Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Gilchrist/Franks
Active MLS #77423671 · 204 days on market

1508 Highway 87

Gilchrist, TX 77617
Subdivision  ·  Franks
List Price
$775,000
$485/SF · 57.5% above neighborhood median
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,598
Built
2010
Lot
29,701 sf
Garage
1-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.49%

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

This unique home offers front row access to the beach. The octagon "Centurion" home has been constructed from plans to withstand high winds, the special attention to details in this home can be found inside and out. Outer walls are all constructed with 2 x6, the house is tied to the pilings foundation with 3/4 in all thread, the pilings below the home are 9 foot on center and 12 feet in the ground with concrete weights. The inside has unlimited potential for bringing your own touches (bonus 400 sq foot loft) to make it match the amazing views. The additional land can be included with the home and can be subdivided to build 2 more homes. Watch all the fireworks from the deck for all the holidays!

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Heat: Central
  • Heat: Electric
  • Cool: Central Air
  • Cool: Electric

Exterior & lot

  • Cleared
  • Views
  • Waterfront
  • Roof: Composition
  • Attached
  • Garage

Community

  • Water
  • Style: Contemporary Modern
  • Style: Other

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Contemporary Modern, Other
Year Built 2010
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 1,598 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,598 sq ft
Construction Cement Siding, Wood Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms (total) 2
Bathrooms Full 2
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 4

Exterior

Pool Private No
Waterfront Yes
Waterfront Features Beach Front, Waterfront
View Yes
View Type Water

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 1
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Attached, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (sq ft) 29,701
Lot Size Source Survey
Lot Features Cleared, Views, Waterfront

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor Caplen
Subdivision Franks
Postal Code 77617

Utilities

Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Septic Tank

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $11,539
Tax Year 2024
Tax Rate (est.) 1.49%
Parcel # 0064-0057-0000-000
Legal Description ABST 64 E FRANKS SUR TR 57 1.400 ACRES
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Investor Financing, Owner May Carry
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 4 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 3

Primary Bedroom 12 x 12
Bedroom 12 x 12
Bedroom 10 x 12

Second level · 1

Bonus Room 16 x 10

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
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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
$5,616
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$4,654 Property tax$962 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $5,616

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
park
Galveston County Water Reservoir Park · 0.7mi
· 1.1mi
· 2.5mi
grocery
Dollar Store · 2.6mi
Circle K · 2.9mi
Lou's · 3.2mi
restaurant
Domino's · 2.7mi
Jack in the Box · 2.8mi
Chinese Wok · 2.8mi
bank
Leon Food Mart #1 · 2.9mi
Cardtronics ATM · 2.9mi
ATM (ATM Link, Inc.) · 3.0mi
place_of_worship
Faith Assembly of God Bacliff · 3.0mi
First Baptist Church of Bacliff · 3.3mi
maranatha baptist · 3.5mi
post_office
United States Postal Service · 3.2mi
United States Postal Service · 4.6mi
The Mailbox · 5.1mi

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. 18.0 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
6 comparable sales nearby · sold median $308/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
Franks
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Franks City · ZIPDickinson · 77539 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision22 Active now5 Sold (last 12 mo)0 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
2000s 1 2010s 2

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services
· Crystal Beach
Distance
8.2 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
1508 Highway 87, Gilchrist, TX 77617
Galveston County · 29.50°N, 94.51°W
park
Galveston County Water Reservoir Park
0.7 mi · 2 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Mar 4, 2026 Listed $775,000 Holly Cravy
Dec 31, 2009 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Holly Cravy · RE/MAX On The Water -Bolivar
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 30, 2026.
MLS# 77423671 · LIST DATE: Mar 4, 2026 · PARCEL: 0064-0057-0000-000
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