Galveston County property record for 1609 Howell Ave, La Marque, TX 77568
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,896 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 0.371 acres (16,164 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $297,920 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $85 (2018) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 4937-0000-0007-000 |
| Primary APN | 4937-0000-0007-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,896 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,296 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,896 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,164 sqft (0.371 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1609 HOWELL AVE |
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| City | LA MARQUE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77568-5560 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 150 J D MOORE SUR LOT 7 FRED MARGOT SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | MARGOT (NW OF ROSS ST & SE HL&P) |
| Legal Tract | 7 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | LA MARQUE-HITCHCOCK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 722800 |
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1609 HOWELL AVE, LA MARQUE, TX 77568-5560 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 202240591 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017172 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1609 HOWELL AVE, LA MARQUE, TX 77568-5560 |
| Document Number | 0000040591 |
| Map Reference | VOL 13 PG 32 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022040591 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Title Company | INDEPENDENCE 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 HOWELL AVE, LA MARQUE, TX 77568-5560 |
| Document Number | 0000040592 |
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| Date | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022040592 |
| Name | MID-AMERICAN MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
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 | $186,370 (-42.1%) Land $39,600 Building $146,770 | $186,370 (-42.1%) Land $39,600 Building $146,770 | |
| 2025 | $321,860 (+547.08%) Land $39,600 Building $282,260 | $321,860 (+547.08%) Land $39,600 Building $282,260 | |
| 2023 | $49,740 Land $13,740 Building $36,000 | $49,740 Land $13,740 Building $36,000 | |
| 2018 | $85.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 37 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 37 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 233 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 226 of 233 |
| 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.
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 350 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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