Homes for Sale/Harris County/La Porte/Sylvan Beach
Active MLS #2497694 · 2 days on market

232 Garfield Street

La Porte, TX 77571
Subdivision  ·  Sylvan Beach
List Price
$720,000
$197/SF
Beds
3
Baths
3
Sq Ft
3,651
Built
1931
Lot
9,300 sf
Garage
2-car
County
Harris
Tax Rate
1.65%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary BAYSHORE EL C
Middle LA PORTE J H C
High LA PORTE H S CCMR 85% · Grad 96% 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

Exceptional waterfront living under $800K! Located just 35 minutes from Houston, this quiet, beautifully landscaped coastal retreat offers breathtaking water views without the drive to Galveston. Designed for both everyday living and weekend getaways, the property features spacious porches, a light-filled sunroom, and a separate garage apartment. Whether you enjoy fishing, sailing, sipping morning coffee with a bay breeze, or watching dolphins play right off your shoreline, this unique home offers an unmatchable lifestyle.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • All Bedrooms Up
  • Double Vanity
  • Full Bath On Main Level
  • Granite Counters
  • Jetted Tub
  • Sitting Area In Primary
  • Shower Only
  • Three Bedrooms Up
  • Upper Level Primary
  • Wired For Sound
  • Window Treatments
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Range
  • Free Standing Range
  • Disposal
  • Microwave

Exterior & lot

  • Covered Patio
  • Deck
  • Enclosed Porch
  • Fence
  • Sprinkler Irrigation
  • Paved Driveway
  • Porch
  • Patio
  • Private Yard
  • Storm Security Shutters
  • Subdivision
  • Views
  • Waterfront
  • Partial
  • Covered
  • Screened
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Pillar Post Pier

Community

  • Security Gate
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Bay
  • Water
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 1931
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 2
Levels Two
Living Area 3,651 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 3,651 sq ft
Foundation Pillar Post Pier
Construction Brick, Wood Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms (total) 3
Bathrooms Full 3
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 11
Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Gas

Interior

Interior Features All Bedrooms Up, Double Vanity, Full Bath On Main Level, Granite Counters, Jetted Tub, Sitting Area In Primary, Shower Only, Three Bedrooms Up, Upper Level Primary, Wired For Sound, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Range, Free Standing Range, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Windows Low Emissivity Windows, Window Coverings
Security Security Gate, Smoke Detectors
Indoor Air Quality Ventilation

Exterior

Exterior Features Covered Patio, Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fence, Sprinkler Irrigation, Paved Driveway, Porch, Patio, Private Yard, Storm Security Shutters
Patio / Porch Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
Fencing Partial
Pool Private No
Waterfront Yes
Waterfront Features Bulkhead, Bayfront, Waterfront
View Yes
View Type Bay, Water

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 2
Attached Garage No
Parking Features Additional Parking, Detached, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (sq ft) 9,300
Lot Size (acres) 0.2135
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Subdivision, Views, Waterfront
Direction Faces West

Location

County Harris
MLS Area Major 7
MLS Area Minor La Porte/Shoreacres
Subdivision Sylvan Beach
Road Surface Concrete
Postal Code 77571

Utilities

Heating Central, Gas
Cooling Central Air, Electric, Attic Fan
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Energy Efficient Doors, Hvac, Thermostat, Windows

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $11,867 <small style="color:#6b7280">· from 2025 county roll</small>
Tax Year 2025 (county roll)
Tax Rate (est.) 1.65%
Parcel # 035-208-006-0003
Legal Description TR 3 & S 56.5 FT OF LTS 1 & 2 BLK 6 SYLVAN BEACH
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Va Loan
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Exclusions Disclosure, None

Room Layout

§ 04 · 11 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 6

Living Room 21 x 19.5
Dining Room 13.8 x 9.9
Den 25.8 x 13.9
Kitchen 15 x 11
Breakfast Room Nook 10 x 10
Sunroom 12 x 9.9

Second level · 4

Bedroom 15 x 11.4
Bedroom 11.5 x 9.9
Primary Bedroom 13.5 x 13.9
Game Room 23 x 11.6

Other · 1

Garage Apartment 541 sqft

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
Not in archive
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

The §49.452 notice is the only public document that lists a MUD's exact tax rate, outstanding bond debt, and the assessed value used to compute your taxes — direct from the district, not the MLS. If the district is newer or has more bonds outstanding than its neighbors, your effective tax rate will be higher here than just across the street.

Listing's rolled-up MUD rate — Resolved MUD jurisdiction not mapped Match confidence —

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$5,312
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$4,323 Property tax$989 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $5,312

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
2.5576%
ALL 8 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
—
→ stable
School
1.06%
→ stable
City
—
→ stable
County
0.38%
→ stable
Other districts
1.11%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
—
ANNUAL
Association name— Management co.— Website— Phone— Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
gym
La Porte Fitness Center · 0.3mi
APEX GYM​ · 4.6mi
Building 207 - Gilruth Center · 6.8mi
restaurant
The Wooden Spoon Kitchen and Bakery · 0.3mi
Domino's · 0.5mi
McDonald's · 0.8mi
place_of_worship
First Assembly of God of LaPorte Church · 0.4mi
St. John's Episcopal Church · 0.6mi
Church of Christ - Laporte · 0.7mi
park
Heritage Park · 0.5mi
Sylvan Beach Park · 0.5mi
· 0.6mi
post_office
United States Postal Service · 0.8mi
United States Postal Service · 5.8mi
United States Postal Service · 7.6mi
library
La Porte Branch Library · 0.8mi
Evelyn Meador Branch Library · 5.3mi
Advanced Technology Center & Library · 6.3mi

Broadband & Connectivity

§ 06 · Rolled up from MLS
● Max advertised speed at this address
5,000 Mbps
Fiber available · cable ok
Fiber to the Premises
AT&T
5,000 / 5,000 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Coaxial Cable
Xfinity
2,000 / 250 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Verizon
300 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
NGSO Satellite
Starlink
280 / 30 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Copper
AT&T
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
GSO Satellite
Viasat Inc
100 / 3 Mbps
Licensed Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
GSO Satellite
HughesNet
50 / 5 Mbps
+ 1 additional provider(s)

Environmental Risk

§ 08
A
FEMA Zone
Zone AE · Special Flood Hazard Area
1% annual chance of flooding (100-year floodplain). Flood insurance typically required.
PANEL 48201C BASE FLOOD ELEV. 15.0 FT SFHA YES SOURCE 48201C_STUDY1
🌡 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 48 · Good
Average daily AQI for the 30 days ending 2026-04-01. EPA AQS county monitors. Higher = worse.
🌵 Drought (current)
No drought (D1 or worse)
US Drought Monitor county reading, week of 2026-09-22.
Sources: FEMA NFHL · NOAA GHCN-Daily · EPA AQS · US Drought Monitor. Climate rollup last computed Sep 26, 2026.

Recent Comparable Sales

§ 09
2 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
Sylvan Beach
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Sylvan Beach City · ZIPLa Porte · 77571 CountyHarris Listings in subdivision286 Active now2 Sold (last 12 mo)6 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1965s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
La Porte Fire Department Station 4
Distance
1.1 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
—
Future data point
Avg. response
—
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48201343602 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$73,611
ACS 2023
Median home value
$188,200
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
66%
1,076 housing units
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Median age
47.0
Population 2,589
Work from home
6%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
14%
of commuters
Below poverty
14.4%
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
232 Garfield Street, La Porte, TX 77571
Harris County · 29.64°N, 95.01°W
gym
La Porte Fitness Center
0.3 mi · 1 within 2 mi
restaurant
The Wooden Spoon Kitchen and Bakery
0.3 mi · 5 within 2 mi
place_of_worship
First Assembly of God of LaPorte Church
0.4 mi · 5 within 2 mi
park
Heritage Park
0.5 mi · 6 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Sep 25, 2026 Listed $720,000 Joanne Humphries
Dec 31, 1930 Built —
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Joanne Humphries · Brooks Ballard International Real Estate
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 Sep 26, 2026.
MLS# 2497694 · LIST DATE: Sep 25, 2026 · PARCEL: 035-208-006-0003
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