Galveston County property record for 948 West Ln, Crystal Beach, TX 77650
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,364 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 1.08 acres (47,047 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,523 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage Feb 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 0179-0104-0004-000 |
| Primary APN | 0179-0104-0004-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,364 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,996 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,364 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 47,047 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,632 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 14 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 480 sqft |
| Deck Area | 214 sqft |
| Patio Area | 428 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 948 WEST LN |
|---|---|
| City | PORT BOLIVAR |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77650-0929 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 179 J SHAW SUR TR 104-4 ACRES 1.080 AKA LOTS 2 & 3 & 4 DOLPHIN WAVES UREC SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | JONES-SHAW SURVEY |
| Legal Tract | 4 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BOLIVAR PENINSULA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3099 |
| Census Tract | 723900 |
948 West Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1358, PORT BOLIVAR, TX 77650-1358 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 2, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Feb 19, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 202155814 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 24, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000035150 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Property Address | 948 WEST LN, CRYSTAL BEACH, TX 77650 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000026511 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017026511 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2032 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Feb 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 948 WEST LN, CRYSTAL BEACH, TX 77650 |
| Document Number | 0000009990 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 9990 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 948 WEST LN CRYSTAL BEACH TX 77650, CRYSTAL BEACH, TX 77650 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 948 West Ln was $4,523 with a homeowner's exemption, up 47.9% 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 | $450,000 (-14.98%) Land $200,240 Building $249,760 | $450,000 (-26.49%) Land $200,240 Building $249,760 | |
| 2025 | $4,523.00 (+47.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $529,295 Land $200,240 Building $411,930 | $612,170 Land $200,240 Building $411,930 |
| 2024 | $3,058.00 | ||
| 2023 | $723,758 Land $32,900 Building $690,858 | $723,758 Land $32,900 Building $690,858 | |
| 2018 | $3,301.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 948 West Ln 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 | 15.0 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 948 West Ln is high, ranking above 76% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 76% of the US · above 69% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 150 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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