Galveston County property record for 974 Caplen St, Gilchrist, TX 77617
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,912 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.565 acres (24,624 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 2210-0002-0013-000 |
| Primary APN | 2210-0002-0013-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,912 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,624 sqft (0.565 acres) |
| View / Lot | Beach |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 162 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,246 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 974 CAPLEN ST |
|---|---|
| City | GILCHRIST |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | ABST 64 E FRANKS SUR LOTS 13 THRU 16 & PT OF LOTS 12 & 17 BLK 2 CAPLEN |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPLEN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| 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 | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 721 21ST ST, GALVESTON, TX 77550-2313 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 6, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 6, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 6, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 20125862 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005860 |
| 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 | $424,280 (+294,538.89%) Land $424,280 | $424,280 (-) Land $424,280 |
| 2025 | $144 (+44%) Land $424,280 | $424,280 (+424,18%) Land $424,280 |
| 2023 | $100 Land $100 | $100 Land $100 |
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 | 19.0 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 | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 90% 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 91 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 | 100 / 20 |
| Fastwyre Broadband DSL · not low latency | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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