2429 Sand Castle, Crystal Beach (Port Bolivar), TX 77650 Property Records

Galveston County property record for 2429 Sand Castle, Crystal Beach, TX 77650

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1.5 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 2019
Lot Size	0.289 acres (12,600 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$375,800 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill	$7,051 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2022 Mortgage Jan 2020 Construction Loan + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone VE (high risk)
APN	`3075-0000-0094-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`3075-0000-0094-000`
Alternative APN	`R178609`

Interior

Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,536 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,800 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,536 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2019
Effective Year Built	Effective 2020
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	12,600 sqft (0.289 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	264 sqft
Parking Spaces	8 Parking Spaces
Porch	Open Porch
Deck Area	288 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2429 SAND CASTLE
City	PORT BOLIVAR
State	TX
Zip	77650
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	ABST 65 B FRANKS SUR LOT 94 DRIFTWOOD ADDN
Legal Subdivision	DRIFTWOOD
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	94
Jurisdiction	GALVESTON TX
Township / Civil Division	BOLIVAR PENINSULA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3019
Census Tract	723900

Owner

2429 Sand Castle is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2020.

Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	15707 AZALEA SHORES DR, HOUSTON, TX 77070-3874
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 10, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage INTERNATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE
Jan 3, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA
Jun 5, 2020	Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer NTFN
Jul 25, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Jul 10, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 5, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 5, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 10, 2017
Deed Document Number	202031199
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	GALVESTON TX
Property Address	2429 SAND CASTLE, CRYSTAL BEACH, TX 77650
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2022
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000052762
Date	Aug 10, 2022
Instrument	2022052762

Lender

Name	INTERNATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE
Type	Bank
Address	AUSTIN, TX 78758

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.87%
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Type Change Date	Sep 1, 2027
Change Frequency	6 Months
Min Rate At Change	5.87%
Max Rate At Change	7.87%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	10.8%

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	GALVESTON TX
Property Address	2429 SAND CASTLE, CRYSTAL BEACH, TX 77650
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000371
Date	Jan 3, 2020
Instrument	2020000371

Lender

Name	FIRST FINANCIAL BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	ORANGE, TX 77630

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	5 Months
Due	Jun 24, 2020

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	GALVESTON TX
Recording Date	Jun 5, 2020
Property Address	2429 SAND CASTLE, CRYSTAL BEACH, TX 77650
Document Number	0000031199
Instrument Date	Jun 5, 2020
Instrument	31199
Transaction Type	Subdivision Related Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 4, 2020
Title Company	SOUTHLAND TITLE COMPANY, SOUTH LAND TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	15707 AZALEA SHORES DR HOUSTON TX 770703874, HOUSTON, TX 77070-3874

Mortgage

Document Number	31200
Date	Jun 5, 2020
Instrument	31200

Lender

Name	NTFN
Address	LEWISVILLE, TX 75067

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 4, 2050

July 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	GALVESTON TX
Recording Date	Jul 25, 2019
Property Address	2429 SAND CASTLE, CRYSTAL BEACH, TX 77650
Document Number	0000039859
Instrument Date	Jul 22, 2019
Instrument	39859
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 8, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	3120 CENTRAL MALL DR PORT ARTHUR TX 776428039, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642-8039

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	GALVESTON TX
Recording Date	Jul 10, 2017
Property Address	2429 SAND CASTLE, CRYSTAL BEACH, TX 77650
Document Number	0000042019
Instrument Date	Jun 26, 2017
Instrument	42019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	3120 CENTRAL MALL DR PORT ARTHUR TX 776428039, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77642-8039

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2429 Sand Castle was $7,051, down 28% from the year before.

Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
County	Galveston County
Unified School District	Galveston Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$529,370 (+1.1%) Land $123,980 Building $405,390	$529,370 (+1.1%) Land $123,980 Building $405,390
2025	$7,051.00 (-28.03%)	$523,620 Land $123,980 Building $399,640	$523,620 Land $123,980 Building $399,640
2024	$9,797.00
2023		$661,920 Land $37,800 Building $624,120	$661,920 Land $37,800 Building $624,120
2018	$735.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2429 Sand Castle 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	16.0 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	Hurricane Ike, Sep 2008 · 156 claims Hurricane Georges, Sep 1998 · 18 claims Hurricane Alicia, Aug 1983 · 39 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 2429 Sand Castle is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 84% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.08% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 242 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless	300 / 150
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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