Galveston County property record for 982 James Rd, Gilchrist, TX 77617
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,170 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (6,990 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,301 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale Apr 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 4107-0000-0012-000 |
| Primary APN | 4107-0000-0012-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,170 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,990 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 1,590 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 1,590 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 270 sqft |
| Deck Area | 150 sqft |
| Patio Area | 150 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 982 JAMES RD |
|---|---|
| City | GILCHRIST |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ABST 31 R BARROW SUR LOTS 12 & 13 FRANK A HUGHES SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | HUGHES FRANK A SUBD OF LOT 6 CADE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12,13 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BOLIVAR PENINSULA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 723900 |
982 James Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2022.
Source: Galveston County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1325 COUNTY ROAD FI, CHAMPION, MI 49814-9597 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer SOUTH OAK TITLE LLC, SOUTH LAND TITLE LLC |
| Apr 2, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer USSA FSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 2, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202228152 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016424 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 982 JAMES RD, GILCHRIST, TX 77617 |
| Document Number | 0000028152 |
| Map Reference | PL 12 MAP 26 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022028152 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Title Company | SOUTH OAK TITLE LLC, SOUTH LAND TITLE LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1325 COUNTY ROAD FI, CHAMPION, MI 49814-9597 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 982 JAMES RD, PORT BOLIVAR, TX 77650 |
| Document Number | 0000016424 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 16424 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | SOUTHLAND TITLE COMPANY, SOUTH LAND TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 3610 VILLAGE PINE DR KINGWOOD TX 773391913, KINGWOOD, TX 77339-1913 |
| Document Number | 16425 |
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| Date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 16425 |
| Name | USSA FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288-0544 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 982 James Rd was $5,301, down 4.5% 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 | $344,020 (+0.13%) Land $78,280 Building $265,740 | $344,020 (+0.13%) Land $78,280 Building $265,740 | |
| 2025 | $5,301.00 (-4.52%) | $343,590 Land $78,280 Building $265,310 | $343,590 Land $78,280 Building $265,310 |
| 2024 | $5,552.00 | ||
| 2023 | $531,550 Land $57,660 Building $473,890 | $531,550 Land $57,660 Building $473,890 | |
| 2018 | $2,724.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 982 James Rd 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 982 James Rd is moderate, ranking above 64% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · above 50% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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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