Galveston County property record for 12820 E Madrid Rd, Galveston, TX 77554
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,371 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,491 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Feb 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 6670-0000-0079-000 |
| Primary APN | 6670-0000-0079-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,371 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,299 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,371 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,100 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| View / Lot | Canal |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 928 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 279 sqft |
| Deck Area | 105 sqft |
| Patio Area | 441 sqft |
| Boat House | 336 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 12820 E MADRID RD |
|---|---|
| City | GALVESTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77554-1123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1F2 |
| Legal Description | ABST 121 HALL & JONES SUR LOT 79 SPANISH GRANT SEC 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SPANISH GRANT 1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 79 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GALVESTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 726000 |
12820 E Madrid Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2025.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7114 SPANISH GRANT, GALVESTON, TX 77554-7749 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMCAP MORTGAGE LTD |
| Feb 7, 2018 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMCAP MORTGAGE LTD |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 7, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 7, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 16, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 20187845 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002082 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Property Address | 12820 E MADRID RD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | ORT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000057626 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020057626 |
| Name | AMCAP MORTGAGE LTD |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77036 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 12820 E MADRID RD, GALVESTON, TX 77554 |
| Document Number | 0000007845 |
| Map Reference | VOL1616 PG150 PL8 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018007845 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12820 E MADRID, GALVESTON, TX 77554 |
| Document Number | 0000007846 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018007846 |
| Name | AMCAP MORTGAGE LTD |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12820 E Madrid Rd was $3,491 with exemptions applied, down 16.6% from the year before.
Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston County |
| Municipality | Galveston City |
| Unified School District | Galveston Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $563,210 (-1.54%) Land $177,480 Building $385,730 | $563,210 (-13.59%) Land $177,480 Building $385,730 | |
| 2025 | $3,491.00 (-16.62%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $572,000 Land $177,480 Building $474,280 | $651,760 Land $177,480 Building $474,280 |
| 2024 | $4,187.00 | ||
| 2023 | $513,470 Land $127,250 Building $386,220 | $513,470 Land $127,250 Building $386,220 | |
| 2018 | $7,715.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12820 E Madrid Rd 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 | 13.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 252 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 252 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 357 (1980–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 357 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · Hurricane Beryl |
| 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 12820 E Madrid Rd 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 93% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | CITY OF GALVESTON serves 52,326 people · EPA ID TX0840003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GULF COAST WATER AUTHORITY TX CITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 158 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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