Galveston County property record for 511 16th St, Galveston, TX 77550
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 ba · 1,689 sqft · built 1868 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (2,021 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $281,960 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,136 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Mortgage Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 3505-0436-0008-001 |
| Primary APN | 3505-0436-0008-001 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,689 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,085 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 985 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 704 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 704 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1868 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,021 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Arbor/Pergola | Arbor/Pergola |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 511 16TH ST |
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| City | GALVESTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77550-4801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | H |
| Legal Description | ABST 628 M B MENARD SUR N 46-10 FT OF LOT 8 (8-1) BLK 436 GALVESTON |
| Legal Subdivision | GALVESTON TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 436 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GALVESTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3048 |
| Census Tract | 724300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East End Historic District listed 1975 · 463 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1976) · NRIS 75001979 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
511 16th St is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2025.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3724 CRESTLINE RD, FORT WORTH, TX 76107-3334 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2025 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage TRACY HALLMAN ETAL |
| Dec 29, 2020 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage C & T MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202534232 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 26, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000038734 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 511 16TH ST, GALVESTON, TX 77550-4801 |
| Document Number | 0000034232 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025034232 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3724 CRESTLINE RD, FORT WORTH, TX 76107-3334 |
| Document Number | 0000034233 |
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| Date | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025034233 |
| Name | TRACY HALLMAN ETAL |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Change Frequency | 15 Years |
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| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 511 16TH ST, GALVESTON, TX 77550-4801 |
| Document Number | 0000084251 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020084251 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | SOUTH LAND TITLE LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 511 16TH ST, GALVESTON, TX 77550-4801 |
| Document Number | 0000084252 |
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| Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020084252 |
| Name | C & T MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 511 16th St was $4,136, down 13.9% from the year before.
Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston County |
| Municipality | Galveston City |
| Unified School District | Galveston Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $379,110 (-1.9%) Land $92,280 Building $286,830 | $379,110 (-1.9%) Land $92,280 Building $286,830 | |
| 2025 | $4,136.00 (-13.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $386,460 Land $92,280 Building $294,180 | $386,460 Land $92,280 Building $294,180 |
| 2024 | $4,801.00 | ||
| 2023 | $409,430 Land $8,640 Building $400,790 | $409,430 Land $8,640 Building $400,790 | |
| 2018 | $5,278.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 511 16th 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 | 12.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 179 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 179 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 291 (1979–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 291 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · Hurricane Harvey |
| 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.
The area around 511 16th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CITY OF GALVESTON serves 52,326 people · EPA ID TX0840003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GULF COAST WATER AUTHORITY TX CITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 534 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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