Orange County property record for 197 Lafitte St, Bridge City, TX 77611
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,314 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.362 acres (15,769 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $345,800 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,355 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Feb 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 009771-000300 |
| Primary APN | 009771-000300 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 2,314 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1986 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 15,769 sqft (0.362 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 197 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
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| Porch Area | 635 sqft |
| Patio Area | 635 sqft |
| Storage Building | 220 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | R45516 |
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| Street Address | 197 LAFITTE ST |
| City | BRIDGE CITY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77611-2103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 37 OAK VIEW #1 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK VIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIDGE CITY-ORANGEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3037 |
| Census Tract | 22301 |
Source: Orange County records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 197 LAFITTE ST, BRIDGE CITY, TX 77611-2103 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Feb 17, 2022 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage H GAY RICHARDSON |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 17, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 17, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 17, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 2022514606 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000357006 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | ORANGE TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 197 LAFITTE ST, BRIDGE CITY, TX 77611-2103 |
| Document Number | 0000514606 |
| Map Reference | VOL 5 PG 92&93 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 514606 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 197 LAFITTE ST, BRIDGE CITY, TX 77611-2103 |
| Document Number | 0000514607 |
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| Date | Feb 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 514607 |
| Name | H GAY RICHARDSON |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 24 Months |
| Due | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ORANGE TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 197 LAFITTE ST, BRIDGE CITY, TX 77611-2103 |
| Document Number | 0000514605 |
| Map Reference | VOL 5 PG 92&93 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 514605 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1030 CHARLOTTE LN, BRIDGE CITY, TX 77611-2300 |
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Bridge City |
| County | Orange County |
| Unified School District | Bridge City Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,355.00 (+51.42%) | $285,454 (+2.83%) Land $23,969 Building $261,485 | $285,454 (+2.83%) Land $23,969 Building $261,485 |
| 2025 | $4,197.00 (-10.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $277,609 (-3.28%) Land $23,969 Building $253,640 | $277,609 (-3.28%) Land $23,969 Building $253,640 |
| 2024 | $4,685.00 | ||
| 2023 | $287,010 Land $18,240 Building $268,770 | $287,010 Land $18,240 Building $268,770 |
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 December 15, 2021 · 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 |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 494 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 494 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 127 (2005–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 79 of 127 |
| 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 48% of the US · lower than 77% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 BRIDGE CITY serves 9,546 people · EPA ID TX1810001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2016 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 261 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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