Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Crystal Beach/Ocean Shore 5 Unrec
Active MLS #8321907 · 63 days on market

140 Ocean View Drive

Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Subdivision  ·  Ocean Shore 5 Unrec
List Price
$300,000
$226/SF · 17.3% below neighborhood median
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,328
Built
1986
Lot
0.13 ac
Garage
1-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.44%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary GISD OPEN ENROLL N/R
Middle GISD OPEN ENROLL N/R
High BALL H S CCMR 75% · Grad 96% C
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

Unmatched views 3 rows from beach at an unbeatable price. You won’t find another home this close to the beach with views like this—especially at this price point! This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath coastal gem offers sweeping beach and ocean views just steps from the sand. Whether you walk or cruise your golf cart straight onto the beach, you’ll enjoy year-round vacation living at its best. Fully furnished and move-in ready, this home features hardwood floors, hurricane shutters on all windows, and several key updates: new roof on the home and shed (2023), tankless water heater (2024), A/C system (2015), and fresh interior/exterior paint (2020). City water is connected, with a septic system in place. The powered shed is plumbed and prepped for an outdoor bathroom—perfect for rinsing off after beach days. Whether you're searching for a laid-back getaway or a solid investment opportunity, this property delivers comfort, style, and location. LOW TAX RATE. SELLER IS MOTIVATED!

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Balcony
  • High Ceilings
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Pantry
  • Tub Shower
  • Vaulted Ceilings
  • Window Treatments
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Kitchen Dining Combo
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Washer

Exterior & lot

  • Deck
  • Fence
  • Patio
  • Private Yard
  • Storage
  • Storm Security Shutters
  • Subdivision
  • Views
  • Back Yard
  • Roof: Composition
  • Additional Parking
  • Attached
  • Boat
  • Garage

Community

  • Beach Rights
  • Beach Access
  • Beach
  • Gulf
  • Water
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 1986
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Levels OneAndOneHalf,MultiSplit
Living Area 1,328 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,328 sq ft
Construction Cement Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms (total) 2
Bathrooms Full 2
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 8
Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Electric

Interior

Interior Features Balcony, High Ceilings, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Pantry, Tub Shower, Vaulted Ceilings, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Kitchen Dining Combo, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Wood
Appliances Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Windows Window Coverings
Indoor Air Quality Ventilation

Exterior

Exterior Features Deck, Fence, Patio, Private Yard, Storage, Storm Security Shutters
Patio / Porch Deck, Patio
Fencing Back Yard
Pool Private No
View Yes
View Type Beach, Gulf, Water

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 1
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Additional Parking, Attached, Boat, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.1306
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Subdivision, Views
Direction Faces West

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor Crystal Beach
Subdivision Ocean Shore 5 Unrec
Road Surface Concrete
Postal Code 77650

Utilities

Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Septic Tank
Energy Efficient Thermostat, Water Heater

HOA / Association

Amenities Beach Rights, Beach Access

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $4,330
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.44%
Parcel # 5469-0000-0239-000
Legal Description ABST 203 VAN NOSTRAND SUR LOT 239 OCEAN SHORE ADDN SEC 5 UNR
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Va Loan
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 8 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 6

Bedroom 11 x 11
Bedroom 11 x 11
Living Room 16 x 13
Kitchen 10 x 9
Breakfast Room Nook 11 x 8
Bathroom 9 x 4

Second level · 2

Primary Bedroom 15 x 11
Primary Bathroom 8 x 7

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
Not in archive
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

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$2,162
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$1,801 Property tax$361 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $2,162

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
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
0.84%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.32%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
ANNUAL
Association name Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
park
· 0.4mi
· 5.1mi
Port Bolivar Community Park · 5.1mi
restaurant
Jose's Cantina · 2.0mi
Hardheads IceHouse Grill & Scratch Kitchen · 2.0mi
Third Coast Coffee Cafe · 2.2mi
grocery
TJ's Discount Groceries · 2.8mi
Swede's Quick Stop · 3.9mi
Fisherman's Cove Food Mart · 5.7mi
bank
ATM (ATM Link, Inc.) · 2.8mi
ATM (ATM Link, Inc.) · 3.8mi
Cardtronics · 5.0mi
post_office
United States Postal Service · 4.3mi
United States Postal Service · 4.4mi
gym
Sweat Fitness · 5.0mi
UTMB Alumni Field House · 9.0mi
Tidal Wave Fitness · 9.6mi

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. 17.0 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
7 comparable sales nearby · sold median $273/SFAddress-level sold detail is available to registered users. Reach out to Allen for the full comparable-sales report.

Subdivision & Master Plan

§ 10
● Master plan
Ocean Shore 5 Unrec
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Ocean Shore 5 Unrec City · ZIPCrystal Beach · 77650 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision48 Active now2 Sold (last 12 mo)6 Curated amenities47
● Year-built distribution
1985s 1 2010s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Crystal Beach Fire / Rescue Department
Distance
4.0 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
140 Ocean View Drive, Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Galveston County · 29.42°N, 94.69°W
park
0.4 mi · 1 within 2 mi
restaurant
Jose's Cantina
2.0 mi · 1 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Jul 22, 2026 Listed $300,000 Tracy Frederick
Dec 31, 1985 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Tracy Frederick · HomeSmart
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 Jul 23, 2026.
MLS# 8321907 · LIST DATE: Jul 22, 2026 · PARCEL: 5469-0000-0239-000
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