317 Bell Ave, Bridge City, TX 77611 Property Records

Orange County property record for 317 Bell Ave, Bridge City, TX 77611

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,963 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.416 acres (18,121 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$164,100 (Mar 2018)
Tax Bill	$4,827 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Mortgage Aug 2023 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`006771-000320`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`006771-000320`
Alternative APN	`R40416`

Interior

Building Area	1,963 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1994
Exterior Material	Brick
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Type	Hip
Lot Area	18,121 sqft (0.416 acres)
Lot Dimensions	128 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Type	Mixed
Garage Area	441 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	517 sqft
Patio Area	517 sqft
Storage Building	96 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	R40416
Street Address	317 BELL AVE
City	BRIDGE CITY
State	TX
Zip	77611-3301
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LAWN TERRACE, BLOCK 2, LOT 8 - N 66' 9, ACRES 0.416
Legal Subdivision	LAWN TERRACE
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	8-9
Jurisdiction	ORANGE TX
Township / Civil Division	BRIDGE CITY-ORANGEFIELD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1008
Census Tract	22302

Owner

317 Bell Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2018.

Source: Orange County records, as of October 21, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	317 BELL AVE, BRIDGE CITY, TX 77611-3301
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 2, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SERVICELINK
Aug 11, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Jun 3, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Mar 21, 2018	Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SECURITY NATIONAL MORTGAGE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 21, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 21, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 24, 2009
Deed Document Number	2018458069
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 19, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0000458069
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ORANGE TX
Recording Date	Jul 2, 2026
Property Address	317 BELL AVE, BRIDGE CITY, TX 77611-3301
Document Number	0000569170
Instrument Date	May 27, 2026
Instrument	2026569170
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 17, 2026
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	317 BELL AVE, BRIDGE CITY, TX 77611-3301

Mortgage

Document Number	0000569170,
Date	Jul 2, 2026
Instrument	2026569170

Lender

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	479 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2066

Interest

Rate	6.3%
Max Rate	-1%

August 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ORANGE TX
Property Address	317 BELL AVE, BRIDGE CITY, TX 77611-3301
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 29, 2023
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	317 BELL AVE, BRIDGE CITY, TX 77611-3301

Mortgage

Document Number	0000534693
Date	Aug 11, 2023
Instrument	534693

Lender

Name	DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Type	Government Agency
Address	WASHINGTON, DC 20410

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	296 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2048

June 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ORANGE TX
Property Address	317 BELL AVE, BRIDGE CITY, TX 77611-3301
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 28, 2022
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	317 BELL AVE, BRIDGE CITY, TX 77611-3301

Mortgage

Document Number	0000519279
Date	Jun 3, 2022
Instrument	519279

Lender

Name	DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Type	Government Agency
Address	WASHINGTON, DC 20410

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	310 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2048

March 2018: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document Type	Vendor's Lien
Jurisdiction	ORANGE TX
Recording Date	Mar 21, 2018
Property Address	317 BELL AVE, BRIDGE CITY, TX 77611-3301
Document Number	0000458069
Map Reference	VOL 5 PG 89
Instrument Date	Mar 19, 2018
Instrument	458069
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 19, 2021
Title Company	SECURITY ABSTRACT & TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7682 ELIZABETH, 7682, MAURICEVILLE, TX 77626

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	317 BELL AVE, BRIDGE CITY, TX 77611-3301

Mortgage

Document Number	0000458070
Date	Mar 21, 2018
Instrument	458070

Lender

Name	SECURITY NATIONAL MORTGAGE CO
Type	Mortgage Company
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 317 Bell Ave was $4,827 with exemptions applied, up 179.3% from the year before.

Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Texas
Municipality	Bridge City
County	Orange County
Unified School District	Bridge City Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$4,827.00 (+179.34%)	$216,818 (+2.79%) Land $20,539 Building $196,279	$216,818 (+2.79%) Land $20,539 Building $196,279
2025	$1,728.00 (-32.16%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption	$210,929 Land $20,539 Building $190,390	$210,929 Land $20,539 Building $190,390
2024	$2,547.00
2023		$200,792 Land $20,539 Building $180,253	$200,792 Land $20,539 Building $180,253

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 317 Bell Ave 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	9.0 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 195 policies
Community Rating System	Class 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	195 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	39 (2008–2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA	23 of 39
Most Recent Claim	Jun 2026 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event	Hurricane Harvey, Sep 2017 · 25 claims Hurricane Ike, Sep 2008 · 8 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 317 Bell Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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	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

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2016
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 292 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

May also be available: AT&T.

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