Galveston County property record for 217 Preston St, La Marque, TX 77568
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,832 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,385 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,282,278 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,173 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Apr 2022 Document + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 5975-0000-0007-000 |
| Primary APN | 5975-0000-0007-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,832 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,072 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 788 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,385 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 217 PRESTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | LA MARQUE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77568-3757 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 150 J D MOORE SUR LOT 7 PRESTON SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | PRESTON |
| Legal Tract | 7 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | LA MARQUE-HITCHCOCK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 723000 |
217 Preston St is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2022.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17911 FOREST CEDARS DR, HOUSTON, TX 77084-5945 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage TEXAS CAPITAL BANK NA |
| Apr 4, 2022 | |
| Mar 7, 2022 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NATIONS RELIABLE LENDING LLC |
| Mar 4, 2021 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 202215312 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 17, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000062857 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Property Address | 217 PRESTON ST, LA MARQUE, TX 77568 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLATINUM TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000027168 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021027168 |
| Name | TEXAS CAPITAL BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 21 Months |
| Due | Dec 31, 2022 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
|---|---|
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 217 PRESTON ST, LA MARQUE, TX 77568 |
| Document Number | 0000022670 |
| Map Reference | VOL 13 PG 69 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022022670 |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6341 STEWART RD # 189, 6341, GALVESTON, TX 77551-1880 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5420 AVENUE M, GALVESTON, TX 77551-4462 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 217 PRESTON ST, LA MARQUE, TX 77568 |
| Document Number | 0000015312 |
| Map Reference | VOL 13 PG 69 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022015312 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17911 FOREST CEDARS DR, HOUSTON, TX 77084-5945 |
| Document Number | 0000015313 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022015313 |
| Name | NATIONS RELIABLE LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 217 PRESTON ST, LA MARQUE, TX 77568 |
| Document Number | 0000015199 |
| Map Reference | VOL 13 PG 69 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021015199 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1800 AUGUSTA DR STE 340, 340, HOUSTON, TX 77057-3131 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Preston St was $6,173, down 5.2% 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 | $202,650 (-27.54%) Land $17,810 Building $184,840 | $202,650 (-27.54%) Land $17,810 Building $184,840 | |
| 2025 | $6,173.00 (-5.23%) | $279,660 Land $17,810 Building $261,850 | $279,660 Land $17,810 Building $261,850 |
| 2024 | $6,514.00 | ||
| 2023 | $253,230 Land $17,560 Building $235,670 | $253,230 Land $17,560 Building $235,670 | |
| 2018 | $28.00 |
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 217 Preston St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 93 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 73 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 73 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 93 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 90 of 93 |
| 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 217 Preston St 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.8% 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 | 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 407 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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