Galveston County property record for 963 Smith Dr, Gilchrist, TX 77617
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,744 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $8,212 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale Oct 2018 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 4109-0000-0003-000 |
| Primary APN | 4109-0000-0003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,744 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| View / Lot | Beach |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 320 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Storage Building | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 963 SMITH DR |
|---|---|
| City | GILCHRIST |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 31 R BARROW SUR LOT 3 HUGHES SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | HUGHES FRANK A SUBD OF LOT 7 CADE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BOLIVAR PENINSULA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 723900 |
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 84, VOCA, TX 76887-0084 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CAPITAL TITLE |
| Oct 4, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Apr 6, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 202262634 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000060207 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 963 SMITH DR, GILCHRIST, TX 77617 |
| Document Number | 0000013660 |
| Map Reference | VOL 254A PG 59C |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023013660 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2023 |
| Title Company | CAPITAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16418 RUDDER DR, CROSBY, TX 77532-4925 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX BOX84, VOCA, TX 76887-0084 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 963 SMITH DR, PORT BOLIVAR, TX 77650 |
| Document Number | 0000060207 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 60207 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 16418 RUDDER DR CROSBY TX 775324925, CROSBY, TX 77532-4925 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 963 SMITH DR, PORT BOLIVAR, TX 77650 |
| Document Number | 0000020170 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20170 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 16926 WOODBURN DR HOUSTON TX 770491128, HOUSTON, TX 77049-1128 |
Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Galveston County |
| Unified School District | High Island Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $532,670 (+0.08%) Land $269,760 Building $262,910 | $532,670 (+0.08%) Land $269,760 Building $262,910 | |
| 2025 | $8,212.00 (-4.79%) | $532,220 (+0.39%) Land $269,760 Building $262,460 | $532,220 (+0.39%) Land $269,760 Building $262,460 |
| 2024 | $8,625.00 (+1,993.45%) | ||
| 2023 | $530,130 Land $60,700 Building $469,430 | $530,130 Land $60,700 Building $469,430 | |
| 2018 | $412.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 18.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 174 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 174 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3,232 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 3,232 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · Hurricane Beryl |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · above 50% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless | 300 / 150 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Fastwyre Broadband DSL · not low latency | 25 / 3 |
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