Galveston County property record for 539 E Shore Dr, Kemah, TX 77565
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,935 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $630,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,662 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Jul 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 2620-0000-0631-000 |
| Primary APN | 2620-0000-0631-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,935 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,071 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 9 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 344 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 90 sqft |
| Storage Building | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 539 E SHORE DR |
|---|---|
| City | KEMAH |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77565-2524 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 18 M MULDOON SUR LOTS 633 THRU 636 (631-0) CLEAR LAKE SHORES |
| Legal Subdivision | CLEAR LAKE SHORES |
| Legal Tract | 635 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 633 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | TEXAS CITY-LEAGUE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 721503 |
539 E Shore Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2021.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 539 E SHORE DR, KEMAH, TX 77565-2524 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Jul 12, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CADENCE BK |
| Mar 1, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202131506 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 16, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000020296 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 539 E SHORE DR, CLEAR LAKE SHORES, TX 77565-2524 |
| Document Number | 0000031506 |
| Map Reference | VOL 254-A PG 14 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021031506 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE-FRIENDSWOOD, CHICAGO TITLE FRIENDSWOOD |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 539 E SHORE DR, CLEAR LAKE SHORES, TX 77565-2524 |
| Document Number | 0000031507 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021031507 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 539 E SHORE DR, CLEAR LAKE SHORES, TX 77565-2524 |
| Document Number | 0000042637 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 42637 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | 541 E SHORE DR CLEAR LAKE SHORES TX 77565, CLEAR LAKE SHORES, TX 77565 |
| Document Number | 42638 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 42638 |
| Name | CADENCE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 11, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.87% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 539 E SHORE DR, CLEAR LAKE SHORES, TX 77565-2524 |
| Document Number | 0000013178 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 13178 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 543 E SHORE DR KEMAH TX 77565, KEMAH, TX 77565 |
| Document Number | 13179 |
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| Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 13179 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 28, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 539 E Shore Dr was $4,662 with exemptions applied, down 14.1% from the year before.
Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Clear Lake Shores City |
| County | Galveston County |
| Unified School District | Clear Creek Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $769,503 (+1%) | $824,860 (+5.84%) Land $134,640 Building $690,220 | |
| 2025 | $4,662.00 (-14.1%) | $699,548 | $779,340 Land $157,520 Building $621,820 |
| 2024 | $5,427.00 | ||
| 2023 | $600,940 Land $160,000 Building $440,940 | $600,940 Land $160,000 Building $440,940 | |
| 2018 | $2,848.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 539 E Shore Dr 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 477 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 584 units insured incl. 107 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 126 (1998–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · Hurricane Beryl |
| 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 539 E Shore Dr 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 474 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless | 300 / 150 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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