Galveston County property record for 730 4th St, Kemah, TX 77565
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,926 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.099 acres (4,289 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $324,300 (Apr 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,613 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 4365-0002-0006-000 |
| Primary APN | 4365-0002-0006-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,926 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,436 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 490 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 392 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,289 sqft (0.099 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 2,752 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 2,752 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 9 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 154 sqft |
| Patio Area | 2,257 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 730 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | KEMAH |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77565-2809 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 12 M GOULDRICH SUR PT OF LOTS 5 & 6 (6-0) BLK 2 KEMAH TOWNSITE (EVERGREEN) |
| Legal Subdivision | KEMAH TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | TEXAS CITY-LEAGUE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 721600 |
730 4th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2006.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 730 4TH ST, KEMAH, TX 77565-2809 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200624537 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000024537 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 730 4th St was $1,613 with exemptions applied, up 9.4% 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 | $511,605 (+1%) | $515,790 (-) Land $349,380 Building $166,410 | |
| 2025 | $1,613.00 (+9.36%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $465,095 Land $334,110 Building $181,680 | $515,790 Land $334,110 Building $181,680 |
| 2024 | $1,475.00 | ||
| 2023 | $459,290 Land $276,640 Building $182,650 | $459,290 Land $276,640 Building $182,650 | |
| 2018 | $1,952.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 730 4th St in Zone VE, a high-risk coastal 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 VE high risk · coastal, wave action |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 19.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 348 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 356 units insured incl. 8 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1,013 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 447 of 1,013 |
| 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 730 4th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | 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 89 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless | 300 / 150 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Frontier, T-Mobile.
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