701 E Bernard St, West Columbia, TX 77486 Property Records

Brazoria County property record for 701 E Bernard St, West Columbia, TX 77486

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 917 sqft · built 1945
Lot Size0.23 acres (10,000 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$75,000 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill$2,327 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Mortgage
Jan 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN7037-0002-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN7037-0002-000
Alternative APNs
  • R000000237507
  • R237507
  • 237507

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area917 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area917 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1945
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1975
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area10,000 sqft (0.23 acres)
View / LotPrimary
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area196 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
Heating FuelElectric
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address701 E BERNARD ST
CityWEST COLUMBIA
StateTX
Zip77486-3333
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code0001
Legal DescriptionPECAN GROVE (WEST COLUMBIA) LOT 1
Legal SubdivisionPECAN GROVE (WEST COLUMBIA)
Legal TractS7037
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionBRAZORIA TX
Township / Civil DivisionBRAZORIA-WEST COLUMBIA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3023
Census Tract662600

Owner

Source: Brazoria County records, as of June 4, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address4771 SWEETWATER BLVD, SUGAR LAND, TX 77479-3121
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 30, 2022Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
RSGT INVESTMENTS LLC
Jan 28, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
MOMENTUM TITLE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 30, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 30, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 28, 2020
Deed Document Number202250748
Prior Transfer DateJan 6, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0000000986
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2022: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionBRAZORIA TX
Recording DateAug 30, 2022
Property Address701 E BERNARD ST, WEST COLUMBIA, TX 77486-3333
Document Number0000050748
Map ReferenceOVL 5 PG 368
Instrument DateAug 24, 2022
Instrument2022050748
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 12, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address41 QUEEN MARY CT, SUGAR LAND, TX 77479-2515

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4771 SWEETWATER BLVD # 132, 132, SUGAR LAND, TX 77479-3121

Mortgage

Document Number0000050749
DateAug 30, 2022
Instrument2022050749
Lender
NameRSGT INVESTMENTS LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term61 Months
DueSep 1, 2027

January 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBRAZORIA TX
Recording DateJan 28, 2020
Property Address701 E BERNARD ST, WEST COLUMBIA, TX 77486-3333
Document Number0000004697
Instrument DateJan 27, 2020
Instrument4697
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 12, 2020
Title CompanyMOMENTUM TITLE LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSole Owner
Address41 QUEEN MARY CT SUGAR LAND TX 774792515, SUGAR LAND, TX 77479-2515

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Brazoria County assessment roll, as of February 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyBrazoria County
MunicipalityWest Columbia City
Unified School DistrictColumbia-Brazoria Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,327.00 (-9.28%)$113,110 (+6.71%) Land $30,000 Building $83,110$113,110 (+6.71%) Land $30,000 Building $83,110
2024$2,565.00 (+39.71%)
2023$106,000 Land $9,000 Building $97,000$106,000 Land $9,000 Building $97,000
2018$1,836.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 9, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 30 policies
Nearby Flood Policies30 in force
Nearby Flood Claims53 (1979–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA29 of 53
Most Recent ClaimJul 2024 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Harvey, Sep 2017 · 19 claims
  • Hurricane Georges, Sep 1998 · 10 claims
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding, Apr 1991 · 7 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 45% of the US · lower than 81% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood0.08% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF WEST COLUMBIA
serves 3,650 people · EPA ID TX0200010
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 268 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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