Galveston County property record for 1609 Austin St, La Marque, TX 77568
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,170 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $86,600 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,706 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 3967-0011-0005-002 |
| Primary APN | 3967-0011-0005-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,964 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,170 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 340 sqft |
| Utility Building | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 1609 AUSTIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | LA MARQUE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77568-5054 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 150 J D MOORE SUR PT OF LOT 5 & ADJ TRACT (5-2) BLK 11 THE HIGHLANDS SEC 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLANDS (THE) |
| Legal Tract | 5 |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | LA MARQUE-HITCHCOCK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 722900 |
1609 Austin St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2019.
Source: Galveston County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1609 AUSTIN ST, LA MARQUE, TX 77568-5054 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 12, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 12, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201950564 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000050564 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1609 AUSTIN ST, LA MARQUE, TX 77568-5054 |
| Document Number | 0000050564 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 50564 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1609 AUSTIN ST LA MARQUE TX 775685054, LA MARQUE, TX 77568-5054 |
| Document Number | 50565 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 50565 |
| Name | ASSOCIATED CU/TX |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LEAGUE CITY, TX 77573 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 11, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1609 Austin St was $1,706 with a homeowner's exemption, up 13.7% 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 | $196,660 (+1%) | $212,290 (+6.11%) Land $6,130 Building $206,160 | |
| 2025 | $1,706.00 (+13.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $178,782 Land $6,130 Building $193,930 | $200,060 Land $6,130 Building $193,930 |
| 2024 | $1,500.00 | ||
| 2023 | $168,510 Land $6,130 Building $162,380 | $168,510 Land $6,130 Building $162,380 | |
| 2018 | $462.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1609 Austin St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 124 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 76 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 76 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 124 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 85 of 124 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · 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 1609 Austin St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 96% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 451 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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