1125 Helen Dowdy, Crystal Beach (Port Bolivar), TX 77650 Property Records

Galveston County property record for 1125 Helen Dowdy, Crystal Beach, TX 77650

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 963 sqft · built 2016
Lot Size	0.276 acres (12,000 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on File
Tax Bill	$3,490 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2026 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`1880-0000-0206-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`1880-0000-0206-000`
Alternative APN	`R215241`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	963 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	963 sqft
Flooring	Carpet

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2016
Effective Year Built	Effective 2016
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	12,000 sqft (0.276 acres)
View / Lot	Canal
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	680 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	680 sqft
Parking Spaces	6 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	649 sqft
Deck Area	278 sqft
Patio Area	278 sqft
Boat House	560 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1125 HELEN DOWDY
City	PORT BOLIVAR
State	TX
Zip	77650
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	ABST 179 J SHAW SUR LOTS 205 & 206 (206-0) BLUE WATER ADDN #4
Legal Subdivision	BLUE WATER 4
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	205
Jurisdiction	GALVESTON TX
Township / Civil Division	BOLIVAR PENINSULA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3123
Census Tract	723900

Owner

1125 Helen Dowdy is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2016.

Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address	1000 COUNTY ROAD 1180, LIBERTY, TX 77575-1140
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Life Tenant

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 24, 2016
Deed Sale	Jun 24, 2016
Deed Document Number	201638097
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	GALVESTON TX
Recording Date	Aug 6, 2026
Property Address	1125 HELEN DOWDY, PORT BOLIVAR, TX 77650
Document Number	0000038137
Instrument Date	Aug 4, 2026
Instrument	202638137
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 20, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Life Tenant
Address	1000 COUNTY ROAD 1180, LIBERTY, TX 77575-1140

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1125 Helen Dowdy was $3,490, up 19.2% from the year before.

Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Galveston County
Unified School District	Galveston Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$481,520 (+66.53%) Land $95,400 Building $386,120	$481,520 (+66.53%) Land $95,400 Building $386,120
2025	$3,490.00 (+19.19%)	$289,147 Land $95,400 Building $193,747	$289,147 Land $95,400 Building $193,747
2024	$2,928.00
2023		$215,992 Land $95,400 Building $120,592	$215,992 Land $95,400 Building $120,592
2018	$2,813.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1125 Helen Dowdy in Zone AE, a high-risk 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 AE high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	11.0 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 2,488 policies
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	2,488 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	273 (1979–2026)
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2026 · other causes
Claims by Event	Hurricane Ike, Sep 2008 · 156 claims Hurricane Georges, Sep 1998 · 18 claims Hurricane Alicia, Aug 1983 · 39 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 1125 Helen Dowdy is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 129 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20