Galveston County property record for 18531 E De Vaca, Galveston, TX 77554
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,755 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.614 acres (26,746 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $16,839 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 4131-0001-0046-000 |
| Primary APN | 4131-0001-0046-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,755 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,755 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 | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pile |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,746 sqft (0.614 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 822 sqft |
| Patio Area | 822 sqft |
| Storage Building | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | R126187 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18531 E DE VACA |
| City | GALVESTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77554 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 121 HALL & JONES SUR LOT 46A BLK 1 INDIAN BEACH SEC 2 RPLT |
| Legal Subdivision | INDIAN BEACH 2 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46A |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GALVESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 726102 |
Source: Galveston County records, as of November 12, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 131209, TYLER, TX 75713-1209 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 5, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 2023012887 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 18531 E DE VACA, GALVESTON, TX 77554 |
| Document Number | 0000012887 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2022065945 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023012887 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2023 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 308, LUFKIN, TX 75902-0308 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 131209, TYLER, TX 75713-1209 |
Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of July 25, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $987,240 (-16.23%) Land $440,240 Building $547,000 | $987,240 (-16.23%) Land $440,240 Building $547,000 | |
| 2024 | $16,839.00 (+19.78%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,178,480 Land $341,180 Building $837,300 | $1,178,480 Land $341,180 Building $837,300 | |
| 2018 | $14,058.00 |
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 51% of the US · lower than 73% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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