Galveston County property record for 1998 Hwy 87, Gilchrist, TX 77617
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,272 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $137,788 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $487 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 2957-0003-0001-000 |
| Primary APN | 2957-0003-0001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 6,272 sqft (0.144 acres) |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1998 HIGHWAY 87 |
|---|---|
| City | GILCHRIST |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | ABST 64 E FRANKS SUR LOT 1 BLK 3 DELMAR ADDN NO 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | DELMAR 3 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BOLIVAR PENINSULA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 723900 |
1998 Hwy 87, residential vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2022.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1225 MAXWELL DR, SILSBEE, TX 77656-6419 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 202249111 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 5, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000051256 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1998 HIGHWAY 87, GILCHRIST, TX 77617 |
| Document Number | 0000049111 |
| Map Reference | VOL 707 PG 65 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022049111 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3405 N CHINA RD, BEAUMONT, TX 77713-3391 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1225 MAXWELL DR, SILSBEE, TX 77656-6419 |
| Document Number | 0000049112 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022049112 |
| Name | THE FIRST LIBERTY NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 25, 2032 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1998 Hwy 87 was $487, up 13.8% from the year before.
Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston County |
| Unified School District | High Island Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $94,080 (-) Land $94,080 | $94,080 (-) Land $94,080 | |
| 2025 | $487.00 (+13.79%) | $94,080 Land $94,080 | $94,080 Land $94,080 |
| 2024 | $428.00 | ||
| 2023 | $21,950 Land $21,950 | $21,950 Land $21,950 | |
| 2018 | $424.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1998 Hwy 87 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 | 18.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 124 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 124 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 495 (1980–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 495 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · Hurricane Beryl |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 1998 Hwy 87 is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97.6% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless | 300 / 150 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Fastwyre Broadband, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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