Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Crystal Beach/Copacabana By The Sea
Active MLS #86632858 · 167 days on market

3040 Carioca Court

Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Subdivision  ·  Copacabana By The Sea
List Price
$475,000
$220/SF · 28.2% below neighborhood median
Beds
4
Baths
3
Sq Ft
2,160
Built
1986
Lot
0.50 ac
Garage
1-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.36%

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

This updated beach house boasts a new roof, new paint inside & outside paint, New HVAC, and stunning ocean views on nearly half an acre. Perfect for vacation rentals, the 4-bedroom, 2-story home features tall ceilings, a fireplace, and spacious deck & 2nd upper deck for stargazing and Gulf views. With a large entertaining area downstairs, spacious garage for storage, and convenient sand shower, it's ideal for hosting gatherings and storing beach toys. Don't miss the opportunity to own this fantastic property just mins to the ocean & in a great cul-da-sac location & close to restaurants & shopping in Crystal Beach, Come see it today!!

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Balcony
  • Dry Bar
  • Entrance Foyer
  • High Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceilings
  • Window Treatments
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Carpet
  • Plank
  • Tile
  • Vinyl
  • Heat: Central

Exterior & lot

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio
  • Deck
  • Paved Driveway
  • Porch
  • Patio
  • Private Yard
  • Cleared
  • Cul De Sac
  • Views
  • Covered
  • Roof: Composition
  • Attached
  • Garage

Community

  • Smoke Detectors
  • Beach
  • Gulf
  • Water
  • Style: Other

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Other
Year Built 1986
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Levels OneAndOneHalf
Living Area 2,160 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 2,160 sq ft
Construction Cement Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms (total) 3
Bathrooms Full 2
Bathrooms Half 1
Rooms Total 7

Interior

Interior Features Balcony, Dry Bar, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans
Flooring Carpet, Plank, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Windows Window Coverings
Security Smoke Detectors
Indoor Air Quality Ventilation

Exterior

Exterior Features Balcony, Covered Patio, Deck, Paved Driveway, Porch, Patio, Private Yard
Patio / Porch Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
Pool Private No
Waterfront Features Beach Front
View Yes
View Type Beach, Gulf, Water

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 1
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Attached, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.5000
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Cleared, Cul De Sac, Views

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor Crystal Beach
Subdivision Copacabana By The Sea
Road Surface Concrete
Postal Code 77650

Utilities

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

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $6,482
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.36%
Parcel # 2780-0002-0006-001
Legal Description ABST 65 B FRANKS SUR LOT 6, PT OF LOT 5 (6-1) BLK 2 & PT OF
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, Investor Financing
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 7 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 5

Bedroom 21x14
Bedroom 12x12
Kitchen 21x12
Dining Room 10x9
Living Room 21x12

Second level · 2

Bedroom 17x16
Bedroom 15x14

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
$3,392
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$2,852 Property tax$540 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $3,392

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
Valero Corner Mart · 0.3mi
ATM (ATM Link, Inc.) · 0.4mi
Neches go Atm · 1.3mi
restaurant
Stingaree · 1.0mi
Tia Juanita's Fish Camp · 2.0mi
Salty Bovine Pit House · 3.3mi
gym
Sweat Fitness · 2.1mi
post_office
United States Postal Service · 2.7mi
grocery
Swede's Quick Stop · 3.1mi
TJ's Discount Groceries · 4.2mi
park
· 6.8mi

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. 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
7 comparable sales nearby · sold median $306/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
Copacabana By The Sea
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Copacabana By The Sea City · ZIPCrystal Beach · 77650 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision44 Active now2 Sold (last 12 mo)1 Curated amenities15
● Year-built distribution
1985s 1 2010s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services
· Crystal Beach
Distance
3.2 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
3040 Carioca Court, Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Galveston County · 29.47°N, 94.59°W
bank
Valero Corner Mart
0.3 mi · 5 within 2 mi
restaurant
Stingaree
1.0 mi · 1 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Apr 10, 2026 Listed $475,000 Nicole Cheramie
Dec 31, 1985 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Nicole Cheramie · Cobb 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 Aug 27, 2026.
MLS# 86632858 · LIST DATE: Apr 10, 2026 · PARCEL: 2780-0002-0006-001
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