Brazoria County property record for 281 Crestview Dr, West Columbia, TX 77486
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,571 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,130 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $208,157 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,765 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 2901-1454-000 |
| Primary APN | 2901-1454-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,571 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,571 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,130 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| View / Lot | Lagoon |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 91 sqft |
| Patio Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 281 CRESTVIEW DR |
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| City | WEST COLUMBIA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77486-9722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1400 |
| Legal Description | COLUMBIA LAKES SEC 4 (A0133 M VARNER) BLK 38 LOT 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBIA LAKES SEC 4 (A0133 M VARNER) |
| Legal Tract | S2901 |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | BRAZORIA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAZORIA-WEST COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 662000 |
Source: Brazoria County records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 CRESTVIEW DR, WEST COLUMBIA, TX 77486-9722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GATEWAY MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Feb 3, 2020 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GATEWAY FIRST BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 3, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202617558 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAZORIA TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 281 CRESTVIEW DR, WEST COLUMBIA, TX 77486-9722 |
| Document Number | 0000017558 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202617558 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | ALAMO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Estimated Sale Price |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 281 CRESTVIEW DR, WEST COLUMBIA, TX 77486-9722 |
| Document Number | 0000017559, |
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| Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202617559 |
| Name | GATEWAY MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.5% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | BRAZORIA TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 281 CRESTVIEW DR, WEST COLUMBIA, TX 77486-9722 |
| Document Number | 0000005800 |
| Map Reference | VOL 15 PG 3 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020005800 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 281 CRESTVIEW DR, WEST COLUMBIA, TX 77486-9722 |
| Document Number | 0000005801 |
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| Date | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020005801 |
| Name | GATEWAY FIRST BANK |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
Source: Brazoria County assessment roll, as of February 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria County |
| Unified School District | Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,765.00 (-21.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $193,130 (-2.47%) Land $36,520 Building $156,610 | $193,130 (-2.47%) Land $36,520 Building $156,610 |
| 2024 | $2,249.00 (-32.12%) | ||
| 2023 | $198,030 Land $40,170 Building $157,860 | $198,030 Land $40,170 Building $157,860 | |
| 2018 | $3,313.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 246 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 246 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 153 (1979–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 110 of 153 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 80% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | VARNER CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT serves 3,111 people · EPA ID TX0200070 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 95 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Skynet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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