Schools

§ 03

District

Elementary	HIGH ISLAND SCHOOL	N/R
Middle	HIGH ISLAND SCHOOL	N/R
High	HIGH ISLAND SCHOOL CCMR 76% · Grad 100%	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

Build your coastal getaway, weekend retreat, or future dream home on this waterfront lot in the Canal City community of Gilchrist. Offering direct canal frontage and easy access to the water, this property is perfectly positioned for those who love fishing, boating, and enjoying the laid-back coastal lifestyle. Surrounded by scenic marsh views and wide-open skies, the lot provides a peaceful setting where you can unwind and take in the natural beauty of the Texas Gulf Coast. Residents enjoy convenient access to a community boat ramp, making it easy to launch your next adventure on the water. Whether you're looking to create a personal escape, vacation home, or long-term investment, this property offers endless possibilities. Just minutes from the beach and local coastal attractions, waterfront living with convenient access to everything the Bolivar Peninsula has to offer. Don't miss this opportunity to own a slice of coastal paradise in a growing waterfront community.

Features

§ 02

Interior

Not provided

Exterior & lot

Subdivision
Views
Waterfront

Community

Beach Rights
Beach Access
Boat Ramp
Water

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type

Land

Rooms & Baths

Bathrooms (total)

0

Exterior

Waterfront	Yes
Waterfront Features	Canal Front, Waterfront
View	Yes
View Type	Water

Lot

Lot Size (acres)	0.1791
Lot Size Source	Appraiser
Lot Features	Subdivision, Views, Waterfront

Location

County	Galveston
MLS Area Major	33
MLS Area Minor	Gilchrist
Subdivision	Canal City
Postal Code	77617

HOA / Association

Amenities

Beach Rights, Beach Access, Boat Ramp

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount	$765
Tax Year	2025
Tax Rate (est.)	2.19%
Parcel #	2205-0000-0157-000
Legal Description	ABST 52 J DUNMAN SUR LOT 157 CANAL CITY
Listing Terms	Cash, Conventional, Owner May Carry
Disclosures	None

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.

Request this notice

● 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 — Resolved MUD jurisdiction not mapped Match confidence —

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

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● Estimated monthly payment

$274

30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW

Interest rate

%

Down payment

%

Principal & interest$210 Property tax$64 Homeowners insuranceTBD

Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $274

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

1.5430%

ALL 4 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL

202320242025

MUD

—

→ stable

School

1.16%

→ stable

City

—

→ stable

County

0.32%

→ stable

Other districts

0.06%

→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05

● HOA details

—

ANNUAL

Association name— Management co.— Website— Phone— Cert on filepending

● Community amenities

restaurant

JayLa's Bar & Grill · 2.0mi
Stingaree · 8.6mi

grocery

· 5.2mi

place_of_worship

First Baptist Church · 5.4mi
First United Methodist · 5.4mi
First United Pentecostal · 5.6mi

park

· 5.5mi

bank

Valero Corner Mart · 8.4mi
ATM (ATM Link, Inc.) · 8.4mi
Neches go Atm · 9.4mi

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. 16.0 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

1 comparable sale 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

Canal City

TIER: SUBDIVISION

Subdivision name (MLS)Canal City City · ZIPGilchrist · 77617 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision387 Active now35 Sold (last 12 mo)12 Curated amenities12

● Year-built distribution

2000s 1 2005s 1 2010s 2 2015s 1 2020s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11

Nearest station

High Island Fire Department

Distance

5.4 mi

Straight-line from listing

ISO rating

—

Future data point

Avg. response

—

From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48167723900 · ACS 2023

Median HH income

$71,970

ACS 2023

Median home value

$316,400

Census self-report

Owner-occupied

43%

3,275 housing units

Bachelor's+

13%

Adults 25+

Median age

62.6

Population 2,995

Work from home

9%

of commuters

Commute 45min+

38%

of commuters

Below poverty

11.0%

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

1255 Van Sant, Gilchrist, TX 77617

Galveston County · 29.53°N, 94.47°W

No curated amenities within 2 mi yet.

Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.