Galveston County property record for 138 Ruth Ln, Bacliff, TX 77518
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 928 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,042 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 1415-0000-0059-000 |
| Primary APN | 1415-0000-0059-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 928 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 928 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,600 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 375 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 375 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Utility Building | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 138 RUTH LN |
|---|---|
| City | BACLIFF |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77518-1428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 88 A HATCH SUR LOT 59 BAYCREST 2ND ADDN 50% UDI |
| Legal Subdivision | BAYCREST 2 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | TEXAS CITY-LEAGUE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 721703 |
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 138 RUTH LN, BACLIFF, TX 77518-1428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 21, 1997 |
| Deed Document Number | 202530879 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 20, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000045988 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston County |
| Unified School District | Dickinson Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $75,560 (-50.05%) Land $4,600 Building $70,960 | $75,560 (-50.05%) Land $4,600 Building $70,960 | |
| 2025 | $3,042.00 (+18.87%) | $151,270 (+39.3%) Land $9,200 Building $142,070 | $151,270 (+39.3%) Land $9,200 Building $142,070 |
| 2024 | $2,559.00 (+58.75%) | ||
| 2023 | $108,590 Land $9,200 Building $99,390 | $108,590 Land $9,200 Building $99,390 | |
| 2018 | $1,612.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record median of 84 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 84 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2008–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · Hurricane Harvey |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 90% 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 | BACLIFF MUD serves 8,900 people · EPA ID TX0840011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 413 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless | 300 / 150 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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