Galveston County property record for 1027 Beach Front Dr, Gilchrist, TX 77617
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,207 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $188,200 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,006 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage Jan 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 1635-0000-0006-000 |
| Primary APN | 1635-0000-0006-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,207 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,207 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,250 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 145 sqft |
| Deck Area | 70 sqft |
| Patio Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1027 BEACH FRONT DR |
|---|---|
| City | GILCHRIST |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 64 E FRANKS SUR LOT 6 BEACH FRONT ADDN |
| Legal Subdivision | BEACH FRONT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BOLIVAR PENINSULA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1052 |
| Census Tract | 723900 |
1027 Beach Front Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2020.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2932, GILCHRIST, TX 77617-2932 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CORNERSTONE HM LNDG |
| Jan 22, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 22, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202033023 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000033023 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1027 BEACH FRONT RD, PORT BOLIVAR, TX 77650 |
| Document Number | 0000033023 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 33023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| 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 | 1027 BEACH FRNT RD GILCHRIST TX 77617, GILCHRIST, TX 77617 |
| Document Number | 33024 |
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| Date | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 33024 |
| Name | CORNERSTONE HM LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77027 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 14, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1027 BEACH FRONT RD, PORT BOLIVAR, TX 77650 |
| Document Number | 0000004296 |
| Map Reference | VOL254 PG150 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018004296 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | SOUTH LAND TITLE LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | TX 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1027 BEACH FRONT RD, PORT BOLIVAR, TX 77650 |
| Document Number | 0000004297 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018004297 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1027 Beach Front Dr was $2,006 with exemptions applied, down 10.8% 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 | $262,116 (+1.76%) Land $62,480 Building $199,636 | $262,116 (-9.79%) Land $62,480 Building $199,636 | |
| 2025 | $2,006.00 (-10.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $257,575 Land $62,480 Building $228,092 | $290,572 Land $62,480 Building $228,092 |
| 2024 | $2,248.00 | ||
| 2023 | $212,872 Land $9,399 Building $203,473 | $212,872 Land $9,399 Building $203,473 | |
| 2018 | $2,638.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1027 Beach Front Dr 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.
Wildfire risk around 1027 Beach Front Dr is very high, ranking above 91% of the US, with a 0.6% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 91% of the US · above 90% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.6% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
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 51 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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