Galveston County property record for 496 Pompano St, Bayou Vista, TX 77563
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $185,600 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,891 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 5288-0000-0496-000 |
| Primary APN | 5288-0000-0496-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,488 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,752 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 552 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,600 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| View / Lot | Canal |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 368 sqft |
| Boat House | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 496 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 496 NEW BAYOU VISTA ADDN NO 4A |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW BAYOU VISTA 4A |
| Legal Tract | 496 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 496 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | LA MARQUE-HITCHCOCK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 723800 |
496 Pompano St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2016.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 496 POMPANO ST, HITCHCOCK, TX 77563-2620 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 23, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201650804 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003689 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Property Address | 496 POMPANO ST, BAYOU VISTA, TX 77563-2620 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SOUTH LAND TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000046366 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020046366 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 496 Pompano St was $1,891 with exemptions applied, up 1% 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 | $303,093 (-7%) Land $109,570 Building $193,523 | $303,093 (-7%) Land $109,570 Building $193,523 | |
| 2025 | $1,891.00 (+0.96%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $325,907 Land $109,570 Building $216,337 | $325,907 Land $109,570 Building $216,337 |
| 2024 | $1,873.00 | ||
| 2023 | $390,800 Land $109,570 Building $281,230 | $390,800 Land $109,570 Building $281,230 | |
| 2018 | $1,728.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 496 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 496 Pompano St is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 81% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | 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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