Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Hitchcock/Harborwalk Sec 1 2004
Active MLS #87209020 · 77 days on market

1 Shell Key

Hitchcock, TX 77563
Subdivision  ·  Harborwalk Sec 1 2004
List Price
$1.59M
$385/SF
Beds
4
Baths
5
Sq Ft
4,143
Built
2004
Lot
0.23 ac
Garage
2-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
2.43%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary STEWART EL D
Middle CROSBY MIDDLE C
High HITCHCOCK H S CCMR 98% · Grad 96% B
TEA accountability ratings reflect 2024–25 where available. School attendance zones are subject to district redistricting — confirm directly with the district before making a school-based decision.

Overview

§ 01

Welcome to luxury coastal living at 1 Shell Key, an exquisite 4,143 sq ft custom home on a quiet cul-de-sac in the gated community of Harborwalk. This waterfront retreat offers 270° permanent, unobstructed views of West Galveston Bay, the Intracoastal Waterway, and coastal wetlands from every room. Features include 3/4 bedrooms + home office nook, 4.5 baths, a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances, large island, butler’s pantry, and bamboo floors. Relax in the spacious primary suite with soaking tub and water-view shower. Enjoy multiple IPE decks, a 15’x40’ boathouse with two lifts, fishing pier, and custom pool with outdoor serving area. Additional highlights: 3 level elevator, impact windows, central vac, lightning protection, whole-house dehumidifier, Generac generator, epoxy garage floors, and climate-controlled tackle room. All set on a 9,955 sq ft lot with over 140 ft of waterfront and access to Harborwalk’s marina, yacht club, and resort-style pool.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Crown Molding
  • Dry Bar
  • Dual Sinks
  • Double Vanity
  • Elevator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Bath In Primary Bedroom
  • Pantry
  • Self Closing Cabinet Doors
  • Self Closing Drawers
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower
  • Tub Shower
  • Wired For Sound
  • Window Treatments

Exterior & lot

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio
  • Deck
  • Fence
  • Sprinkler Irrigation
  • Porch
  • Patio
  • Private Yard
  • Corner Lot
  • Cul De Sac
  • Views
  • Waterfront
  • Back Yard
  • Covered
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Other
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Attached

Community

  • Boat Ramp
  • Controlled Access
  • Playground
  • Park
  • Pool
  • Security
  • Trails
  • Gated
  • Guard
  • Security System Owned
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Bay
  • Canal
  • Water
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 2004
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No
Builder Name Watkins Projects

Building

Stories 2
Levels Two
Living Area 4,143 sq ft
Living Area Source Owner
Building Area Total 4,143 sq ft
Foundation Other, Slab
Construction Cement Siding
Roof Composition
Accessibility Accessible Elevator Installed

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 4
Bedrooms Possible 4
Bathrooms (total) 5
Bathrooms Full 4
Bathrooms Half 1
Rooms Total 11
Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Gas Log

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Butlers Pantry, Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Dual Sinks, Double Vanity, Elevator, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Self Closing Cabinet Doors, Self Closing Drawers, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Wired For Sound, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Kitchen Dining Combo
Flooring Bamboo, Carpet, Slate, Tile
Appliances Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Windows Storm Windows, Window Coverings
Security Security System Owned, Controlled Access, Smoke Detectors

Exterior

Exterior Features Balcony, Covered Patio, Deck, Fence, Sprinkler Irrigation, Porch, Patio, Private Yard
Patio / Porch Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
Fencing Back Yard
Pool Private Yes
Pool Features Gunite, Association
Waterfront Yes
Waterfront Features Boat Dock Slip, Bulkhead, Boat Ramp Lift Access, Bayfront, Canal Front, Waterfront
View Yes
View Type Bay, Canal, Water

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 2
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Attached, Garage, Oversized, Tandem

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.2285
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Corner Lot, Cul De Sac, Views, Waterfront
Direction Faces North

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor Harborwalk
Subdivision Harborwalk Sec 1 2004
Road Surface Concrete
Postal Code 77563

Utilities

Heating Central, Gas
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Electric Generator

HOA / Association

HOA Yes
HOA Fee $2,175
HOA Fee Frequency Annually
HOA Name Goodwin & Company
Fee Includes Common Areas, Other, Recreation Facilities
Amenities Boat Ramp, Controlled Access, Playground, Park, Pool, Security, Trails, Gated, Guard

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $38,743
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 2.43%
Parcel # 3821-0002-0001-000
Legal Description HARBORWALK SEC 1 (2004) ABST 38, BLOCK 2, LOT 1, ACRES 0.229
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Municipal Utility District Disclosure, Special Addendum, Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 11 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 7

Dining Room 14'6" X 22'6"
Living Room 19'10" X 22'1"
Kitchen 24'7" X 21'9"
Breakfast Room Nook 13'1" X 6'8"
Guest Quarters 16'8" X 12'10"
Office 5'9" X 8'5"
Utility Room 12'7" X 8'1"

Second level · 4

Primary Bedroom 21'5" X 21'7"
Guest Quarters 16'3" X 12'7"
Guest Quarters 14'2" X 12'1"
Primary Bathroom 13'1" X 21'5"

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
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This MUD is not yet in our §49.452 archive. We'll add it on request.

Texas Water Code §49.452 requires districts to publish annual notices with tax rate, bonded indebtedness, and assessed value. Most Harris-area MUDs publish these; a handful managed by Inframark do not.

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● What this tells you

The §49.452 notice is the only public document that lists a MUD's exact tax rate, outstanding bond debt, and the assessed value used to compute your taxes — direct from the district, not the MLS. If the district is newer or has more bonds outstanding than its neighbors, your effective tax rate will be higher here than just across the street.

Listing's rolled-up MUD rate 0.7100 Resolved MUD jurisdiction not mapped Match confidence

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$12,800
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$9,571 Property tax$3,229 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $12,800
Yearly HOA fee $2,175

Illustrative only, not a quote. P&I assumes the values entered above. Insurance and HOA dues vary — consult licensed lender and insurance agent for accurate quote.

● Effective tax rate · 3-year history
2.8696%
ALL 6 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
0.71%
→ stable
School
1.03%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.32%
→ stable
Other districts
0.81%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
$2,175
ANNUALLY
Association nameGoodwin & Company Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
Fee includes
CommonAreas · Other · RecreationFacilities
● Community amenities
place_of_worship
First Mexican Baptist Church of Hitchcock · 3.2mi
Eastward Church of Christ · 3.6mi
Greater Saint Mathew Baptist Church · 4.0mi
restaurant
Louis' Bait Camp & Restaurant · 3.3mi
Bayou Bistro and Bar · 3.4mi
McDonald's · 4.8mi
grocery
E Z Food Mart · 3.3mi
First Stop Food Store · 3.3mi
Tiki Food Store · 4.1mi
park
· 3.5mi
Mahan Park · 4.3mi
· 4.8mi
daycare
Hitchcock Childcare · 4.8mi
Busy Body's Child Care · 6.2mi
Abundant Life Christian School & Academy · 6.9mi
library
Hitchcock Public Library · 5.0mi

Broadband & Connectivity

§ 06
Broadband not mappedWe have not yet resolved FCC provider data for this block.

Environmental Risk

§ 08
V
FEMA Zone
Zone VE · Coastal High Hazard
Coastal wave-action hazard zone. Flood insurance required.
PANEL 48167C BASE FLOOD ELEV. 15.0 FT SFHA YES SOURCE 48167C_STUDY1
🌡 Heat days >95°F
6 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 0 days above 100°F. NOAA station records, 2016-2025 average.
💨 30-day air quality
AQI 44 · Good
Average daily AQI for the 30 days ending 2026-02-28. EPA AQS county monitors. Higher = worse.
🌵 Drought (current)
D1 · Moderate
US Drought Monitor county reading, week of 2026-09-15.
Sources: FEMA NFHL · NOAA GHCN-Daily · EPA AQS · US Drought Monitor. Climate rollup last computed Sep 23, 2026.

Recent Comparable Sales

§ 09
2 comparable sales nearbyAddress-level sold detail is available to registered users. Reach out to Allen for the full comparable-sales report.

Subdivision & Master Plan

§ 10
● Master plan
Harborwalk Sec 1 2004
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Harborwalk Sec 1 2004 City · ZIPHitchcock · 77563 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision195 Active now16 Sold (last 12 mo)3 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
2000s 1 2020s 1 2025s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire Department
· Bayou Vista
Distance
3.7 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48167723600 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$87,266
ACS 2023
Median home value
$213,200
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
83%
1,979 housing units
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Median age
47.9
Population 4,579
Work from home
3%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
22%
of commuters
Below poverty
9.9%
tract-level

Amenities & Nearby Places

§ 13

Active listing — amenities should populate from the go-live pipeline. Click to fetch now if missing.

Location & Neighborhood

§ 13
● This Home
1 Shell Key, Hitchcock, TX 77563
Galveston County · 29.29°N, 94.97°W
No curated amenities within 2 mi yet.
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Jul 8, 2026 Listed $1.59M Carrie Blachford
Dec 31, 2003 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Carrie Blachford · XL Legacy International
Data provided by Houston Realtors Information Service (HAR MLS). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All measurements, square footage, and school assignments should be independently verified. HAR MLS content last updated Aug 15, 2026.
MLS# 87209020 · LIST DATE: Jul 8, 2026 · PARCEL: 3821-0002-0001-000
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