Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Friendswood/Wilderness Trails
Active MLS #13523030 · 26 days on market

1501 Castlewood Avenue

Friendswood, TX 77546
Subdivision  ·  Wilderness Trails
List Price
$514,900
$185/SF
Beds
5
Baths
3
Sq Ft
2,782
Built
1989
Lot
0.27 ac
Garage
2-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.87%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary WESTWOOD EL A
Middle FRIENDSWOOD J H A
High FRIENDSWOOD H S CCMR 84% · Grad 100% A
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

A new roof with transferable warranty was installed in February 2026 on this updated four to five bedroom home in Wilderness Trails, zoned to Friendswood ISD and a short walk from Friendswood High School. Travertine tile, an island kitchen with granite counters and stone accents define the first floor, where the primary suite offers a jetted tub, dual head shower and his and hers closets. Upstairs are three bedrooms, an oversized game room, a media room or fifth bedroom and a dedicated home office. The backyard features a huge pool with waterfall, covered porch, flagstone patio and professionally designed landscaping with low voltage lighting. Recent updates include a tankless water heater, new pool and waterfall pumps, new light fixtures and faucets, epoxy garage flooring and a gas log fireplace. A triple wide driveway and attached two car garage complete the property.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Double Vanity
  • Entrance Foyer
  • High Ceilings
  • Jetted Tub
  • Kitchen Island
  • Bath In Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level Primary
  • Pantry
  • Separate Shower
  • Tub Shower
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Double Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Electric Oven
  • Disposal
  • Microwave

Exterior & lot

  • Covered Patio
  • Fence
  • Patio
  • Subdivision
  • Back Yard
  • Covered
  • Deck
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Additional Parking
  • Attached
  • Driveway
  • Garage
  • In Ground
  • Pool Spa Combo

Community

  • Prewired
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 1989
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 2
Levels Two
Living Area 2,782 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 2,782 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Brick, Stone
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 5
Bedrooms Possible 5
Bathrooms (total) 3
Bathrooms Full 2
Bathrooms Half 1
Rooms Total 11
Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Gas Log

Interior

Interior Features Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Pantry, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Ceiling Fans, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Carpet, Tile
Appliances Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security Prewired, Smoke Detectors

Exterior

Exterior Features Covered Patio, Fence, Patio
Patio / Porch Covered, Deck, Patio
Fencing Back Yard
Pool Private Yes
Pool Features In Ground, Pool Spa Combo

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 2
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Additional Parking, Attached, Driveway, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.2663
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Subdivision
Direction Faces Southeast

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor Friendswood
Subdivision Wilderness Trails
Road Surface Concrete
Postal Code 77546

Utilities

Heating Central, Gas
Cooling Central Air, Electric, Attic Fan
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Energy Efficient Exposure Shade, Thermostat

HOA / Association

HOA Yes
HOA Fee $240
HOA Fee Frequency Annually
HOA Name Wilderness Trails HOA
Fee Includes Common Areas, Recreation Facilities

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $9,635
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.87%
Parcel # 7630-0014-0011-000
Legal Description ABST 83 PAGE 2 LOT 11 BLK 14 WILDERNESS TRAILS
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Va Loan
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 11 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 5

Dining Room 12x12
Primary Bedroom 20x13
Kitchen 15x12
Living Room 20x14
Breakfast Room Nook 12x9

Second level · 6

Bedroom 12x11
Game Room 19x13
Office 20x9
Bedroom 13x12
Bedroom 11x11
Bedroom 19x13

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
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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
$3,895
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$3,092 Property tax$803 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $3,895
Yearly HOA fee $240

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
1.9854%
ALL 5 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
1.03%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.32%
→ stable
Other districts
0.63%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
$240
ANNUALLY
Association nameWilderness Trails HOA Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
Fee includes
CommonAreas · RecreationFacilities
● Community amenities
park
Friendswood High School Baseball Field · 0.2mi
Friendswood High School Softball Field · 0.3mi
· 0.3mi
veterinary
Parkwood Animal Hospital & Boarding · 0.7mi
Friendswood Animal Clinic · 1.4mi
Alvin-Friendswood Veterinary Center · 1.6mi
gym
F45 Training Friendswood · 0.8mi
APEXINTENSITY 24 HOUR GYM Strength & Conditioning // Boxing · 1.1mi
The Little Gym of Friendswood · 1.2mi
police_station
Friendswood Police Department · 0.8mi
SSP · 3.7mi
Alvin ISD - Technology Services & Police Department · 5.9mi
daycare
Kid City USA - Friendswood · 0.8mi
The Goddard School of Friendswood · 0.9mi
Primrose School of Friendswood · 1.5mi
pharmacy
H-E-B Pharmacy · 1.2mi
Walgreens · 1.4mi
Walgreens · 3.1mi

Broadband & Connectivity

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

Environmental Risk

§ 08
X
FEMA Zone
Zone X · Minimal risk
Outside 100-year and 500-year floodplains. No flood insurance required by lender.
PANEL 48167C SFHA NO SOURCE 48167C_STUDY2
🌡 Heat days >95°F
54 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 8 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
3 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
Wilderness Trails
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Wilderness Trails City · ZIPFriendswood · 77546 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision156 Active now8 Sold (last 12 mo)10 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1980s 3 1985s 2 1990s 3

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Fire Station Number 2
Distance
1.7 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48167720302 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$128,672
ACS 2023
Median home value
$401,600
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
77%
2,449 housing units
Bachelor's+
50%
Adults 25+
Median age
43.4
Population 6,765
Work from home
19%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
24%
of commuters
Below poverty
2.6%
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
1501 W Castlewood Avenue, Friendswood, TX 77546
Galveston County · 29.50°N, 95.21°W
park
Friendswood High School Baseball Field
0.2 mi · 5 within 2 mi
veterinary
Parkwood Animal Hospital & Boarding
0.7 mi · 1 within 2 mi
gym
F45 Training Friendswood
0.8 mi · 5 within 2 mi
police_station
Friendswood Police Department
0.8 mi · 1 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Aug 28, 2026 Listed $514,900 Shane Bergeson
Dec 31, 1988 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Shane Bergeson · Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - Bay Area
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 30, 2026.
MLS# 13523030 · LIST DATE: Aug 28, 2026 · PARCEL: 7630-0014-0011-000
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