Homes for Sale/Brazoria County/Surfside Beach/Gulf Park Beach
Active MLS #2786651 · 192 days on market

203 Carlton Avenue

Surfside Beach, TX 77541
Subdivision  ·  Gulf Park Beach
List Price
$315,000
$309/SF
Beds
2
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,020
Built
1970
Lot
0.10 ac
Garage
0-car
County
Brazoria
Tax Rate
1.61%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary FREEPORT EL C
Middle O'HARA LANIER MIDDLE N/R
High BRAZOSPORT H S CCMR 78% · Grad 93% 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

Unbeatable beach proximity at a price point that makes total sense! Positioned just a quick stroll from the sand at 203 Carlton Ave, this updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom Surfside retreat proves you don't have to break the bank to lock in sweeping Gulf views. Wake up to ocean sunrises and wind down with golden coastal breezes right from your expansive covered deck—delivering prime coastal vibes without the high-tier beachfront price tag!

Inside, a bright open-concept layout is built for easy entertaining, complemented by durable cement board siding, modern finishes, and an outdoor shower for post-beach rinse offs. Down below, covered parking doubles as the ultimate shaded hangout and BBQ zone. Whether you're hunting for a high-value second home, a personal beach escape, or a smart short-term rental asset that maximizes ROI per foot from the water, this turnkey gem delivers maximum Gulf access for minimum spend. Claim this high-value seaside opportunity before it's gone!

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Tub Shower
  • Vanity
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Kitchen Dining Combo
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Free Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Laminate
  • Heat: Central
  • Heat: Electric
  • Cool: Central Air

Exterior & lot

  • Deck
  • Porch
  • Patio
  • Views
  • Roof: Composition

Community

  • Beach
  • Gulf
  • Water
  • Style: Other

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Other
Year Built 1970
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 1,020 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,020 sq ft
Construction Cement Siding, Wood Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 2
Bedrooms Possible 2
Bathrooms (total) 2
Bathrooms Full 2
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 2

Interior

Interior Features Kitchen Family Room Combo, Tub Shower, Vanity, Ceiling Fans, Kitchen Dining Combo
Flooring Laminate
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Free Standing Range, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup

Exterior

Exterior Features Deck, Porch, Patio
Patio / Porch Deck, Patio, Porch
Pool Private No
Waterfront Features Beach Front
View Yes
View Type Beach, Gulf, Water

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 0

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.1008
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Views
Direction Faces East

Location

County Brazoria
MLS Area Major 5
MLS Area Minor Surfside
Subdivision Gulf Park Beach
Road Surface Asphalt
Postal Code 77541

Utilities

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

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $5,070
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.61%
Parcel # 4501-0033-000
Legal Description GULF PARK BEACH (A0051 F J CALVIT LT F)(SURFSIDE) BLK C LOT
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Municipal Utility District Disclosure, Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 2 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 2

Primary Bedroom 10x12
Bedroom 10x11

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
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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

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Listing's rolled-up MUD rate Resolved MUD jurisdiction Velasco Drainage District Match confidence

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$2,314
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$1,891 Property tax$423 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $2,314

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
1.8529%
ALL 6 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.26%
→ stable
Other districts
1.59%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
ANNUAL
Association name Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
restaurant
Seahorse Bar and Grill · 0.7mi
Red Snapper Inn · 0.8mi
Sharky's Bar and Grill · 1.1mi
grocery
Circle K · 1.1mi
XYZ Food Mart · 4.1mi
Niko's · 4.2mi
bank
Circle K ATM · 1.1mi
Buc-ee's · 4.1mi
ATM, Inside Bucc'ee's · 4.1mi
police_station
Surfside Police Department · 2.0mi
Oyster Creek Police Department & City Hall · 4.4mi
Surfside Village Police Department · 5.2mi
park
· 2.1mi
Surfside Jetty Park · 2.1mi
· 2.0mi
urgent_care
Concentra Urgent Care · 4.7mi

Broadband & Connectivity

§ 06 · Rolled up from MLS
● Max advertised speed at this address
5,000 Mbps
Fiber available · cable ok
Top fiber: AT&T
Fiber / DSL
AT&T
Speeds per provider
Cable
Xfinity
Speeds per provider
Fixed Wireless
Rise Broadband
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
+ 1 additional provider(s)

Environmental Risk

§ 08
V
FEMA Zone
Zone VE · Coastal High Hazard
Coastal wave-action hazard zone. Flood insurance required.
PANEL 48039C BASE FLOOD ELEV. 16.0 FT SFHA YES SOURCE 48039C_STUDY2
🌡 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 41 · Good
Average daily AQI for the 30 days ending 2026-02-28. EPA AQS county monitors. Higher = worse.
🌵 Drought (current)
No drought (D1 or worse)
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
1 comparable sale 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
Gulf Park Beach
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Gulf Park Beach City · ZIPSurfside Beach · 77541 CountyBrazoria Listings in subdivision52 Active now3 Sold (last 12 mo)1 Curated amenities50
● Year-built distribution
1970s 1 2025s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Surfside Beach Fire Department
Distance
0.9 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48039664200 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$70,417
ACS 2023
Median home value
$260,400
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
38%
2,398 housing units
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Median age
56.0
Population 2,048
Work from home
5%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
15%
of commuters
Below poverty
14.3%
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
203 Carlton Avenue, Surfside Beach, TX 77541
Brazoria County · 28.96°N, 95.28°W
restaurant
Seahorse Bar and Grill
0.7 mi · 4 within 2 mi
grocery
Circle K
1.1 mi · 1 within 2 mi
bank
Circle K ATM
1.1 mi · 1 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Mar 15, 2026 Listed $315,000 Terri Aubain
Dec 31, 1969 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Terri Aubain · Carter Signature Properties
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 3, 2026.
MLS# 2786651 · LIST DATE: Mar 15, 2026 · PARCEL: 4501-0033-000
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