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

Gorgeous 3/2 home in Sand Castle subdivision with stunning Gulf views. Recent updates include roof, HVAC, and Cargo Lift. Enjoy the spacious kitchen with granite countertops and counter seating. Large utility room and cozy living area complete the picture of this beautiful property. Downstairs offers plenty of room for hanging out with family and friends. The sand shower comes in handy for rinsing those sandy toes. Whether you are looking for full time beach living, weekend getaway or an investment, this house checks all the boxes. Currently on Cobb Real Estate rental program as Lil Bit Salty.

Features

§ 02

Interior

Dishwasher
Electric Oven
Electric Range
Free Standing Range
Microwave
Heat: Central
Heat: Electric
Cool: Central Air
Cool: Gas
Washer Hookup
Electric Dryer Hookup

Exterior & lot

Subdivision
Views
Roof: Composition
Attached
Garage

Community

Gulf
Water
Style: Other

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type	Residential
Property Sub Type	Detached
Architectural Style	Other
Year Built	2009
Year Built Source	PublicRecords
New Construction	No

Building

Stories	1
Levels	One
Living Area	1,376 sq ft
Living Area Source	Appraiser
Building Area Total	1,376 sq ft
Construction	Cement Siding
Roof	Composition

Rooms & Baths

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

Interior

Appliances	Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Free Standing Range, Microwave
Laundry	Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup

Exterior

Pool Private	No
View	Yes
View Type	Gulf, Water

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces	1
Attached Garage	Yes
Parking Features	Attached, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (acres)	0.5127
Lot Size Source	Appraiser
Lot Features	Subdivision, Views

Location

County	Galveston
MLS Area Major	33
MLS Area Minor	Crystal Beach
Subdivision	Sand Castle Beach 1
Postal Code	77650

Utilities

Heating	Central, Electric
Cooling	Central Air, Gas
Sewer	Aerobic Septic

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount	$8,679
Tax Year	2025
Tax Rate (est.)	1.79%
Parcel #	6270-0002-0028-000
Legal Description	ABST 65 PAGE 11 LOT 28 BLK 2 SAND CASTLE BEACH
Lease Considered	No

Room Layout

§ 04 · 6 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 6

Family Room	23'x16'
Kitchen	9'7"x15'7"
Primary Bedroom	12'6"x12'5"
Bedroom	12'x11'10"
Bedroom	12'x11'5"
Utility Room	8'3"x9'11"

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

$3,635

30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW

Interest rate

%

Down payment

%

Principal & interest$2,912 Property tax$723 Homeowners insuranceTBD

Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $3,635

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 · 0.5mi
ATM (ATM Link, Inc.) · 0.6mi
Neches go Atm · 1.4mi

restaurant

Stingaree · 1.2mi
Tia Juanita's Fish Camp · 2.2mi
Salty Bovine Pit House · 3.5mi

gym

Sweat Fitness · 2.3mi

post_office

United States Postal Service · 2.9mi

grocery

Swede's Quick Stop · 3.3mi
TJ's Discount Groceries · 4.4mi

park

· 7.0mi

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

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

Sand Castle Beach 1

TIER: SUBDIVISION

Subdivision name (MLS)Sand Castle Beach 1 City · ZIPCrystal Beach · 77650 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision37 Active now2 Sold (last 12 mo)5 Curated amenities15

● Year-built distribution

1985s 1 2005s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11

Nearest station

Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services

· Crystal Beach

Distance

3.4 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

3174 Sea Castle Drive, Crystal Beach, TX 77650

Galveston County · 29.47°N, 94.59°W

bank

Valero Corner Mart

0.5 mi · 5 within 2 mi

restaurant

Stingaree

1.2 mi · 1 within 2 mi

Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.