978 Surf Rd, Crystal Beach (Port Bolivar), TX 77650 Property Records

Galveston County property record for 978 Surf Rd, Crystal Beach, TX 77650

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 990 sqft · built 2017
Lot Size0.109 acres (4,750 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$452,200 (Apr 2024)
Tax Bill$4,791 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2024 Mortgage
Jul 2021 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone VE (high risk)
APN4050-0000-0295-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN4050-0000-0295-000
Alternative APN
  • R179178

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area990 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,276 sqft
1st Floor Area990 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2017
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2017
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area4,750 sqft (0.109 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area286 sqft
Parking Spaces5 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area270 sqft
Deck Area356 sqft
Patio Area356 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address978 SURF RD
CityPORT BOLIVAR
StateTX
Zip77650
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionABST 65 B FRANKS SUR LOT 295 HOLIDAY BEACH
Legal SubdivisionHOLIDAY BEACH
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number295
JurisdictionGALVESTON TX
Township / Civil DivisionBOLIVAR PENINSULA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3019
Census Tract723900

Owner

Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1013 W WOODRIDGE RD, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165-6909
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 26, 2024Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WATERMARK CAPITAL INC
Jul 12, 2021Vendor's Lien, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE IN
May 12, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
TEXAS FIRST BANK
Dec 8, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
EUSTIS MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 26, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 26, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 12, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202418434
Prior Transfer DateJul 9, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0000050523
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2024: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionGALVESTON TX
Recording DateApr 26, 2024
Property Address978 SURF RD, CRYSTAL BEACH, TX 77650
Document Number0000018434
Map ReferenceVOL 254-A PG 84
Instrument DateApr 25, 2024
Instrument2024018434
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 6, 2024
Title CompanySOUTH OAK TITLE LLC, SOUTH LAND TITLE LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1013 W WOODRIDGE RD, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165-6909

Mortgage

Document Number0000018435
DateApr 26, 2024
Instrument2024018435
Lender
NameWATERMARK CAPITAL INC
TypeMortgage Company
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2054

July 2021: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionGALVESTON TX
Recording DateJul 12, 2021
Property Address978 SURF RD, CRYSTAL BEACH, TX 77650
Document Number0000050523
Map ReferencePL 12 MAP 36
Instrument DateJul 9, 2021
Instrument2021050523
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 23, 2021
Title CompanySOUTH OAK TITLE LLC, SOUTH LAND TITLE LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address30707 FORESTRY DR, SPRING, TX 77386-2649

Mortgage

Document Number0000050524
DateJul 12, 2021
Instrument2021050524
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE IN
TypeMortgage Company
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2051

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionGALVESTON TX
Property Address978 SURF RD, CRYSTAL BEACH, TX 77650
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanySOUTH LAND TITLE LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000029021
DateMay 12, 2017
Instrument2017029021
Lender
NameTEXAS FIRST BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

December 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionGALVESTON TX
Property Address978 SURF RD, CRYSTAL BEACH, TX 77650
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanySOUTH LAND TITLE LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000074452
DateDec 8, 2017
Instrument2017074452
Lender
NameEUSTIS MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressNEW ORLEANS, LA 70163
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$309,840 (-15.77%) Land $41,090 Building $268,750$309,840 (-15.77%) Land $41,090 Building $268,750
2025$4,791.00 (-20.08%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption$367,840 (-12.64%) Land $41,090 Building $326,750$367,840 (-12.64%) Land $41,090 Building $326,750
2024$5,995.00 (+53.36%)
2023$421,085 Land $24,460 Building $396,625$421,085 Land $24,460 Building $396,625
2018$3,909.00

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 Elevation15.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 2,488 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2,488 in force
Nearby Flood Claims273 (1979–2026)
Most Recent ClaimAug 2026 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Ike, Sep 2008 · 156 claims
  • Hurricane Georges, Sep 1998 · 18 claims
  • Hurricane Alicia, Aug 1983 · 39 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 87% of the US · above 84% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood0.4% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 176 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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