Galveston County property record for 1018 Odem Rd, Gilchrist, TX 77617
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 364 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $257 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer Jul 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 3587-0005-0005-000 |
| Primary APN | 3587-0005-0005-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 364 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1018 ODEM RD |
|---|---|
| City | GILCHRIST |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | ABST 64 E FRANKS SUR LOT 5 UNRECORDED SUB OF LOT 5 GILCHRIST PROLONGATION |
| Legal Subdivision | GILCHRIST PROLONGATION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BOLIVAR PENINSULA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1052 |
| Census Tract | 723900 |
1018 Odem Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2025.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1517 COUNTY ROAD 700, CLEBURNE, TX 76031-7897 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 8, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201349281 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001596 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1018 ODEM RD, GILCHRIST, TX 77617 |
| Document Number | 0000001596 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2026001596 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1517 COUNTY ROAD 700, CLEBURNE, TX 76031-7897 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1018 ODEM RD, GILCHRIST, TX 77617 |
| Document Number | 0000049930 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021049930 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1517 COUNTY ROAD 700, CLEBURNE, TX 76031-7897 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1018 Odem Rd was $257, up 13.7% from the year before.
Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston County |
| Unified School District | High Island Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $48,000 (+187.36%) Land $48,000 | $48,000 (-) Land $48,000 | |
| 2025 | $257.00 (+13.72%) | $16,704 Land $48,000 | $48,000 Land $48,000 |
| 2024 | $226.00 | ||
| 2023 | $11,600 Land $11,600 | $11,600 Land $11,600 | |
| 2018 | $224.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1018 Odem Rd in Zone VE, a high-risk coastal flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone VE high risk · coastal, wave action |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 16.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 124 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 124 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 495 (1980–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 495 |
| 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 1018 Odem 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 |
|---|
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 | BOLIVAR PENINSULA SUD serves 18,424 people · EPA ID TX0840044 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless | 300 / 150 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| Fastwyre Broadband DSL · not low latency | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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