Galveston County property record for 838 Alma, Crystal Beach, TX 77650
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,888 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.077 acres (3,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $818,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $11,258 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 7315-0000-0053-000 |
| Primary APN | 7315-0000-0053-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,888 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,427 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 688 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,350 sqft (0.077 acres) |
| View / Lot | Beach |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 959 sqft |
| Deck Area | 99 sqft |
| Patio Area | 484 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 838 ALMA |
|---|---|
| City | PORT BOLIVAR |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77650 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 179 PAGE 10 LOT 53 VIDORIAN UNRECORDED SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | VIDORIAN (UNREC) |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BOLIVAR PENINSULA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3099 |
| Census Tract | 723900 |
838 Alma is owned by a company that bought it in June 2023.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 608, WHITE OAK, TX 75693-0608 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202330238 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 21, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000064315 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 838 ALMA, CRYSTAL BEACH, TX 77650 |
| Document Number | 0000030238 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023030238 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 17, 2023 |
| Title Company | CAPITAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2695 EVALON ST, BEAUMONT, TX 77702-1236 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 608, WHITE OAK, TX 75693-0608 |
| Document Number | 0000030239 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023030239 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2038 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Alma was $11,258, down 4.8% from the year before.
Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston County |
| Unified School District | Galveston Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $835,850 (-0.02%) Land $33,500 Building $802,350 | $835,850 (-0.02%) Land $33,500 Building $802,350 | |
| 2025 | $11,258.00 (-4.75%) | $836,050 Land $33,500 Building $802,550 | $836,050 Land $33,500 Building $802,550 |
| 2024 | $11,820.00 | ||
| 2023 | $710,700 (+0.02%) Land $33,500 Building $677,200 | $710,700 (+0.02%) Land $33,500 Building $677,200 | |
| 2022 | $5,169.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $710,550 Land $33,500 Building $677,050 | $710,550 Land $33,500 Building $677,050 |
| 2018 | $5,076.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 838 Alma 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 | 18.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 2,488 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2,488 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 273 (1979–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2026 · other causes |
| 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 838 Alma 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 94% of the US · lower than 97.1% 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 | BOLIVAR PENINSULA SUD serves 18,424 people · EPA ID TX0840044 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 150 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless | 300 / 150 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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