Galveston County property record for 538 Pompano St, Bayou Vista, TX 77563
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,157 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $703,100 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,561 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 5288-0000-0538-000 |
| Primary APN | 5288-0000-0538-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,157 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,858 sqft |
| Basement Area | 299 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,200 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| View / Lot | Canal |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 789 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 789 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 412 sqft |
| Deck Area | 32 sqft |
| Patio Area | 257 sqft |
| Storage Building | 390 sqft |
| Boat House | 330 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 538 POMPANO ST |
|---|---|
| City | HITCHCOCK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77563-2618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 7 S C BUNDICK LOTS 537 & 538 (538-0) NEW BAYOU VISTA ADDN NO 4A |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW BAYOU VISTA 4A |
| Legal Tract | 537 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 537 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | LA MARQUE-HITCHCOCK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 723800 |
538 Pompano St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2024.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 POMPANO ST, HITCHCOCK, TX 77563-2618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201528161 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 24, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000043682 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Pompano St was $2,561 with exemptions applied, up 6.9% 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 | $598,270 (-4.79%) Land $210,780 Building $387,490 | $598,270 (-4.79%) Land $210,780 Building $387,490 | |
| 2025 | $2,561.00 (+6.89%) | $628,380 Land $210,780 Building $417,600 | $628,380 Land $210,780 Building $417,600 |
| 2024 | $2,396.00 | ||
| 2023 | $573,824 Land $210,780 Building $363,044 | $573,824 Land $210,780 Building $363,044 | |
| 2018 | $2,179.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 538 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 | 14.0 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 538 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 455 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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