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985 Marlin Dr, Crystal Beach (Port Bolivar), TX 77650 Property Records

Galveston County property record for 985 Marlin Dr, Crystal Beach, TX 77650

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2.5 ba · 1,655 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size0.21 acres (9,166 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$191,600 (Jun 2018)
Tax Bill$6,684 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2018 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone VE (high risk)
APN6550-0006-0005-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6550-0006-0005-000
Alternative APN
  • R186421

Interior

Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,655 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,655 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1976
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1995
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area9,166 sqft (0.21 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area1,980 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area1,980 sqft
Parking Spaces7 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area325 sqft
Deck Area540 sqft
Patio Area540 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address985 MARLIN DR
CityPORT BOLIVAR
StateTX
Zip77650
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionABST 141 M KNOWLTON SUR LOT 5 BLK 6 SINGING SANDS SUB NO 1
Legal SubdivisionSINGING SANDS 1
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionGALVESTON TX
Township / Civil DivisionBOLIVAR PENINSULA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3011
Census Tract723900

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address985 MARLIN DR, PORT BOLIVAR, TX 77650
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 12, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 12, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 10, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201835103
Prior Transfer DateJun 6, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000035103
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2018: Vendor's Lien, Transfer

Document TypeVendor's Lien
JurisdictionGALVESTON TX
Recording DateJun 12, 2018
Property Address985 MARLIN DR, CRYSTAL BEACH, TX 77650
Document Number0000035103
Map ReferenceVOL254-A PG87
Instrument DateJun 6, 2018
Instrument2018035103
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 23, 2021
Title CompanyTEXAS AMERICAN TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3200 BERRY AVE, 3200, GROVES, TX 77619-3416

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address985 MERLIN ROOST, KATY, TX 77494-4813

Mortgage

Document Number0000035104
DateJun 12, 2018
Instrument2018035104
Lender
NameLEADERNONE FINANCIAL CORP
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$432,560 (-0.16%) Land $94,690 Building $337,870$432,560 (-0.16%) Land $94,690 Building $337,870
2025$6,684.00 (-30.71%)$433,240 (-21.66%) Land $94,690 Building $338,550$433,240 (-21.66%) Land $94,690 Building $338,550
2024$9,646.00 (+400.05%)
2023$552,990 Land $45,830 Building $507,160$552,990 Land $45,830 Building $507,160
2018$1,929.00

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 Elevation14.0 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 71% of the US · above 61% of Texas
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

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 58 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Rural Telecommunications of America
Fixed Wireless		300 / 150
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		25 / 3

May also be available: Verizon.

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