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1417 Van Zant, Gilchrist, TX 77617 Property Records

Galveston County property record for 1417 Van Zant, Gilchrist, TX 77617

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 2024
Lot Size0.179 acres (7,800 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$2,997 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2017 Construction Loan
Flood ZoneZone VE (high risk)
APN2205-0000-0125-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2205-0000-0125-000
Alternative APN
  • R172350

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,600 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,800 sqft
1st Floor Area1,600 sqft
FlooringCarpet

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2024
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2024
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,800 sqft (0.179 acres)
View / LotCanal
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area200 sqft
Parking Spaces7 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Deck Area947 sqft
Storage Building120 sqft
Boat House312 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1417 VAN SANT
CityGILCHRIST
StateTX
Zip77617
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionABST 52 J DUNMAN SUR LOT 125 CANAL CITY
Legal SubdivisionCANAL CITY
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number125
JurisdictionGALVESTON TX
Township / Civil DivisionBOLIVAR PENINSULA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1052
Census Tract723900

Owner

Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address379 TYLER DR, LUMBERTON, TX 77657-5988
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 28, 2017
Deed SaleDec 28, 2017
Deed Document Number201778336
Prior Transfer DateDec 18, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc0000078336
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionGALVESTON TX
Recording DateDec 28, 2017
Property Address1417 VAN ZANT, GILCHRIST, TX 77617
Document Number0000078336
Instrument DateDec 18, 2017
Instrument78336
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 8, 2018
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address323 TYLER DR LUMBERTON TX 776575988, LUMBERTON, TX 77657-5988

Mortgage

Document Number78337
DateDec 28, 2017
Instrument78337
Lender
NameROBERT & YOLANDA HERRMANN
Address3135 ROSEMARY PARK LN, HOUSTON, TX 77082-6830
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueDec 27, 2018

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyGalveston County
Unified School DistrictHigh Island Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$328,000 (-) Land $36,270 Building $291,730$328,000 (-) Land $36,270 Building $291,730
2025$2,997.00 (+271.38%) Homeowner's exemption$328,000 (+693.42%) Land $72,930 Building $255,070$328,000 (+693.42%) Land $72,930 Building $255,070
2024$807.00 (+143.07%)
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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone VE
high risk · coastal, wave action
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation15.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 124 policies
Nearby Flood Policies124 in force
Nearby Flood Claims495 (1980–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 495
Most Recent ClaimJul 2024 · Hurricane Beryl
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Ike, Sep 2008 · 246 claims
  • Hurricane Rita, Sep 2005 · 70 claims
  • Hurricane Georges, Sep 1998 · 49 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskExtreme
above 97.9% of the US · above 99.1% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood2% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBOLIVAR PENINSULA SUD
serves 18,424 people · EPA ID TX0840044
Water SourcePurchased surface water from LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead4 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Rural Telecommunications of America
Fixed Wireless		300 / 150

May also be available: Fastwyre Broadband, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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