Brazoria County property record for 638 E Bernard St, West Columbia, TX 77486
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 872 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,647 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,871 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7040-0051-001 |
| Primary APN | 7040-0051-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 872 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 872 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Frame/Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,647 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| View / Lot | Primary |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 638 E BERNARD ST |
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| City | WEST COLUMBIA |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77486-3332 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PECAN OAKS (A0040 J H BELL DIV 6) (WEST COLUMBIA) BLK 97B LOT 23-24 (E/2) ACRES .1526 |
| Legal Subdivision | PECAN OAKS (A0040 J H BELL DIV 6) (WEST |
| Legal Tract | S7040 |
| Legal Block | 97B |
| Legal Lot Number | 23-24 |
| Jurisdiction | BRAZORIA TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAZORIA-WEST COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 662600 |
638 E Bernard St is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2025.
Source: Brazoria County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 59 E SAGEBRUSH ST, LAKE JACKSON, TX 77566-3144 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202259452 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000046559 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAZORIA TX |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Property Address | 638 E BERNARD ST, WEST COLUMBIA, TX 77486-3332 |
| Document Number | 0000046559 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025046559 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3501 36, ANGLETON, TX 77515 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 59 E SAGEBRUSH ST, LAKE JACKSON, TX 77566-3144 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 638 E Bernard St was $1,871, down 18% from the year before.
Source: Brazoria County assessment roll, as of February 18, 2026
| 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 | $1,871.00 (-18.01%) | $90,940 (-19.63%) Land $21,800 Building $69,140 | $90,940 (-19.63%) Land $21,800 Building $69,140 |
| 2024 | $2,282.00 | $113,150 (+13.52%) Land $42,940 Building $70,210 | $113,150 (+13.52%) Land $42,940 Building $70,210 |
| 2023 | $99,670 Land $13,960 Building $85,710 | $99,670 Land $13,960 Building $85,710 | |
| 2018 | $1,052.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 638 E Bernard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 53 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 638 E Bernard St is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
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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