Galveston County property record for 217 Bernice St, La Marque, TX 77568
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,733 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $86,800 (Feb 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $884 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7085-0003-0005-000 |
| Primary APN | 7085-0003-0005-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,733 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,173 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,733 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,800 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 15 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 217 BERNICE ST |
|---|---|
| City | LA MARQUE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77568-3403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 2 S F AUSTIN SUR LOT 5 BLK 3 THEILER ADDN |
| Legal Subdivision | THEILER ADDN |
| Legal Tract | 5 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | LA MARQUE-HITCHCOCK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 723000 |
217 Bernice St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2006.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 BERNICE ST, LA MARQUE, TX 77568-3403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 12, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200610843 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 6, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000084135 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Bernice St was $884 with exemptions applied, up 1.4% from the year before.
Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston County |
| Municipality | La Marque City |
| Unified School District | Texas City Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $204,040 (+8.82%) Land $25,380 Building $178,660 | $204,040 (-32.33%) Land $25,380 Building $178,660 | |
| 2025 | $884.00 (+1.38%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $187,496 | $301,530 Land $25,380 Building $276,150 |
| 2024 | $872.00 | ||
| 2023 | $169,320 Land $23,760 Building $145,560 | $169,320 Land $23,760 Building $145,560 | |
| 2018 | $1,182.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Bernice St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 91 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 62 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 62 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 91 (1979–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 82 of 91 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 217 Bernice St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | CITY OF LA MARQUE serves 15,154 people · EPA ID TX0840006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GULF COAST WATER AUTHORITY TX CITY |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 260 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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