Galveston County property record for 888 S Monkhouse Dr, Crystal Beach, TX 77650
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 680 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,769 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,850 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale Oct 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 2895-0000-0022-000 |
| Primary APN | 2895-0000-0022-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 680 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 680 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 9,769 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 1,927 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 1,927 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Patio Area | 368 sqft |
| Storage Building | 533 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 888 S MONKHOUSE DR |
|---|---|
| City | CRYSTAL BEACH |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77650 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | ABST 179 J SHAW SUR LOT 22 & S 1/2 OF LOT 23 CRYSTAL BEACH SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | CRYSTAL BEACH SUBD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22,23 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BOLIVAR PENINSULA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 723900 |
888 S Monkhouse Dr, an agricultural property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2022.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12705 RIDGELEIGH DR, BEAUMONT, TX 77705-1577 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE |
| Oct 31, 2017 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure Foreclosure Auction |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 202254494 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000066065 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 888 S MONKHOUSE DR, CRYSTAL BEACH, TX 77650 |
| Document Number | 0000028690 |
| Map Reference | PL 1 MAP 60 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022028690 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 627, MURCHISON, TX 75778-0627 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 108 GLENROSS DR, BEAUMONT, TX 77705-0356 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 888 S MONKHOUSE DR, CRYSTAL BEACH, TX 77650 |
| Document Number | 0000066065 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 66065 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 627 MURCHISON TX 757780627, MURCHISON, TX 75778-0627 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 888 S Monkhouse Dr was $1,850, up 45.6% 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 | $141,140 (-) Land $116,250 Building $24,890 | $141,140 (-) Land $116,250 Building $24,890 | |
| 2025 | $1,850.00 (+45.55%) | $141,140 Land $116,250 Building $24,890 | $141,140 Land $116,250 Building $24,890 |
| 2024 | $1,271.00 | ||
| 2023 | $78,150 Land $78,150 | $78,150 Land $78,150 | |
| 2018 | $950.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 888 S Monkhouse Dr 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 | 16.0 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 888 S Monkhouse Dr 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 95 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Rural Telecommunications of America Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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