18527 E De Vaca, Galveston, TX 77554 Property Records

Galveston County property record for 18527 E De Vaca, Galveston, TX 77554

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 2,655 sqft · built 1986
Lot Size0.454 acres (19,776 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$732,564 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill$19,847 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone VE (high risk)
APN4131-0001-0047-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN4131-0001-0047-000
Alternative APN
  • R126188

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,655 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,262 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,183 sqft
Upper Floors Area210 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1986
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1995
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area19,776 sqft (0.454 acres)
View / LotBeach
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area1,469 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area1,469 sqft
Parking Spaces5 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area225 sqft
Deck Area1,068 sqft
Patio Area1,068 sqft
Storage Building517 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address18527 E DE VACA
CityGALVESTON
StateTX
Zip77554
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodePD
Legal DescriptionABST 121 HALL & JONES SUR LOT 47A BLK 1 INDIAN BEACH SEC 2 RPLT
Legal SubdivisionINDIAN BEACH 2
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number47A
JurisdictionGALVESTON TX
Township / Civil DivisionGALVESTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1031
Census Tract726102

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1817 STERLING CREEK DR, FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546-7888
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 13, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 13, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 20, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202343858
Prior Transfer DateApr 4, 2000
Prior Transfer Doc0000017263
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2023: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionGALVESTON TX
Recording DateSep 13, 2023
Property Address18527 E DE VACA, GALVESTON, TX 77554
Document Number0000043858
Map ReferenceFILE 2022065945
Instrument DateSep 11, 2023
Instrument2023043858
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 22, 2023
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 308, LUFKIN, TX 75902-0308

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1817 STERLING CREEK DR, FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546-7888

Mortgage

Document Number0000043859
DateSep 13, 2023
Instrument2023043859
Lender
NameNOT AVAILABLE
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyGalveston County
MunicipalityGalveston City
Unified School DistrictGalveston Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,171,560 (+0.07%) Land $420,250 Building $751,310$1,171,560 (+0.07%) Land $420,250 Building $751,310
2025$19,847.00 (-0.6%)$1,170,770 (-8.02%) Land $420,250 Building $750,520$1,170,770 (-8.02%) Land $420,250 Building $750,520
2024$19,967.00 (+16.23%)
2023$1,272,813 Land $195,930 Building $1,076,883$1,272,813 Land $195,930 Building $1,076,883
2018$17,179.00

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 Elevation18.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 2,303 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2,555 units insured
incl. 252 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims150 (1998–2026)
Most Recent ClaimJun 2026 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Beryl, Jul 2024 · 18 claims
  • Hurricane Harvey, Aug 2017 · 12 claims
  • Hurricane Ike, Sep 2008 · 85 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 RiskModerate
above 45% of the US · lower than 81% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood0.07% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemCITY OF GALVESTON
serves 52,326 people · EPA ID TX0840003
Water SourcePurchased surface water from GULF COAST WATER AUTHORITY TX CITY
Last State InspectionJan 2024
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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