Galveston County property record for 8 N Skimmer St, La Marque, TX 77568
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,150 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $166,100 (Aug 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $5,687 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 5515-0008-0008-000 |
| Primary APN | 5515-0008-0008-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,150 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,826 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,150 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| View / Lot | Canal |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 310 sqft |
| Deck Area | 116 sqft |
| Patio Area | 404 sqft |
| Boat House | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 8 N SKIMMER ST |
|---|---|
| City | LA MARQUE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77568-6542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 7 S C BUNDICK SUR LOT 8 OMEGA BAY SEC 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | OMEGA BAY (NUMBERED SECTIONS) |
| Legal Tract | 8 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | LA MARQUE-HITCHCOCK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1063 |
| Census Tract | 723800 |
8 N Skimmer St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2000.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 N SKIMMER ST, LA MARQUE, TX 77568-6542 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 20, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200040412 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 12, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000053828 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8 N SKIMMER ST, LA MARQUE, TX 77568-6542 |
| Document Number | 0000017984 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17984 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 8 N SKIMMER ST LA MARQUE TX 775686542, LA MARQUE, TX 77568-6542 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 N Skimmer St was $5,687 with a homeowner's exemption, up 63% from the year before.
Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston County |
| Municipality | La Marque City |
| Unified School District | Texas City Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $371,480 (+0.57%) Land $112,500 Building $258,980 | $371,480 (-1.84%) Land $112,500 Building $258,980 | |
| 2025 | $5,687.00 (+63%) Homeowner's exemption | $369,371 Land $112,500 Building $265,930 | $378,430 Land $112,500 Building $265,930 |
| 2024 | $3,489.00 | ||
| 2023 | $382,320 Land $102,380 Building $279,940 | $382,320 Land $102,380 Building $279,940 | |
| 2018 | $3,033.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 N Skimmer St 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 | 14.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 293 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 293 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 443 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 42 of 443 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · Hurricane Beryl |
| 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 8 N Skimmer St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 96% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 MUD 12 serves 2,900 people · EPA ID TX0840021 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GULF COAST WATER AUTHORITY TX CITY |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 388 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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