Galveston County property record for 857 Surf Rd, Crystal Beach, TX 77650
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 795 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,011 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Transfer Jan 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 3200-0000-0347-000 |
| Primary APN | 3200-0000-0347-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 795 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 795 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,500 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Patio Area | 383 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 857 SURF RD |
|---|---|
| City | PORT BOLIVAR |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77650-3630 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | ABST 179 J SHAW SUR LOT 347 EMERALD BEACH |
| Legal Subdivision | EMERALD BEACH |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 347 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BOLIVAR PENINSULA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3146 |
| Census Tract | 723900 |
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1218 KING ST, SUGAR LAND, TX 77478-1408 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2021 | Correction Deed |
| Jan 27, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 2011 |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201153656 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005041 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 857 SURFVIEW, CRYSTAL BEACH, TX 77650 |
| Document Number | 0000053846 |
| Map Reference | PL 7 MAP 15 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021053846 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1218 KING ST, SUGAR LAND, TX 77478-1408 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 857 SURFVIEW, CRYSTAL BEACH, TX 77650 |
| Document Number | 0000005041 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5041 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1218 KING ST SUGAR LAND TX 774781408, SUGAR LAND, TX 77478-1408 |
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 | $71,326 (-5%) Land $71,326 | $71,326 (-5%) Land $71,326 | |
| 2025 | $1,011.00 (+6.76%) | $75,080 (+7.49%) Land $75,080 | $75,080 (+7.49%) Land $75,080 |
| 2024 | $947.00 (+77.01%) | ||
| 2023 | $69,850 Land $69,850 | $69,850 Land $69,850 | |
| 2018 | $535.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 17.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | 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 330 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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