Galveston County property record for 7218 Smith Dr, Hitchcock, TX 77563
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,206 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.95 acres (41,398 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,750 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 4915-0000-0035-000 |
| Primary APN | 4915-0000-0035-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,206 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,206 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 41,398 sqft (0.95 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 44 sqft |
| Storage Building | 512 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 7218 SMITH DR |
|---|---|
| City | HITCHCOCK |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77563-3324 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 13 PAGE 3 LOTS 34,35,36 MAINLAND SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | MAINLAND SUBD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34,35 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | LA MARQUE-HITCHCOCK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 723600 |
7218 Smith Dr is owned by two individuals who acquired it in July 2025.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12275 WESTRIDGE DR, RENO, NV 89511-9113 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 201432194 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000048939 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Property Address | 7218 SMITH DR, HITCHCOCK, TX 77563-3324 |
| Document Number | 0000048939 |
| Map Reference | VOL 254-A PG 68 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025048939 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7000 DI MAR DR, MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771-7237 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12275 WESTRIDGE DR, RENO, NV 89511-9113 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7218 Smith Dr was $4,750, down 0.5% from the year before.
Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston County |
| Municipality | Hitchcock City |
| Unified School District | Hitchcock Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $245,550 (+11.63%) Land $13,100 Building $232,450 | $245,550 (+11.63%) Land $13,100 Building $232,450 | |
| 2025 | $4,750.00 (-0.48%) | $219,970 Land $13,100 Building $206,870 | $219,970 Land $13,100 Building $206,870 |
| 2024 | $4,773.00 | ||
| 2023 | $205,940 Land $13,100 Building $192,840 | $205,940 Land $13,100 Building $192,840 | |
| 2018 | $989.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7218 Smith Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk 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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 12.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 265 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 265 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 146 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 94 of 146 |
| 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 7218 Smith Dr is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 87% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 HITCHCOCK serves 8,346 people · EPA ID TX0840004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GULF COAST WATER AUTHORITY TX CITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control currently in violation since Apr 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 303 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 |
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