Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Crystal Beach/Ocean Shore 5 Unrec
Active MLS #57518801 · 510 days on market

143 Ocean View Drive

Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Subdivision  ·  Ocean Shore 5 Unrec
List Price
$454,000
$450/SF · 64.9% above neighborhood median
Beds
2
Baths
1
Sq Ft
1,008
Built
2011
Lot
0.13 ac
Garage
1-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.09%

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

Beach Life at a Great Price! Just 4 rows from the beach and ocean, this charming 2-bedroom home offers ocean views from the patio and the calming sound of waves all day long. Enjoy easy beach access—walk or ride in just minutes! Most furnishings are included, making it move-in ready for full-time living or short-term rental (sleeps up to 6). The open-concept kitchen and living area features bar seating, abundant natural light, and a full bathroom with a whirlpool tub/shower combo. A brand-new stove/oven adds value and convenience. Downstairs is built for fun and relaxation with a bar area, outdoor shower, and exterior toilet—perfect for hosting guests. The spacious garage offers plenty of room for beach toys, bikes, or storage. Whether you're looking for a weekend retreat, investment opportunity, or your next coastal home, this one checks all the boxes. Low taxes and an unbeatable price. This home has never been used as a rental. Easy to show. Seller is ready to make a deal.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Breakfast Bar
  • High Ceilings
  • Jetted Tub
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Pantry
  • Tub Shower
  • Window Treatments
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Kitchen Dining Combo
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Electric Oven
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Exterior & lot

  • Covered Patio
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Subdivision
  • Views
  • None
  • Covered
  • Roof: Composition
  • Attached
  • Boat
  • Driveway
  • Garage

Community

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

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 2011
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 1,008 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,008 sq ft
Construction Cement Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms (total) 1
Bathrooms Full 1
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 6
Fireplaces 0

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Pantry, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Kitchen Dining Combo
Flooring Carpet, Laminate
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Windows Window Coverings
Security Smoke Detectors
Indoor Air Quality Ventilation

Exterior

Exterior Features Covered Patio, Deck, Patio
Patio / Porch Covered, Deck, Patio
Fencing None
Pool Private No
View Yes
View Type Beach, Gulf, Water

Parking & Garage

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

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.1331
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Subdivision, Views
Direction Faces South

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 Insulation

HOA / Association

Amenities Beach Rights, Beach Access

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $4,932
Tax Year 2024
Tax Rate (est.) 1.09%
Parcel # 5469-0000-0250-000
Legal Description ABST 203 PAGE 9 LOT 250 OCEAN SHORE ADDN SEC 5 UNRECORDED SU
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Va Loan
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 6 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 6

Kitchen 12 x 13
Living Room 13 x 14
Breakfast Room Nook 9 x 12
Primary Bedroom 11 x 12
Bedroom 10 x 11
Bathroom 5 x 9

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.

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

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$3,137
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$2,726 Property tax$411 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $3,137

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
1.3466%
ALL 5 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
0.84%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.32%
→ stable
Other districts
0.18%
→ 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 · Rolled up from MLS
● Max advertised speed at this address
5,000 Mbps
Fiber available
Top fiber: AT&T
Fiber / DSL
AT&T
Speeds per provider
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile
Speeds per provider
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Speeds per provider
Satellite
HughesNet
Speeds per provider
Satellite
Starlink
Speeds per provider
Satellite
Viasat Inc
Speeds per provider
Unknown
Rural Telecommunications of America
Speeds per provider

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
8 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
143 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
May 1, 2025 Listed $454,000 Tracy Frederick
Dec 31, 2010 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 Jun 29, 2026.
MLS# 57518801 · LIST DATE: May 1, 2025 · PARCEL: 5469-0000-0250-000
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