Galveston County property record for 981 Smith Dr, Gilchrist, TX 77617
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,744 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,175 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 4109-0000-0007-000 |
| Primary APN | 4109-0000-0007-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,744 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Patio Area | 496 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 981 SMITH DR |
|---|---|
| City | GILCHRIST |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | ABST 31 R BARROW SUR LOT 7 HUGHES SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | HUGHES FRANK A SUBD OF LOT 7 CADE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BOLIVAR PENINSULA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 723900 |
981 Smith Dr, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in December 2005.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1225 BLAKEWAY ST, 908, DANIEL ISLAND, SC 29492-8421 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2005 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 200586286 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 981 SMITH DR, PORT BOLIVAR, TX 77650 |
| Document Number | 0000066922 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 66922 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4300 GARFIELD AVE GROVES TX 776195416, GROVES, TX 77619-5416 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 981 Smith Dr was $1,175, up 11.5% 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 | $76,210 (-) Land $76,210 | $76,210 (-) Land $76,210 | |
| 2025 | $1,175.00 (+11.48%) | $76,210 Land $76,210 | $76,210 Land $76,210 |
| 2024 | $1,054.00 | ||
| 2023 | $53,950 Land $53,950 | $53,950 Land $53,950 | |
| 2018 | $261.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 981 Smith 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 | 17.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 981 Smith Dr is high, ranking above 82% of the US, with a 0.5% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 82% of the US · above 77% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.5% 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 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
| Fastwyre Broadband DSL · not low latency | 25 / 3 |
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