Orange County property record for 540 Ferry Dr, Bridge City, TX 77611
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,279 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.455 acres (19,820 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $136,192 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,180 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 013571-000040 |
| Primary APN | 013571-000040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,279 sqft Living Area |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Lot Area | 19,820 sqft (0.455 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 264 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 419 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Patio Area | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | R55521 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 FERRY DR |
| City | BRIDGE CITY |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77611-3415 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 BLK 1 WARNER |
| Legal Subdivision | WARNER |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIDGE CITY-ORANGEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 22302 |
540 Ferry Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2025.
Source: Orange County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 JERRY DR, BRIDGE CITY, TX 77611 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025551438 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000551438 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 540 Ferry Dr was $3,180, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Bridge City |
| County | Orange County |
| Unified School District | Bridge City Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,180.00 (+2.81%) | $142,842 (+2.8%) Land $13,388 Building $129,454 | $142,842 (+2.8%) Land $13,388 Building $129,454 |
| 2025 | $3,093.00 (-2.18%) | $138,958 Land $13,388 Building $125,570 | $138,958 Land $13,388 Building $125,570 |
| 2024 | $3,162.00 | ||
| 2023 | $120,780 Land $13,388 Building $107,392 | $120,780 Land $13,388 Building $107,392 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 Ferry Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 15, 2021 · 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 | 9.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 195 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 195 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 39 (2008–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 23 of 39 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · 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 540 Ferry Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | CITY OF BRIDGE CITY serves 9,546 people · EPA ID TX1810001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2016 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 292 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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