Brazoria County property record for 538 E Bernard St, West Columbia, TX 77486
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,243 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,499 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $73,400 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $904 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2900-0251-000 |
| Primary APN | 2900-0251-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,243 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,243 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,499 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| View / Lot | Primary |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 161 sqft |
| Utility Building | 98 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 538 E BERNARD ST |
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| City | WEST COLUMBIA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77486-3312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CITY OUTLOTS (COLUMBIA) BLK 100 LOT 5C-5D ACRES 0.3099 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OUTLOTS (COLUMBIA) |
| Legal Tract | S2900 |
| Legal Block | 100 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5C-5D |
| Jurisdiction | BRAZORIA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAZORIA-WEST COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 662600 |
Source: Brazoria County records, as of August 25, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 E BERNARD ST, WEST COLUMBIA, TX 77486-3312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 18, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 201354045 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 11, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000070076 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Brazoria County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| 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 | $99,916 (-8.81%) Land $35,770 Building $75,640 | $111,410 (+1.68%) Land $35,770 Building $75,640 | |
| 2024 | $904.00 (-35.15%) | ||
| 2023 | $109,570 Land $14,170 Building $95,400 | $109,570 Land $14,170 Building $95,400 | |
| 2018 | $1,394.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
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 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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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