Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Crystal Beach/Sandpiper Beach Ph 1
Active MLS #2537699 · 82 days on market

2296 Crab Street

Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Subdivision  ·  Sandpiper Beach Ph 1
List Price
$480,000
$360/SF · 23.7% above neighborhood median
Beds
3
Baths
3
Sq Ft
1,333
Built
2016
Lot
0.34 ac
Garage
1-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.49%

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

Located in the desirable Sandpiper neighborhood in the heart of Crystal Beach, this 3-bed with bonus 4th bedroom suite and separate game room on ground floor is everything you're looking for in a beach house! Complete with tiki bar, game room, and floating dock on the ground floor and partially shaded upper deck with a second palapa-style tiki bar, this beach house offers a variety of entertainment space to please a crowd. This property would make a great family retreat or investment property. Schedule your showing today!

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Vanity
  • High Ceilings
  • Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Pantry
  • Window Treatments
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Kitchen Dining Combo
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Exterior & lot

  • Cul De Sac
  • Subdivision
  • Views
  • Roof: Composition
  • Attached
  • Garage
  • Oversized

Community

  • Beach Rights
  • Basketball Court
  • Beach Access
  • Water
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 2016
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 1,333 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,333 sq ft
Construction Cement Siding, Wood Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 3
Bedrooms Possible 4
Bathrooms (total) 3
Bathrooms Full 3
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 6

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Pantry, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Kitchen Dining Combo, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Plank, Vinyl
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Windows Storm Windows, Window Coverings

Exterior

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 1
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Attached, Garage, Oversized

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.3400
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Cul De Sac, Subdivision, Views
Direction Faces East

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor Crystal Beach
Subdivision Sandpiper Beach Ph 1
Road Surface Asphalt
Postal Code 77650

Utilities

Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Energy Efficient Thermostat

HOA / Association

Amenities Beach Rights, Basketball Court, Beach Access

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $7,137
Tax Year 2026
Tax Rate (est.) 1.49%
Parcel # 6278-1000-0011-000
Legal Description SANDPIPER BEACH SEC 4 PH 1 (2014) ABST 65, Lot 11, ACRES 0.3
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, Investor Financing, Va Loan
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 6 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 6

Living Room 24 X 17
Kitchen 16 X 12
Primary Bedroom 14 X 12
Bedroom 13 X 12
Bedroom 13 X 12
Utility Room 6 X 9

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
$3,477
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$2,882 Property tax$595 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $3,477

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
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. 16.0 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 $291/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
Sandpiper Beach Ph 1
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Sandpiper Beach Ph 1 City · ZIPCrystal Beach · 77650 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision2 Active now1 Sold (last 12 mo)0 Curated amenities0
● Year-built distribution
2015s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services
· Crystal Beach
Distance
1.2 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
2296 E Crab Street, Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Galveston County · 29.46°N, 94.62°W
No curated amenities within 2 mi yet.
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Jul 3, 2026 Listed $480,000 Kelsey Ardoin
Dec 31, 2015 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Kelsey Ardoin · 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# 2537699 · LIST DATE: Jul 3, 2026 · PARCEL: 6278-1000-0011-000
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