Galveston County property record for 971 Kirk Rd, Gilchrist, TX 77617
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 896 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| APN | 2958-0002-0014-000 |
| Primary APN | 2958-0002-0014-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 896 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Patio Area | 396 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 971 KIRKS RD |
|---|---|
| City | GILCHRIST |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | ABST 64 E FRANKS SUR LOT 14 BLK 2 DELMAR NO 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | DELMAR 4 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BOLIVAR PENINSULA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 723900 |
971 Kirk Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2010.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 722 21ST ST, GALVESTON, TX 77550-2303 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2010 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201051770 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000056146 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $130 (+828.57%) Land $130 | $130 (-) Land $130 |
| 2025 | $14 Land $130 | $130 Land $130 |
| 2023 | $10 Land $10 | $10 Land $10 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 971 Kirk Rd; there have been 495 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Open water |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 124 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 124 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 495 (1980–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 495 |
| 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 971 Kirk Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 90% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless | 300 / 150 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Fastwyre Broadband, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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