Galveston County property record for 609 Ramsar Rd, Galveston, TX 77550
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.047 acres (2,024 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $530,100 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $13,659 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Jun 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 1643-0002-0004-000 |
| Primary APN | 1643-0002-0004-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 784 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 | Metal |
| Lot Area | 2,024 sqft (0.047 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 784 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 784 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 336 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 609 RAMSAR RD |
|---|---|
| City | GALVESTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77550-2571 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEACHTOWN GALVESTON VILLAGE 1 SEC 2 (2006), BLOCK 2, LOT 4, ACRES 0.046 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEACHTOWN GALVESTON VILLAGE 1 SEC 2 (200 |
| Legal Tract | 4 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GALVESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 724101 |
609 Ramsar Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2017.
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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7111 KINGLET CT, KATY, TX 77493-4201 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Jun 19, 2017 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SERVICES IN |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201736770 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000036770 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Property Address | 609 RAMSAR RD, GALVESTON, TX 77550 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | TEXAS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000056854 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020056854 |
| Name | GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | PLANO, TX 75093 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 609 RAMSAR RD, GALVESTON, TX 77550 |
| Document Number | 0000036770 |
| Map Reference | MB2005A PG203 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017036770 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3510 BRANDEMERE DR, PEARLAND, TX 77584-9446 |
| Document Number | 0000036771 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017036771 |
| Name | GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SERVICES IN |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 609 Ramsar Rd was $13,659, up 12% from the year before.
Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston County |
| Municipality | Galveston City |
| Unified School District | Galveston Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $796,860 (+0.28%) Land $50,600 Building $746,260 | $796,860 (+0.28%) Land $50,600 Building $746,260 | |
| 2025 | $13,659.00 (+12.01%) | $794,650 Land $50,600 Building $744,050 | $794,650 Land $50,600 Building $744,050 |
| 2024 | $12,194.00 | ||
| 2023 | $736,980 Land $50,600 Building $686,380 | $736,980 Land $50,600 Building $686,380 | |
| 2018 | $18,122.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 609 Ramsar Rd in Zone VE, a high-risk coastal 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 VE high risk · coastal, wave action |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 16.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 175 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 862 units insured incl. 687 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 312 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 70 of 312 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 609 Ramsar Rd is moderate, ranking above 64% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · above 50% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 GALVESTON serves 52,326 people · EPA ID TX0840003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GULF COAST WATER AUTHORITY TX CITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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