Galveston County property record for 902 Ball, Galveston, TX 77550
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,124 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.064 acres (2,795 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Mar 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $827 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 3505-0309-0008-002 |
| Primary APN | 3505-0309-0008-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,124 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,124 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,795 sqft (0.064 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 902 BALL |
|---|---|
| City | GALVESTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77550-5138 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 1F4 |
| Legal Description | ABST 628 M B MENARD SUR S 65 FT OF LOT 8 (8-2) BLK 309 GALVESTON |
| Legal Subdivision | GALVESTON TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 309 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GALVESTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5029 |
| Census Tract | 724300 |
902 Ball, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2005.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 902 BALL, GALVESTON, TX 77550-5138 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199811728 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000014661 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 902 Ball was $827 with a homeowner's exemption, up 12.1% from the year before.
Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston County |
| Municipality | Galveston City |
| Unified School District | Galveston Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $150,589 (+1%) | $230,290 (+36.36%) Land $121,580 Building $108,710 | |
| 2025 | $827.00 (+12.06%) Homeowner's exemption | $136,899 Land $121,580 Building $47,310 | $168,890 Land $121,580 Building $47,310 |
| 2024 | $738.00 | ||
| 2023 | $113,140 Land $10,380 Building $102,760 | $113,140 Land $10,380 Building $102,760 | |
| 2018 | $1,833.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 902 Ball in Zone AE, a high-risk 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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 11.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 130 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 130 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 154 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 17 of 154 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2025 · 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.
The area around 902 Ball has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 GALVESTON serves 52,326 people · EPA ID TX0840003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GULF COAST WATER AUTHORITY TX CITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 931 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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