Galveston County property record for 617 Pelican Dr, Kemah, TX 77565
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,693 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,380 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $288,596 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,712 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 4399-0101-0116-000 |
| Primary APN | 4399-0101-0116-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,693 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,113 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 676 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,017 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,380 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 185 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 617 PELICAN DR |
|---|---|
| City | KEMAH |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77565-4405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 116 BLK 1 KEMAH CROSSING SEC 1 (2023) ABST 18 & 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | KEMAH CROSSING SEC 1 (2023) ABST 18 & 32 |
| Legal Tract | 116 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 116 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | TEXAS CITY-LEAGUE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 721208 |
617 Pelican Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2024.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 PELICAN DR, KEMAH, TX 77565-4405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202413258 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Property Address | 617 PELICAN DR, KEMAH, TX 77565-4405 |
| Document Number | 0000013258 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2022009060 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024013258 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 617 PELICAN DR, KEMAH, TX 77565-4405 |
| Document Number | 0000013259 |
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| Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024013259 |
| Name | J S C FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.62% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2034 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.6% |
| Index | SOFR Average 30-Day |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 10.6% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 617 Pelican Dr was $5,712 with a homeowner's exemption, up 387.8% from the year before.
Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston County |
| Municipality | Kemah City |
| Unified School District | Clear Creek Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $291,610 (+2.54%) Land $67,760 Building $223,850 | $291,610 (+2.54%) Land $67,760 Building $223,850 | |
| 2025 | $5,712.00 (+387.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $284,380 Land $67,760 Building $216,620 | $284,380 Land $67,760 Building $216,620 |
| 2024 | $1,171.00 | ||
| 2023 | $16,880 Land $16,880 | $16,880 Land $16,880 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 617 Pelican Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 19 flood claims nearby since 2008.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 259 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 259 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (2008–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 19 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2021 · 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 617 Pelican Dr is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · lower than 74% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 | GALVESTON COUNTY WCID 12 serves 8,721 people · EPA ID TX0840031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 273 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Rural Telecommunications of America.
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