Galveston County property record for 992 Smith Dr, Gilchrist, TX 77617
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 752 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $694 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 4109-0000-0015-001 |
| Primary APN | 4109-0000-0015-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 752 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 752 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 992 SMITH DR |
|---|---|
| City | GILCHRIST |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 77617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | ABST 31 R BARROW SUR S 75 FT OF LOT 15 (15-1) HUGHES SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | HUGHES FRANK A SUBD OF LOT 7 CADE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | BOLIVAR PENINSULA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 723900 |
Source: Galveston County records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3405 N CHINA RD, BEAUMONT, TX 77713-3391 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 24, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202312297 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 14, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000078445 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALVESTON TX |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 992 SMITH DR, GILCHRIST, TX 77617 |
| Document Number | 0000012297 |
| Map Reference | PL 7 MAP 58 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023012297 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2023 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 138 BERKSTINE LN, BEAUMONT, TX 77707 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3405 N CHINA RD, BEAUMONT, TX 77713-3391 |
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 | $45,000 (-) Land $45,000 | $45,000 (-) Land $45,000 | |
| 2025 | $694.00 (-5.19%) | $45,000 (+5%) Land $45,000 | $45,000 (+5%) Land $45,000 |
| 2024 | $732.00 (+94.16%) | ||
| 2023 | $30,000 Land $30,000 | $30,000 Land $30,000 | |
| 2018 | $377.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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