Galveston County property record for 838 Driftwood Ln, La Marque, TX 77568
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,414 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,123 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $182,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,393 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Jul 2019 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 6241-0001-0033-000 |
| Primary APN | 6241-0001-0033-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,414 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,855 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,414 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,123 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 230 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 838 DRIFTWOOD LN |
|---|---|
| City | LA MARQUE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77568-2515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SALTGRASS CROSSING SEC 1 (2007) ABST 2, BLOCK 1, LOT 33, ACRES 0.141 |
| Legal Subdivision | SALTGRASS CROSSING SEC 1 (2007) ABST 2 |
| Legal Tract | 33 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | LA MARQUE-HITCHCOCK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 723200 |
838 Driftwood Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2019.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 838 DRIFTWOOD LN, LA MARQUE, TX 77568-2515 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 1, 2019 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · VA Mortgage ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 2, 2017 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GATEWAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
| May 3, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE/TX LLC |
| Jan 18, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201934882 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004104 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Property Address | 838 DRIFTWOOD LN, LA MARQUE, TX 77568-2515 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000068997 |
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| Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021068997 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 838 DRIFTWOOD LN, LA MARQUE, TX 77568-2515 |
| Document Number | 0000034882 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2006A PG 107 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019034882 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 838 DRIFTWOOD LN, LA MARQUE, TX 77568-2515 |
| Document Number | 0000034883 |
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| Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019034883 |
| Name | ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
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| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 838 DRIFTWOOD LN, LA MARQUE, TX 77568-2515 |
| Document Number | 0000033521 |
| Map Reference | VOL2006A PG107 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017033521 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | GREAT AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 22115 BRIDGESTONE PINE CT, 22115, SPRING, TX 77388-3149 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 838 DRIFTWOOD LN, LA MARQUE, TX 77568-2515 |
| Document Number | 0000033523 |
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| Date | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017033523 |
| Name | GATEWAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 838 DRIFTWOOD LN, LA MARQUE, TX 77568-2515 |
| Document Number | 0000026924 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 26924 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE/TX LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 22115 BRIDGESTONE PINE CT SPRING TX 773883149, SPRING, TX 77388-3149 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 838 DRIFTWOOD LN, LA MARQUE, TX 77568-2515 |
| Document Number | 0000004104 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4104 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Association |
| Address | 4801 FREDERICA ST OWENSBORO KY 423017441, OWENSBORO, KY 42301-7441 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Driftwood Ln was $3,393 with exemptions applied, down 12.1% 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 | Hitchcock Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $219,680 (-2.09%) Land $47,940 Building $171,740 | $219,680 (-2.09%) Land $47,940 Building $171,740 | |
| 2025 | $3,393.00 (-12.1%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $224,380 Land $47,940 Building $176,440 | $224,380 Land $47,940 Building $176,440 |
| 2024 | $3,860.00 | ||
| 2023 | $219,080 Land $26,020 Building $193,060 | $219,080 Land $26,020 Building $193,060 | |
| 2018 | $3,309.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 838 Driftwood Ln in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 360 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 349 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 349 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 360 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 109 of 360 |
| 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 838 Driftwood Ln is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 85% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 LA MARQUE serves 15,154 people · EPA ID TX0840006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GULF COAST WATER AUTHORITY TX CITY |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 188 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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