Galveston County property record for 1221 Bay St, Crystal Beach, TX 77650
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,164 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.283 acres (12,327 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,335 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 4430-0000-0047-000 |
| Primary APN | 4430-0000-0047-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,164 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,356 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,164 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,327 sqft (0.283 acres) |
| View / Lot | Canal |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Deck Area | 156 sqft |
| Patio Area | 444 sqft |
| Boat House | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1221 BAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | PORT BOLIVAR |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77650 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 203 A VAN NORDSTRAND SUR LOTS 47,48 & N 37.5 FT OF LOT 46 KONA KAI |
| Legal Subdivision | KONA KAI 1 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BOLIVAR PENINSULA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3129 |
| Census Tract | 723900 |
1221 Bay St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2015.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7722 LITCHFIELD LN, SPRING, TX 77379-7232 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201557551 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 3, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000057550 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1221 Bay St was $1,335 with exemptions applied, down 36.6% from the year before.
Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston County |
| Unified School District | Galveston Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $300,000 (-) Land $135,230 Building $164,770 | $300,000 (-) Land $135,230 Building $164,770 | |
| 2025 | $1,335.00 (-36.61%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $300,000 Land $135,230 Building $164,770 | $300,000 Land $135,230 Building $164,770 |
| 2024 | $2,106.00 | ||
| 2023 | $449,160 Land $110,940 Building $338,220 | $449,160 Land $110,940 Building $338,220 | |
| 2018 | $3,911.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1221 Bay St 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 |
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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 1221 Bay St is very high, ranking above 94% of the US, with a 0.8% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 94% of the US · above 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.8% 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 112 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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