Galveston County property record for 18523 E De Vaca, Galveston, TX 77554
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 3,283 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.655 acres (28,525 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $24,611 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 4131-0001-0048-000 |
| Primary APN | 4131-0001-0048-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,283 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,767 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,516 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 28,525 sqft (0.655 acres) |
| View / Lot | Beach |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 1,848 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 1,848 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Deck Area | 648 sqft |
| Patio Area | 648 sqft |
| Storage Building | 282 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 18523 E DE VACA |
|---|---|
| City | GALVESTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77554 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PD |
| Legal Description | ABST 121 HALL & JONES SUR LOT 48 BLK 1 INDIAN BEACH SEC 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | INDIAN BEACH 2 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GALVESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 726102 |
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 600 TIMBERWILDE LN, HOUSTON, TX 77024-6942 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 1, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000050048 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston County |
| Municipality | Galveston City |
| Unified School District | Galveston Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,406,200 (-3.14%) Land $434,440 Building $971,760 | $1,406,200 (-3.14%) Land $434,440 Building $971,760 | |
| 2025 | $24,611.00 (+6.05%) | $1,451,810 (+1.42%) Land $434,440 Building $1,017,370 | $1,451,810 (+1.42%) Land $434,440 Building $1,017,370 |
| 2024 | $23,208.00 (+13.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,431,473 Land $264,030 Building $1,167,443 | $1,431,473 Land $264,030 Building $1,167,443 | |
| 2018 | $20,426.00 |
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 VE high risk · coastal, wave action |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 18.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 2,303 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2,555 units insured incl. 252 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 150 (1998–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · 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 | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 81% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 GALVESTON serves 52,326 people · EPA ID TX0840003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GULF COAST WATER AUTHORITY TX CITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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