Brazoria County property record for 521 E Bernard St, West Columbia, TX 77486
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,410 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $570 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage May 2020 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2900-0227-000 |
| Primary APN | 2900-0227-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| View / Lot | Primary |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 532 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Canopy | 563 sqft |
| Storage Building | 192 sqft |
| Utility Building | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 521 E BERNARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | WEST COLUMBIA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77486-3311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 0234 |
| Legal Description | CITY OUTLOTS (COLUMBIA) BLK 99 LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OUTLOTS (COLUMBIA) |
| Legal Tract | S2900 |
| Legal Block | 99 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | BRAZORIA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAZORIA-WEST COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 662600 |
521 E Bernard St is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Brazoria County records, as of August 17, 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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 118 N RINGGOLD ST, WEST COLUMBIA, TX 77486-2940 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Partial Claim Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| May 29, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage WELLS FARGO BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 24, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202441970 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 23, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000063184 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAZORIA TX |
| Property Address | 521 E BERNARD ST, WEST COLUMBIA, TX 77486-3311 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 521 E BERNARD ST, WEST COLUMBIA, TX 77486-3311 |
| Document Number | 0000057623 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025057623 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Partial Claim Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 294 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAZORIA TX |
| Property Address | 521 E BERNARD ST, WEST COLUMBIA, TX 77486-3311 |
| Document Number | 0000037358 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 521 E BERNARD ST WEST COLUMBIA TX 774863311, WEST COLUMBIA, TX 77486-3311 |
| Document Number | 0000037358 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 37358 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50328 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 12, 2050 |
| Rate | 3.5% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 521 E Bernard St was $570, up 21.5% from the year before.
Source: Brazoria County assessment roll, as of February 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria County |
| Municipality | West Columbia City |
| Unified School District | Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $570.00 (+21.54%) | $105,983 Land $33,600 Building $104,690 | $138,290 Land $33,600 Building $104,690 |
| 2024 | $469.00 | ||
| 2023 | $145,290 Land $12,600 Building $132,690 | $145,290 Land $12,600 Building $132,690 | |
| 2018 | $1,421.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 521 E Bernard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 53 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 30 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 30 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 53 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 29 of 53 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 521 E Bernard St is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 88% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 WEST COLUMBIA serves 3,650 people · EPA ID TX0200010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 258 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brazoria Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Skynet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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