Galveston County property record for 3244 Castle Dr, Crystal Beach, TX 77650
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,112 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.401 acres (17,468 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $276,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,780 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 6271-0003-0013-000 |
| Primary APN | 6271-0003-0013-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,112 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,232 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,468 sqft (0.401 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 552 sqft |
| Storage Building | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3244 CASTLE DR |
|---|---|
| City | PORT BOLIVAR |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77650 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 65 PAGE 11 LOT 13 BLK 3 SAND CASTLE BEACH SEC 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SAND CASTLE BEACH 2 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BOLIVAR PENINSULA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3077 |
| Census Tract | 723900 |
3244 Castle Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2017.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2423, PORT BOLIVAR, TX 77650-2423 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201765219 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000065219 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3244 CASTLE DR, CRYSTAL BEACH, TX 77650 |
| Document Number | 0000065219 |
| Map Reference | VOL17 PG38 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017065219 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2085 FOREMAN RD, ORANGE, TX 77630-4562 |
| Document Number | 0000065220 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017065220 |
| Name | REPUBLIC STATE MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3244 Castle Dr was $1,780 with exemptions applied, down 27.5% from the year before.
Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston County |
| Unified School District | Galveston Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $524,890 (+5.44%) Land $158,960 Building $365,930 | $524,890 (+1.56%) Land $158,960 Building $365,930 | |
| 2025 | $1,780.00 (-27.52%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $497,794 Land $158,960 Building $357,870 | $516,830 Land $158,960 Building $357,870 |
| 2024 | $2,456.00 | ||
| 2023 | $498,155 Land $52,400 Building $445,755 | $498,155 Land $52,400 Building $445,755 | |
| 2018 | $4,029.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3244 Castle Dr 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 | 15.0 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 |
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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 3244 Castle Dr is high, ranking above 71% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 71% of the US · above 61% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 162 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 | 25 / 6 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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