Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Gilchrist/Elljah Franks Surv Abs # 64
Active MLS #29131488 · 56 days on market

1524 Highway 87

Gilchrist, TX 77617
Subdivision  ·  Elljah Franks Surv Abs # 64
List Price
$649,000
$386/SF · 25.5% above neighborhood median
Beds
3
Baths
3
Sq Ft
1,680
Built
2014
Lot
0.82 ac
Garage
0-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
2.23%

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

Experience beachfront living at its finest in this beautifully maintained Gulf-front home! The open-concept design features a spacious living area with panoramic beach views, a chef's kitchen with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a large island perfect for gathering. Step onto the expansive covered deck to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Gulf, or relax in the spacious downstairs entertaining area. A cargo lift adds everyday convenience, making this home an ideal primary residence, vacation getaway, or income-producing rental.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Vanity
  • High Ceilings
  • Pantry
  • Separate Shower
  • Tub Shower
  • Window Treatments
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Kitchen Dining Combo
  • Dishwasher
  • Free Standing Range
  • Oven
  • Tile
  • Heat: Central
  • Heat: Electric
  • Cool: Central Air
  • Cool: Electric

Exterior & lot

  • Cleared
  • Other
  • Views
  • Waterfront
  • Roof: Composition
  • None

Community

  • Beach
  • Gulf
  • Water
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 2014
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 1,680 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,680 sq ft
Construction Cement Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms (total) 3
Bathrooms Full 3
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 6

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Pantry, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Kitchen Dining Combo
Flooring Tile
Appliances Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Oven
Windows Window Coverings

Exterior

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 0
Parking Features None

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.8230
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Cleared, Other, Views, Waterfront
Direction Faces South

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor Caplen
Subdivision Elljah Franks Surv Abs # 64
Road Surface Asphalt
Postal Code 77617

Utilities

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

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $14,461
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 2.23%
Parcel # 0064-0056-0000-000
Legal Description ABST 64 E FRANKS SUR TRACT 56, 0.8470 ACRES
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Other

Room Layout

§ 04 · 6 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 6

Living Room 18x17
Kitchen 14x13
Primary Bedroom 14x14
Bedroom 13x11
Bedroom 13x11
Dining Room 14x9

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
$5,102
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$3,897 Property tax$1,205 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $5,102

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
No HOA on recordIf this is an HOA property, details are not yet loaded. Full cert available on request.

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. 19.0 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
5 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
TIER: NEIGHBORHOOD
Subdivision name (MLS) City · ZIP County Listings in subdivision Active now1 Sold (last 12 mo)0 Curated amenities0
● Year-built distribution
2010s 1

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
1524 Highway 87, Gilchrist, TX 77617
Galveston County · 29.50°N, 94.51°W
No curated amenities within 2 mi yet.
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Jul 29, 2026 Listed $649,000 Elizabeth Boles Terminella
Dec 31, 2013 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Elizabeth Boles Terminella · eXp Realty LLC
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 4, 2026.
MLS# 29131488 · LIST DATE: Jul 29, 2026 · PARCEL: 0064-0056-0000-000
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