Galveston County property record for 540 Pompano St, Bayou Vista, TX 77563
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.098 acres (4,287 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $103,500 (Jan 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,145 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 5288-0000-0540-000 |
| Primary APN | 5288-0000-0540-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,656 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,287 sqft (0.098 acres) |
| View / Lot | Canal |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 792 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Deck Area | 88 sqft |
| Patio Area | 88 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 540 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 SUR SW 46.50 FT OF LOT 540 NEW BAYOU VISTA ADDN NO 4A |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW BAYOU VISTA 4A |
| Legal Tract | 540 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 540 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | LA MARQUE-HITCHCOCK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 723800 |
540 Pompano St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2006.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 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 | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 POMPANO ST, HITCHCOCK, TX 77563-2618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20062884 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 10, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002884 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Property Address | 540 POMPANO ST, BAYOU VISTA, TX 77563-2618 |
| Document Number | 0000007157 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 POMPANO ST BAYOU VISTA TX 775632618, BAYOU VISTA, TX 77563-2618 |
| Document Number | 0000007157 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7157 |
| Name | TEXAS FIRST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Feb 10, 2024 |
| Rate | 4.7% |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Pompano St was $2,145 with exemptions applied, up 2.5% 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 | $279,640 (+2.84%) Land $94,481 Building $185,159 | $279,640 (-) Land $94,481 Building $185,159 | |
| 2025 | $2,145.00 (+2.53%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $271,918 Land $94,481 Building $185,159 | $279,640 Land $94,481 Building $185,159 |
| 2024 | $2,092.00 | ||
| 2023 | $312,500 Land $102,850 Building $209,650 | $312,500 Land $102,850 Building $209,650 | |
| 2018 | $1,572.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 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 540 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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