indicates where this property falls compared to other homes. Lower percentiles mean higher pollution exposure.

0-9thMost Polluted
9.9%
10-19th
10.1%
20-29th
9.9%
30-39th
10.1%
40-49th
9.7%
50-59th
10.2%
60-69th
6%
70-79th
5.8%
80-89th
4.3%
90-100thLowest Pollution
34.2%
Higher pollution than 61% of Houston homes
Each bar's width represents the percentage of Houston homes in that pollution range. This property ranks in the 40-49th percentile (slightly higher than average).
📋
Top chemicals released near this property (past 10 years):
Xylene (mixed isomers), Toluene, Cyclohexane, n-Hexane, Methanol
View the full list of 15 chemicals below.
Chemicals Released (2014-2024, 10-Year Total)(15 chemicals)
#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/10yr)Water (lbs/10yr)Total (lbs/10yr)
1Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-718,800 lbs0 lbs18,806 lbs
2Toluene108-88-315,578 lbs0 lbs15,578 lbs
3Cyclohexane110-82-714,355 lbs0 lbs14,355 lbs
4n-Hexane110-54-36,091 lbs0 lbs6,091 lbs
5Methanol67-56-14,436 lbs0 lbs4,436 lbs
6Certain glycol ethersN2301,924 lbs0 lbs1,924 lbs
7Ethylbenzene100-41-41,396 lbs0 lbs1,396 lbs
8n-Butyl alcohol71-36-31,280 lbs0 lbs1,280 lbs
9Methyl isobutyl ketone108-10-11,015 lbs0 lbs1,015 lbs
101,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-6521 lbs0 lbs521 lbs
11Ethylene glycol107-21-1209 lbs0 lbs209 lbs
12Polycyclic aromatic compoundsN59084 lbs0 lbs162 lbs
13Styrene100-42-537 lbs0 lbs37 lbs
14NonylphenolN53015 lbs0 lbs15 lbs
15Nonylphenol EthoxylatesN5353 lbs0 lbs3 lbs
📋
Top chemicals released near this property (2024 only):
Cyclohexane, Xylene (mixed isomers), n-Hexane, Toluene, Certain glycol ethers
View the full list of 10 chemicals reported within 2 miles for 2024.
Chemicals Released (2024 Only)(10 chemicals)
#ChemicalCAS#Air (lbs/yr)Water (lbs/yr)Total (lbs/yr)
1Cyclohexane110-82-71,469 lbs0 lbs1,469 lbs
2Xylene (mixed isomers)1330-20-7594 lbs0 lbs594 lbs
3n-Hexane110-54-3482 lbs0 lbs482 lbs
4Toluene108-88-3401 lbs0 lbs401 lbs
5Certain glycol ethersN230163 lbs0 lbs163 lbs
6Ethylbenzene100-41-4135 lbs0 lbs135 lbs
7n-Butyl alcohol71-36-326 lbs0 lbs26 lbs
8Styrene100-42-515 lbs0 lbs15 lbs
91,2,4-Trimethylbenzene95-63-613 lbs0 lbs13 lbs
10Polycyclic aromatic compoundsN5906 lbs0 lbs6 lbs
Loading property data...
🏘️Explore More Properties