Galveston County property record for 1229 Bay St, Crystal Beach, TX 77650
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,532 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 4430-0000-0049-000 |
| Primary APN | 4430-0000-0049-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 672 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 984 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| View / Lot | Canal |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Boat House | 299 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1229 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 LOT 49 KONA KAI |
| Legal Subdivision | KONA KAI 1 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BOLIVAR PENINSULA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3129 |
| Census Tract | 723900 |
1229 Bay St is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2015.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1255 AMELIA ST, BEAUMONT, TX 77707-3005 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | May 13, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 201570535 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1229 Bay St was $2,532, up 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 | Galveston Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $258,540 (+37.5%) Land $58,950 Building $199,590 | $258,540 (+37.5%) Land $58,950 Building $199,590 | |
| 2025 | $2,532.00 (+9.04%) | $188,030 Land $58,950 Building $129,080 | $188,030 Land $58,950 Building $129,080 |
| 2024 | $2,322.00 | ||
| 2023 | $250,020 Land $40,500 Building $209,520 | $250,020 Land $40,500 Building $209,520 | |
| 2018 | $2,612.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1229 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 1229 Bay St is high, ranking above 81% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 81% of the US · above 76% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 | 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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