Galveston County property record for 1137 Bess Rd, Dickinson, TX 77539
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,651 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 2.5 acres (108,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $369,800 (Sep 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $13,852 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Mortgage Apr 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3015-0037-0000-003 |
| Primary APN | 3015-0037-0000-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,651 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,651 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 108,900 sqft |
| View / Lot | Rural |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 832 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 1 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 1,439 sqft |
| Storage Building | 690 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1137 BESS RD |
|---|---|
| City | DICKINSON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77539-3410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 19 PERRY & AUSTIN SUR PT OF LOT 37 (0-3) DICKINSON ADDN D |
| Legal Subdivision | DICKINSON ADDN D |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | TEXAS CITY-LEAGUE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 720800 |
1137 Bess Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2010.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1137 BESS RD, DICKINSON, TX 77539-3410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage JSC FCU |
| Apr 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage UNIVERSITY CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201044197 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017714 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Property Address | 1137 BESS RD, DICKINSON, TX 77539-3410 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000043322 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017043322 |
| Name | JSC FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77058 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 11, 2027 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Property Address | 1137 BESS RD, DICKINSON, TX 77539-3410 |
| Document Number | 0000022428 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1137 BESS RD DICKINSON TX 775393410, DICKINSON, TX 77539-3410 |
| Document Number | 0000022428 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 22428 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | AUSTIN, TX 78759 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2034 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1137 Bess Rd was $13,852 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6.5% from the year before.
Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston County |
| Municipality | League City |
| Unified School District | Dickinson Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $740,000 (+3.18%) Land $201,470 Building $538,530 | $740,000 (-6.47%) Land $201,470 Building $538,530 | |
| 2025 | $13,852.00 (+6.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $717,200 Land $201,470 Building $589,730 | $791,200 Land $201,470 Building $589,730 |
| 2024 | $13,003.00 | ||
| 2023 | $690,140 Land $136,130 Building $554,010 | $690,140 Land $136,130 Building $554,010 | |
| 2018 | $9,537.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1137 Bess Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 412 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2024 · 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 212 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 212 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 412 (1979–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 285 of 412 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2017 · other causes |
| 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 1137 Bess Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 88% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | GALVESTON COUNTY WCID 1 serves 30,399 people · EPA ID TX0840001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GULF COAST WATER AUTHORITY TX CITY |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 1 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 144 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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