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1218 27TH ST

GALVESTON, TX 77550
1
Baths
1,456 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,689 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,295 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$75,330 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$75,330
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$75,330
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$75,330

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.30
99
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
50
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.72 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.95%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyGALVESTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asbestos
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 60 ft²

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Morgan Elementary Health, Medical Science and Engineering MagnetA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.7 mi
M
Austin Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Ball High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Galveston Independent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 77550These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.173
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.77%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,895
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,311 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,145
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,945
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.70°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

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How this home compares

1218 27th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Galveston County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Galveston County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Galveston County

How it measures up in Galveston 77550

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Galveston 77550.

Living area1,456 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,472 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size3,689 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,095 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 1218 27th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGalveston 77550Galveston County
Living areabigger than1,456 ft²50% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,689 ft²45% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than195217% of homes3% of homes

About 1218 27th St

When did 1218 27th St, Galveston, TX last sell?

1218 27th St, Galveston, TX last sold on Aug 6, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1218 27th St, Galveston, TX?

1218 27th St, Galveston, TX has 1 bathrooms, 1,456 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 1218 27th St, Galveston, TX built?

1218 27th St, Galveston, TX was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a traditional/old home.

What schools serve 1218 27th St, Galveston, TX?

1218 27th St, Galveston, TX is assigned to Morgan Elementary Health, Medical Science and Engineering Magnet (elementary), rated A-; Austin Middle School (middle), rated C; Ball High School (high), rated D. All sit in Galveston Independent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1218 27th St, Galveston, TX compare to other homes in Galveston 77550?

Among the 9,334 homes in Galveston 77550, it is bigger than 50% of them (1,456 ft² against a typical 1,472 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (3,689 ft² against a typical 4,095 ft²) and it is newer than 17% of them (1952 against a typical 1960). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1218 27th St, Galveston, TX?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1218 27th St, Galveston, TX was $1,295. The county assessed it at $75,330.

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