Galveston County property record for 966 Surf Rd, Crystal Beach, TX 77650
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $392,600 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,588 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 3200-0000-0238-000 |
| Primary APN | 3200-0000-0238-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,500 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 1,117 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 1,117 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Deck Area | 896 sqft |
| Patio Area | 896 sqft |
| Storage Building | 143 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 966 SURF RD |
|---|---|
| City | PORT BOLIVAR |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77650 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 179 J SHAW SUR LOT 238 EMERALD BEACH |
| Legal Subdivision | EMERALD BEACH |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 238 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BOLIVAR PENINSULA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3142 |
| Census Tract | 723900 |
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2627 BLUE WATER BAY DR, KATY, TX 77494-6210 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2021 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SECURE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Jan 17, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Deed Document Number | 202182820 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000082820 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 966 SURFVIEW, CRYSTAL BEACH, TX 77650 |
| Document Number | 0000082820 |
| Map Reference | VOL 7 PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021082820 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | CAPITAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2627 BLUE WATER BAY DR, KATY, TX 77494-6210 |
| Document Number | 0000082821 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021082821 |
| Name | SECURE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 966 SURFVIEW, CRYSTAL BEACH, TX 77650 |
| Document Number | 0000003259 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3259 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 966 SURFVIEW CRYSTAL BEACH TX 77650, CRYSTAL BEACH, TX 77650 |
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 | $376,930 (+10.62%) Land $75,080 Building $301,850 | $376,930 (+10.62%) Land $75,080 Building $301,850 | |
| 2025 | $4,588.00 (-9.31%) | $340,730 (-12.96%) Land $75,080 Building $265,650 | $340,730 (-12.96%) Land $75,080 Building $265,650 |
| 2024 | $5,059.00 (+12%) | ||
| 2023 | $391,470 Land $16,500 Building $374,970 | $391,470 Land $16,500 Building $374,970 | |
| 2018 | $4,517.00 |
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 | 15.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 87% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 330 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 |
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