261 Crestview Dr, West Columbia, TX 77486 Property Records

Brazoria County property record for 261 Crestview Dr, West Columbia, TX 77486

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,717 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size0.198 acres (8,625 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$75,000 (May 2013)
Tax Bill$1,166 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2024 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APN2901-1459-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2901-1459-000
Alternative APNs
  • R000000199677
  • R199677
  • 199677

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,717 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,717 sqft
FlooringTile
Interior WallsPaneling
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area8,625 sqft (0.198 acres)
View / LotLagoon
Garage Area484 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area371 sqft
Canopy54 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address261 CRESTVIEW DR
CityWEST COLUMBIA
StateTX
Zip77486-9722
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code1405
Legal DescriptionCOLUMBIA LAKES SEC 4 (A0133 M VARNER) BLK 38 LOT 31
Legal SubdivisionCOLUMBIA LAKES SEC 4 (A0133 M VARNER)
Legal TractS2901
Legal Block38
Legal Lot Number31
JurisdictionBRAZORIA TX
Township / Civil DivisionBRAZORIA-WEST COLUMBIA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract662000

Owner

Source: Brazoria County records, as of April 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 445, VAN VLECK, TX 77482-0445
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 10, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 10, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201322065
Last Transfer DateAug 12, 2024
Transfer Doc0000034548
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2024: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionBRAZORIA TX
Recording DateAug 13, 2024
Property Address261 CRESTVIEW DR, WEST COLUMBIA, TX 77486-9722
Document Number0000034548
Map ReferenceVOL 15 PG 3-4
Instrument DateAug 12, 2024
Instrument2024034548
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 21, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address261 CRESTVIEW DR, WEST COLUMBIA, TX 77486-9722

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 445, VAN VLECK, TX 77482-0445

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Brazoria County assessment roll, as of February 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyBrazoria County
Unified School DistrictColumbia-Brazoria Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,166.00 (-8.91%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$203,100 (-1.83%) Land $34,500 Building $168,600$203,100 (-1.83%) Land $34,500 Building $168,600
2024$1,280.00
2023$206,880 Land $37,950 Building $168,930$206,880 Land $37,950 Building $168,930

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 246 policies
Nearby Flood Policies246 in force
Nearby Flood Claims153 (1979–2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA110 of 153
Most Recent ClaimJun 2019 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Harvey, Sep 2017 · 33 claims
  • Hurricane Georges, Sep 1998 · 49 claims
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding, Apr 1991 · 10 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

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

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 46% of the US · lower than 80% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemVARNER CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT
serves 3,111 people · EPA ID TX0200070
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 95 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Sparklight
Cable
1,000 / 50
Skynet
Fixed Wireless
100 / 50

May also be available: Verizon.

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