Galveston County property record for 118 Ruth Ln, Bacliff, TX 77518
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 728 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,146 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Sale Aug 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 1415-0000-0054-000 |
| Primary APN | 1415-0000-0054-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 728 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,600 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 118 RUTH LN |
|---|---|
| City | BACLIFF |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77518-1428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 88 A HATCH SUR LOT 54 BAYCREST 2ND ADDN |
| Legal Subdivision | BAYCREST 2 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | TEXAS CITY-LEAGUE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 721703 |
118 Ruth Ln is owned by two individuals who acquired it in January 2019.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 25, KEMAH, TX 77565-0025 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer SOUTHLAND TITLE COMPANY, SOUTH LAND TITLE COMPANY |
| Aug 10, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | May 20, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 20194190 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000048319 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 118 RUTH LN, BACLIFF, TX 77518-1428 |
| Document Number | 0000004190 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 4190 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | SOUTHLAND TITLE COMPANY, SOUTH LAND TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2951 MARINA BAY DR 130-464 LEAGUE CITY TX 77573, LEAGUE CITY, TX 77573 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 118 RUTH LN, BACLIFF, TX 77518-1428 |
| Document Number | 0000048319 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 48319 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 118 RUTH LN BACLIFF TX 775181428, BACLIFF, TX 77518-1428 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 118 Ruth Ln was $2,146, up 22.9% from the year before.
Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston County |
| Unified School District | Dickinson Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $113,940 (+6.77%) Land $9,200 Building $104,740 | $113,940 (-0.1%) Land $9,200 Building $104,740 | |
| 2025 | $2,146.00 (+22.91%) | $106,718 Land $9,200 Building $104,850 | $114,050 Land $9,200 Building $104,850 |
| 2024 | $1,746.00 | ||
| 2023 | $82,600 Land $9,200 Building $73,400 | $82,600 Land $9,200 Building $73,400 | |
| 2018 | $969.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 118 Ruth Ln in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 84 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 84 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2008–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · Hurricane Harvey |
| 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 118 Ruth Ln is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 | BACLIFF MUD serves 8,900 people · EPA ID TX0840011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 413 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless | 300 / 150 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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