Orange County property record for 285 Lake St, Bridge City, TX 77611
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 618 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.339 acres (14,767 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $901 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 011041-000020 |
| Primary APN | 011041-000020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 618 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 14,767 sqft (0.339 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 230 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Patio Area | 50 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | R52727 |
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| Street Address | 285 LAKE ST |
| City | BRIDGE CITY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77611-4343 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLK 1 RAY ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | RAY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIDGE CITY-ORANGEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 22400 |
285 Lake St is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 1996.
Source: Orange County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5695 TURNER RD, ORANGE, TX 77630-0169 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 29, 1996 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 29, 1996 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 25, 1992 |
| Deed Book / Page | 981 / 157 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 285 Lake St was $901, up 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Bridge City |
| County | Orange County |
| Unified School District | Bridge City Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $901.00 (+0.11%) | $40,468 (-) Land $6,707 Building $33,761 | $40,468 (-) Land $6,707 Building $33,761 |
| 2025 | $900.00 (-23.4%) | $40,468 Land $6,707 Building $33,761 | $40,468 Land $6,707 Building $33,761 |
| 2024 | $1,175.00 | ||
| 2023 | $44,256 Land $6,707 Building $37,549 | $44,256 Land $6,707 Building $37,549 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 285 Lake St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 15, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 10.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 136 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 136 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 179 (1979–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 154 of 179 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · other causes |
| 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 285 Lake St is moderate, ranking above 53% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · lower than 70% 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 | CITY OF BRIDGE CITY serves 9,546 people · EPA ID TX1810001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2016 |
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| 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 163 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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