Galveston County property record for 1408 Melody Dr, La Marque, TX 77568
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 967 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.216 acres (9,426 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,407 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 7530-0000-0010-000 |
| Primary APN | 7530-0000-0010-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 967 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,303 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 967 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,426 sqft (0.216 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1408 MELODY DR |
|---|---|
| City | LA MARQUE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77568-4849 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 2 S F AUSTIN SUR LOT 10 WESTLAWN |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTLAWN |
| Legal Tract | 10 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | LA MARQUE-HITCHCOCK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 722900 |
1408 Melody Dr is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2014.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13 PERTHUIS FARMS RD, LA MARQUE, TX 77568-4718 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 200520156 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 16, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000059247 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1408 Melody Dr was $2,407, up 153.9% 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 | $137,880 (+26.4%) Land $5,660 Building $132,220 | $137,880 (+13.34%) Land $5,660 Building $132,220 | |
| 2025 | $2,407.00 (+153.9%) | $109,080 Land $5,660 Building $115,990 | $121,650 Land $5,660 Building $115,990 |
| 2024 | $948.00 | ||
| 2023 | $75,750 Land $5,660 Building $70,090 | $75,750 Land $5,660 Building $70,090 | |
| 2018 | $589.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1408 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 1408 Melody Dr is low, with 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 97% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 189 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · 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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