Galveston County property record for 438 Pompano St, Bayou Vista, TX 77563
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 897 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.097 acres (4,206 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $296,022 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,690 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Mortgage Dec 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 5287-0000-0437-000 |
| Primary APN | 5287-0000-0437-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 897 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 897 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,206 sqft (0.097 acres) |
| View / Lot | Canal |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 360 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 864 sqft |
| Storage Building | 572 sqft |
| Boat House | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 438 POMPANO ST |
|---|---|
| City | HITCHCOCK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77563-2620 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 7 S C BUNDICK SUR LOT 438 (437-0) NEW BAYOU VISTA ADDN NO 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW BAYOU VISTA 3 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 438 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | LA MARQUE-HITCHCOCK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 723800 |
438 Pompano St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2023.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 438 POMPANO ST, HITCHCOCK, TX 77563-2620 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2023 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING |
| Dec 14, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 202317927 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 12, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000053574 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 438 POMPANO ST, BAYOU VISTA, TX 77563-2620 |
| Document Number | 0000017927 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 36 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023017927 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 438 POMPANO ST, HITCHCOCK, TX 77563-2620 |
| Document Number | 0000017928 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023017928 |
| Name | CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 438 POMPANO ST, BAYOU VISTA, TX 77563-2620 |
| Document Number | 0000073395 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 73395 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5151 KATY FWY #140 HOUSTON TX 770072290, 140, HOUSTON, TX 77007-2290 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 438 Pompano St was $3,690 with a homeowner's exemption, up 34.8% from the year before.
Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Bayou Vista City |
| County | Galveston County |
| Unified School District | Texas City Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $289,870 (+3.61%) Land $100,940 Building $188,930 | $289,870 (+3.61%) Land $100,940 Building $188,930 | |
| 2025 | $3,690.00 (+34.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $279,760 Land $100,940 Building $178,820 | $279,760 Land $100,940 Building $178,820 |
| 2024 | $2,737.00 | ||
| 2023 | $312,470 Land $100,940 Building $211,530 | $312,470 Land $100,940 Building $211,530 | |
| 2018 | $2,170.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 438 Pompano St in Zone AE, a high-risk 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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 13.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 817 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 817 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2,376 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 20 of 2,376 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 438 Pompano St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | GALVESTON COUNTY MUD 12 serves 2,900 people · EPA ID TX0840021 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GULF COAST WATER AUTHORITY TX CITY |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 589 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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