Galveston County property record for 905 20th St, Galveston, TX 77550
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 4 ba · 2,604 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.059 acres (2,580 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,918 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 3505-0200-0006-003 |
| Primary APN | 3505-0200-0006-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,604 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,206 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,398 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,580 sqft (0.059 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Deck Area | 18 sqft |
| Patio Area | 18 sqft |
| Storage Building | 1,206 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 905 20TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | GALVESTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77550-4694 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | CB |
| Legal Description | ABST 628 M B MENARD SUR PT OF LOTS 6 & 7 (6-3) BLK 200 GALVESTON |
| Legal Subdivision | GALVESTON TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 200 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | GALVESTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1104 |
| Census Tract | 724500 |
905 20th St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in June 2005.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1905 MISSOURI ST, BAYTOWN, TX 77520-6439 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2005 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 6, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200541881 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 3, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000037135 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Property Address | 905 20TH ST, GALVESTON, TX 77550-4694 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000028145 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017028145 |
| Name | FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSN |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | 75274 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 244 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2037 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 905 20th St was $4,918, up 19.2% 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 | $328,300 (-) Land $150,230 Building $178,070 | $328,300 (-) Land $150,230 Building $178,070 | |
| 2025 | $4,918.00 (+19.2%) | $328,300 Land $150,230 Building $178,070 | $328,300 Land $150,230 Building $178,070 |
| 2024 | $4,126.00 | ||
| 2023 | $198,710 Land $20,640 Building $178,070 | $198,710 Land $20,640 Building $178,070 | |
| 2018 | $2,906.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 905 20th St 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 | 12.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 293 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 509 units insured incl. 216 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 806 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 806 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 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.
The area around 905 20th St 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 |
|---|
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 534 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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