Galveston County property record for 967 James Rd, Gilchrist, TX 77617
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,995 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $537,453 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $7,379 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Sale Apr 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 4107-0000-0023-000 |
| Primary APN | 4107-0000-0023-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,995 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 1,370 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 1,370 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 320 sqft |
| Deck Area | 504 sqft |
| Patio Area | 504 sqft |
| Storage Building | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 967 JAMES RD |
|---|---|
| City | GILCHRIST |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 31 R BARROW SUR LOT 23 FRANK A HUGHES SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | HUGHES FRANK A SUBD OF LOT 6 CADE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BOLIVAR PENINSULA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 723900 |
967 James Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2022.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1516 HINTERWALD ST, LEANDER, TX 78641-4891 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Apr 27, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SFMC LP |
| Jan 19, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Nov 22, 2017 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SERVICE FIRST MORTGAGE CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20227071 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 8, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003831 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 967 JAMES RD, PORT BOLIVAR, TX 77650 |
| Document Number | 0000022489 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 22489 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 431 S CESAR CHAVEZ BLVD DALLAS TX 752015818, DALLAS, TX 75201-5818 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 967 JAMES RD, PORT BOLIVAR, TX 77650 |
| Document Number | 0000022393 |
| Map Reference | PL 12 MAP 26 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020022393 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | FAIR TEXAS TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 431 S CESAR CHAVEZ BLVD, DALLAS, TX 75201-5818 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000022418 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020022418 |
| Name | SFMC LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 967 JAMES RD, PORT BOLIVAR, TX 77650 |
| Document Number | 0000003831 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3831 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 431 S CESAR CHAVEZ BLVD DALLAS TX 752015818, DALLAS, TX 75201-5818 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 967 JAMES RD, PORT BOLIVAR, TX 77650 |
| Document Number | 0000071309 |
| Map Reference | MB12 MAP26 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017071309 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | ENTITLE INSURANCE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 431 S CESAR CHAVEZ BLVD, DALLAS, TX 75201-5818 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000071310 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017071310 |
| Name | SERVICE FIRST MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2037 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 967 James Rd was $7,379, up 24.8% from the year before.
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 | $478,780 (+0.11%) Land $159,800 Building $318,980 | $478,780 (+0.11%) Land $159,800 Building $318,980 | |
| 2025 | $7,379.00 (+24.75%) | $478,260 Land $159,800 Building $318,460 | $478,260 Land $159,800 Building $318,460 |
| 2024 | $5,915.00 | ||
| 2023 | $449,000 Land $32,960 Building $416,040 | $449,000 Land $32,960 Building $416,040 | |
| 2018 | $2,995.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 967 James Rd 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 | 18.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 967 James Rd is moderate, ranking above 64% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
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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