Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Crystal Beach/Pearl Beach
Active MLS #2114016 · 180 days on market

2493 Howell

Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Subdivision  ·  Pearl Beach
List Price
$738,000
$441/SF
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,672
Built
2012
Lot
0.20 ac
Garage
1-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
0.94%

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

Welcome to this coastal stunning 3 bedroom 2 bath beach house. Located on a large corner lot, only steps away from the entrance to the beach. Crystal Beach access is so close you can wave to your family and friends as they enter the beach. The living/dining/kitchen area is open, bright with plenty of space for your family or guests. 9 ft ceilings with crown molding. Granite countertops throughout and decorated with coastal beach perfection. The master has en suite bath with shower. Double sinks in guest bath with tub/shower combo. This home is currently a popular Vacation Rental with so much to offer. Step onto the spacious deck and enjoy the view of the beach while watching the waves crash onto the sand. Downstairs features sizable space for entertaining with bar, picnic tables, chairs, hammocks, fire pit, outdoor shower, & hot tub. Fully fenced. Make your appointment to see today.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Balcony
  • High Ceilings
  • Hot Tub Spa
  • Window Treatments
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Plank
  • Tile
  • Vinyl
  • Heat: Central

Exterior & lot

  • Covered Patio
  • Deck
  • Fully Fenced
  • Hot Tub Spa
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Patio
  • Storage
  • Corner Lot
  • Views
  • Waterfront
  • Covered
  • Roof: Composition
  • Attached
  • Driveway
  • Garage

Community

  • Water
  • Style: Other

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Other
Year Built 2012
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 1,672 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,672 sq ft
Construction Cement Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms (total) 2
Bathrooms Full 2
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 6

Interior

Interior Features Balcony, High Ceilings, Hot Tub Spa, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Plank, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Windows Window Coverings

Exterior

Exterior Features Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Hot Tub Spa, Outdoor Kitchen, Patio, Storage
Patio / Porch Covered, Deck, Patio
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, Driveway, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.1991
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Corner Lot, Views, Waterfront

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor Crystal Beach
Subdivision Pearl Beach
Postal Code 77650

Utilities

Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Sewer Septic Tank
Energy Efficient Thermostat

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $6,936
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 0.94%
Parcel # 5670-0000-0032-000
Legal Description ABST 65 B FRANKS SUR LOT 32 PEARL BEACH ADDN
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Investor Financing, Va Loan
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 6 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 6

Living Room 21x18
Kitchen 14x14
Dining Room 7x15
Primary Bedroom 14x18
Bedroom 10x14
Bedroom 14x14

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
$5,009
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$4,431 Property tax$578 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $5,009

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
● HOA details
ANNUAL
Association name Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
bank
Texas First Bank ATM · 0.2mi
The Big Store and Ace Hardware · 0.2mi
ATM · 0.3mi
restaurant
Tia Juanita's Fish Camp · 0.5mi
Stingaree · 1.4mi
Salty Bovine Pit House · 1.8mi
gym
Sweat Fitness · 0.6mi
post_office
United States Postal Service · 1.1mi
United States Postal Service · 9.7mi
grocery
Swede's Quick Stop · 1.6mi
TJ's Discount Groceries · 2.7mi
park
· 5.3mi
Smith Point Park · 9.9mi

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. 17.0 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
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
Pearl Beach
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Pearl Beach City · ZIPCrystal Beach · 77650 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision119 Active now13 Sold (last 12 mo)6 Curated amenities17
● Year-built distribution
1985s 2 2000s 1 2010s 7 2015s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services
· Crystal Beach
Distance
1.7 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
2493 Howell, Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Galveston County · 29.46°N, 94.61°W
bank
Texas First Bank ATM
0.2 mi · 5 within 2 mi
restaurant
Tia Juanita's Fish Camp
0.5 mi · 3 within 2 mi
gym
Sweat Fitness
0.6 mi · 1 within 2 mi
post_office
United States Postal Service
1.1 mi · 1 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Mar 27, 2026 Listed $738,000 Liza Salazar-Elliott
Dec 31, 2011 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Liza Salazar-Elliott · Priority One 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 Jun 12, 2026.
MLS# 2114016 · LIST DATE: Mar 27, 2026 · PARCEL: 5670-0000-0032-000
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