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868 Surf Rd, Crystal Beach (Port Bolivar), TX 77650 Property Records

Galveston County property record for 868 Surf Rd, Crystal Beach, TX 77650

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 1,958 sqft · built 2009
Lot Size0.253 acres (11,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$372,400 (Jul 2025)
Tax Bill$8,338 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2025 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone VE (high risk)
APN3200-0000-0275-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN3200-0000-0275-000
Alternative APN
  • R216277

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,958 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,511 sqft
1st Floor Area1,350 sqft
2nd Floor Area608 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2009
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2010
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area11,000 sqft (0.253 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area253 sqft
Parking Spaces9 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchScreened Porch
Porch Area954 sqft
Deck Area240 sqft
Patio Area1,082 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerSeptic
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address868 SURF RD
CityPORT BOLIVAR
StateTX
Zip77650
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionABST 179 J SHAW SUR LOTS 275 & 276 EMERALD BEACH
Legal SubdivisionEMERALD BEACH
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number275
JurisdictionGALVESTON TX
Township / Civil DivisionBOLIVAR PENINSULA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3147
Census Tract723900

Owner

Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1939 RIVERSIDE DR, KILLEEN, TX 76542-5235
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Couple

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 28, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 28, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 29, 2021
Deed Document Number202535119
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2025: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionGALVESTON TX
Recording DateJul 28, 2025
Property Address868 SURF RD, CRYSTAL BEACH, TX 77650
Document Number0000035119
Map ReferenceVOL 254-A PG 79
Instrument DateJul 24, 2025
Instrument2025035119
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 19, 2026
Title CompanySOUTH LAND TITLE LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1939 RIVERSIDE DR, KILLEEN, TX 76542-5235

Mortgage

Document Number0000035120
DateJul 28, 2025
Instrument2025035120
Lender
NameUSAA FSB
TypeBank
AddressSAN ANTONIO, TX 78288
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2055

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyGalveston County
Unified School DistrictGalveston Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$684,910 (+10.6%) Land $136,960 Building $547,950$684,910 (+10.6%) Land $136,960 Building $547,950
2025$8,338.00 (+17.82%)$619,250 (+42.36%) Land $136,960 Building $482,290$619,250 (+42.36%) Land $136,960 Building $482,290
2024$7,077.00 (-7.14%)
2023$435,000 Land $129,800 Building $305,200$435,000 Land $129,800 Building $305,200
2018$7,621.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone VE
high risk · coastal, wave action
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation17.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 2,488 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2,488 in force
Nearby Flood Claims273 (1979–2026)
Most Recent ClaimAug 2026 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Ike, Sep 2008 · 156 claims
  • Hurricane Georges, Sep 1998 · 18 claims
  • Hurricane Alicia, Aug 1983 · 39 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.9% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBOLIVAR PENINSULA SUD
serves 18,424 people · EPA ID TX0840044
Water SourcePurchased surface water from LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead4 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 330 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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