Brazoria County property record for 617 E Bernard St, West Columbia, TX 77486
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7.5 ba · 1,868 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.413 acres (18,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $493 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2025 Mortgage Apr 2024 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2900-0213-000 |
| Primary APN | 2900-0213-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 7.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,868 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,868 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,000 sqft (0.413 acres) |
| View / Lot | Primary |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 330 sqft |
| Deck Area | 400 sqft |
| Patio Area | 400 sqft |
| Canopy | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 617 E BERNARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | WEST COLUMBIA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77486-3331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 0190 |
| Legal Description | CITY OUTLOTS (COLUMBIA) BLK 98 LOT 4-5 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OUTLOTS (COLUMBIA) |
| Legal Tract | S2900 |
| Legal Block | 98 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 |
| Jurisdiction | BRAZORIA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAZORIA-WEST COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 662600 |
Source: Brazoria County records, as of December 9, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1711 AVENUE C, DANBURY, TX 77534-9734 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Apr 2, 2024 | Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 2, 2024 | Special Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage TEXAS NOTES LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 8, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202413570 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 20, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000041549 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAZORIA TX |
| Property Address | 617 E BERNARD ST, WEST COLUMBIA, TX 77486-3331 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1711 AVENUE C, DANBURY, TX 77534-9734 |
| Document Number | 0000004269 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025004269 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAZORIA TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Property Address | 617 E BERNARD ST, WEST COLUMBIA, TX 77486-3331 |
| Document Number | 0000013569 |
| Map Reference | FILE 2024001019 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024013569 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1600 S DOUGLASS RD STE 200A, 200A, ANAHEIM, CA 92806-5948 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAZORIA TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Property Address | 617 E BERNARD ST, WEST COLUMBIA, TX 77486-3331 |
| Document Number | 0000013570 |
| Map Reference | VOL 4 PG 14 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024013570 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1600 E SOUTH ST, ANAHEIM, CA 92805-4903 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1711 AVENUE C, DANBURY, TX 77534-9734 |
| Document Number | 0000014670 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024014670 |
| Name | TEXAS NOTES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 5 Months |
| Due | Sep 24, 2024 |
Source: Brazoria County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria County |
| Municipality | West Columbia City |
| Unified School District | Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $176,670 (-7.7%) Land $41,220 Building $135,450 | $176,670 (-7.7%) Land $41,220 Building $135,450 | |
| 2024 | $493.00 (-26.75%) | ||
| 2023 | $191,410 Land $18,900 Building $172,510 | $191,410 Land $18,900 Building $172,510 | |
| 2018 | $673.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 30 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 30 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 53 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 29 of 53 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 81% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 WEST COLUMBIA serves 3,650 people · EPA ID TX0200010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 268 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sparklight Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Skynet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
May also be available: Brazoria Telephone Company, Verizon, Xfinity.
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