Galveston County property record for 3579 Mackerel Way, Crystal Beach, TX 77650
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.246 acres (10,716 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,190 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 6553-0000-0012-000 |
| Primary APN | 6553-0000-0012-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,716 sqft (0.246 acres) |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 161 sqft |
| Patio Area | 414 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 3579 MACKEREL WAY |
|---|---|
| City | CRYSTAL BEACH |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77650 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | ABST 141 M KNOWLTON SUR LOT 12 SINGING SANDS WEST & ADJ OF TRACT 13-0-3 |
| Legal Subdivision | SINGING SANDS WEST |
| Legal Tract | 12 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BOLIVAR PENINSULA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 723900 |
3579 Mackerel Way, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 2015.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2609 RED PINE CIR, KOUNTZE, TX 77625-2446 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 6, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 201576285 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3579 Mackerel Way was $1,190, up 13.7% from the year before.
Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston County |
| Unified School District | High Island Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $101,800 (+31.94%) Land $101,800 | $101,800 (-) Land $101,800 | |
| 2025 | $1,190.00 (+13.66%) | $77,155 Land $101,800 | $101,800 Land $101,800 |
| 2024 | $1,047.00 | ||
| 2023 | $53,580 Land $53,580 | $53,580 Land $53,580 | |
| 2018 | $471.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3579 Mackerel Way 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 3579 Mackerel Way is high, ranking above 71% 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 | High above 71% of the US · above 61% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 58 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless | 300 / 150 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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