Galveston County property record for 1970 Ave J, Crystal Beach, TX 77650
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 1,760 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,777 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,050,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $12,367 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Line of Credit Aug 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 3755-0001-0008-000 |
| Primary APN | 3755-0001-0008-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,760 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,960 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 880 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 880 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,777 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| View / Lot | Beach |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 880 sqft |
| Deck Area | 248 sqft |
| Patio Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1970 AVENUE J |
|---|---|
| City | PORT BOLIVAR |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77650 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 179 J SHAW SUR LOT 8 BLK 1 GULF SHORES SEC 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | GULF SHORES 1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BOLIVAR PENINSULA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 723900 |
1970 Ave J is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12640 SYLVAN MEADOWS DR, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80908-4189 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Line of Credit INDEPENDENT BANK |
| Aug 23, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer HOMETOWN AMERICA |
| Aug 28, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 202172740 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000072740 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1970 AVENUE J, CRYSTAL BEACH, TX 77650 |
| Document Number | 0000072740 |
| Map Reference | PL 7 MAP 44 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021072740 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | SOUTH OAK TITLE LLC, SOUTH LAND TITLE LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12640 SYLVAN MEADOWS DR, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80908-4189 |
| Document Number | 0000072741 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021072741 |
| Name | INDEPENDENT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1970 AVENUE J, CRYSTAL BEACH, TX 77650 |
| Document Number | 0000046458 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 46458 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 2127 DARBY LN FRESNO TX 775459240, FRESNO, TX 77545-9240 |
| Document Number | 46459 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 46459 |
| Name | HOMETOWN AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Address | SUGAR LAND, TX 77479 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 22, 2034 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1970 AVENUE J, CRYSTAL BEACH, TX 77650 |
| Document Number | 0000047473 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 47473 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 7435 HIGHWAY 6 MISSOURI CITY TX 774595134, MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459-5134 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1970 Ave J was $12,367, up % from the year before.
Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston County |
| Unified School District | Galveston Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $914,320 (-0.45%) Land $125,100 Building $789,220 | $914,320 (-0.45%) Land $125,100 Building $789,220 | |
| 2025 | $12,367.00 (+0.03%) | $918,450 Land $125,100 Building $793,350 | $918,450 Land $125,100 Building $793,350 |
| 2024 | $12,363.00 | ||
| 2023 | $979,181 Land $125,100 Building $854,081 | $979,181 Land $125,100 Building $854,081 | |
| 2018 | $6,323.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1970 Ave J in Zone VE, a high-risk coastal flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
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 | 19.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 2,488 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2,488 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 273 (1979–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2026 · other causes |
| 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.
The area around 1970 Ave J has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | BOLIVAR PENINSULA SUD serves 18,424 people · EPA ID TX0840044 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 250 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Rural Telecommunications of America Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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