978 Baker Ln, Gilchrist, TX 77617 Property Records

Galveston County property record for 978 Baker Ln, Gilchrist, TX 77617

Property Summary

Property TypeVacant Land
Details1,111 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size0.089 acres (3,916 sqft)
OwnerOwner Name on Record
Flood ZoneZone VE (high risk)
APN2270-0000-0005-004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2270-0000-0005-004
Alternative APN
  • R177060

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,111 sqft
1st Floor Area891 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2003
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialSiding
Lot Area3,916 sqft (0.089 acres)
PorchPorch
Porch Area410 sqft
Patio Area308 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account NumberR177060
Street Address978 BAKER LN
CityGILCHRIST
StateTX
Zip77617
Property CategoryVacant Land
Property TypeVacant Land > Uncategorized
Legal DescriptionABST 64 E FRANKS SUR PT OF LOT 5 (5-4) WILLIAM CARR SUB AKA TR 4
Legal SubdivisionCARR WM SUBD
Legal Tract4
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionGALVESTON TX
Township / Civil DivisionBOLIVAR PENINSULA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2011
Census Tract723900

Owner

Source: Galveston County records, as of November 12, 2025

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Owner of RecordOwner Name on Record
Mailing Address722 21ST ST, GALVESTON, TX 77550-2303
OccupancyOwner Occupied

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Prior SaleMar 30, 1999
Last Transfer DateAug 9, 2010
Transfer Doc0000041002
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of July 25, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateTexas
CountyGalveston County
Unified School DistrictHigh Island Independent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$14 (+4%) Land $130$130 (+1,2%) 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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 28, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone VE
high risk · coastal, wave action
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation19.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 174 policies
Nearby Flood Policies174 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3,232 (1979–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 3,232
Most Recent ClaimJul 2024 · Hurricane Beryl
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Ike, Sep 2008 · 2,211 claims
  • Hurricane Georges, Sep 1998 · 149 claims
  • Hurricane Alicia, Aug 1983 · 438 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 85% of the US · above 81% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood0.6% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBOLIVAR PENINSULA SUD
serves 18,424 people · EPA ID TX0840044
Water SourcePurchased surface water from LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead4 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Rural Telecommunications of America
Fixed Wireless
300 / 150
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
25 / 3
Fastwyre Broadband
DSL · not low latency
25 / 3

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