Galveston County property record for 985 Edson Dr, Gilchrist, TX 77617
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,837 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $358 (2018) |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 0054-0007-0000-000 |
| Primary APN | 0054-0007-0000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Lot Area | 5,837 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 350 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 1,106 sqft |
| Patio Area | 600 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor Furnace |
| Account Number | R173803 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 985 EDSON DR |
| City | GILCHRIST |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77617 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Legal Description | ABST 54 W K DALTON SUR TR 7 0.133 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | KYLE |
| Legal Tract | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BOLIVAR PENINSULA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 723900 |
985 Edson Dr, vacant land, is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2022.
Source: Galveston County records, as of October 13, 2023
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1614 E CHURCHVILLE RD, BEL AIR, MD 21015-2050 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 13, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 2022054469 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2002002003 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Galveston County assessment roll, as of July 25, 2023
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $18,500 Land $18,500 | $18,500 Land $18,500 | |
| 2018 | $358.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 985 Edson 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 985 Edson Dr is high, ranking above 84% of the US, with a 0.7% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 84% of the US · above 80% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.7% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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