Galveston County property record for 970 Marlin Dr, Crystal Beach, TX 77650
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,470 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.237 acres (10,309 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,145 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 6550-0005-0006-000 |
| Primary APN | 6550-0005-0006-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,470 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,309 sqft (0.237 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 740 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 970 MARLIN DR |
|---|---|
| City | CRYSTAL BEACH |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77650 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | ABST 141 M KNOWLTON SUR LOT 6 BLK 5 SINGING SANDS SUB NO 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SINGING SANDS 1 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BOLIVAR PENINSULA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 723900 |
970 Marlin Dr, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 2014.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1503, PORT BOLIVAR, TX 77650-1503 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2014 |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201424862 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 3, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000030575 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 970 Marlin Dr was $1,145, up 13.7% 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 | $100,820 (+35.82%) Land $100,820 | $100,820 (-) Land $100,820 | |
| 2025 | $1,145.00 (+13.7%) | $74,232 Land $100,820 | $100,820 Land $100,820 |
| 2024 | $1,007.00 | ||
| 2023 | $51,550 Land $51,550 | $51,550 Land $51,550 | |
| 2018 | $598.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 970 Marlin Dr 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 970 Marlin Dr is high, ranking above 71% 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 | High above 71% of the US · above 60% 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 58 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless | 300 / 150 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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