Galveston County property record for 1317 Van Zant, Gilchrist, TX 77617
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $34,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,380 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 2205-0000-0147-000 |
| Primary APN | 2205-0000-0147-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 7,800 sqft (0.179 acres) |
|---|---|
| View / Lot | Canal |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 874 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 874 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Storage Building | 575 sqft |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1317 VAN SANT |
|---|---|
| City | GILCHRIST |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77617 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | ABST 52 J DUNMAN SUR LOT 147 CANAL CITY |
| Legal Subdivision | CANAL CITY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 147 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BOLIVAR PENINSULA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1052 |
| Census Tract | 723900 |
1317 Van Zant, an agricultural property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2017.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 352 COUNTY ROAD 450, DAYTON, TX 77535-4815 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201739858 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000039858 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1317 VAN ZANT, GILCHRIST, TX 77617 |
| Document Number | 0000039858 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 39858 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Title Company | SOUTHLAND TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 352 COUNTY ROAD 450 DAYTON TX 775354815, DAYTON, TX 77535-4815 |
| Document Number | 39859 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 39859 |
| Name | FIRST LIBERTY NAT'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LIBERTY, TX 77575 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jun 28, 2027 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1317 Van Zant was $1,380, up 71% from the year before.
Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston County |
| Unified School District | High Island Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $66,240 (-35.63%) Land $36,270 Building $29,970 | $66,240 (-35.63%) Land $36,270 Building $29,970 | |
| 2025 | $1,380.00 (+71%) | $102,900 Land $72,930 Building $29,970 | $102,900 Land $72,930 Building $29,970 |
| 2024 | $807.00 | ||
| 2023 | $41,340 Land $41,340 | $41,340 Land $41,340 | |
| 2018 | $332.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1317 Van Zant in Zone VE, a high-risk coastal 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 VE high risk · coastal, wave action |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 16.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 124 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 124 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 495 (1980–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 495 |
| 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 1317 Van Zant is extreme, ranking above 97% of the US, with a 1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Extreme above 97% of the US · above 98.3% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 1% 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 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless | 300 / 150 |
May also be available: Fastwyre Broadband, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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