Galveston County property record for 1301 Melody Dr, La Marque, TX 77568
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,012 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.278 acres (12,114 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $285,285 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,873 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Mortgage Jul 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 7530-0000-0026-000 |
| Primary APN | 7530-0000-0026-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,012 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,541 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,012 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 12,114 sqft (0.278 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 529 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
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| Porch Area | 44 sqft |
| Greenhouse | 64 sqft |
| Utility Building | 64 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1301 MELODY DR |
|---|---|
| City | LA MARQUE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77568-4846 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 2 S F AUSTIN SUR LOT 26 WESTLAWN |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTLAWN |
| Legal Tract | 26 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | LA MARQUE-HITCHCOCK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 722900 |
1301 Melody Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1301 MELODY DR, LA MARQUE, TX 77568-4846 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage RED DOOR FUNDING |
| Jul 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage VERITY MTG |
| May 30, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer SUPERIOR ABSTRACT AND TITLE COMPANY, SUPERIOR ABSTRACT & TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202430234 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022815 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Property Address | 1301 MELODY DR, LA MARQUE, TX 77568-4846 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000028058 |
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| Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019028058 |
| Name | RED DOOR FUNDING |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | STAFFORD, TX 77477 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Property Address | 1301 MELODY DR, LA MARQUE, TX 77568-4846 |
| Document Number | 0000037540 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1301 MELODY DR LA MARQUE TX 775684846, LA MARQUE, TX 77568-4846 |
| Document Number | 0000037540 |
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| Date | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 37540 |
| Name | VERITY MTG |
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| Address | NEW ORLEANS, LA 70163 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 14, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1301 MELODY DR, LA MARQUE, TX 77568-4846 |
| Document Number | 0000028022 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 28022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | SUPERIOR ABSTRACT AND TITLE COMPANY, SUPERIOR ABSTRACT & TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1800 AUGUSTA DR #170 HOUSTON TX 770573130, 170, HOUSTON, TX 77057-3130 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1301 Melody Dr was $4,873, up 205.1% from the year before.
Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston County |
| Municipality | La Marque City |
| Unified School District | Texas City Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $250,770 (+13.59%) Land $6,010 Building $244,760 | $250,770 (+13.59%) Land $6,010 Building $244,760 | |
| 2025 | $4,873.00 (+205.13%) | $220,770 Land $6,010 Building $214,760 | $220,770 Land $6,010 Building $214,760 |
| 2024 | $1,597.00 | ||
| 2023 | $133,730 Land $6,010 Building $127,720 | $133,730 Land $6,010 Building $127,720 | |
| 2018 | $657.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1301 Melody Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 119 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 82 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 82 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 119 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 119 of 119 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 1301 Melody Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 LA MARQUE serves 15,154 people · EPA ID TX0840006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GULF COAST WATER AUTHORITY TX CITY |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 501 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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