Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Crystal Beach/Sand Castle Beach 2
Active MLS #59187636 · 41 days on market

3228 Castle Drive

Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Subdivision  ·  Sand Castle Beach 2
List Price
$546,000
$300/SF · 3.8% below neighborhood median
Beds
3
Baths
3
Sq Ft
1,818
Built
2005
Lot
0.24 ac
Garage
1-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
0.99%

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

Spacious 3-bed beach house with Gulf views, large lot, and large primary suite on the main level with new LVP flooring throughout. The open kitchen features granite countertops, a pantry, and a generous breakfast bar that opens to the living room, dedicated dining space, and dry bar. Upstairs, there are two additional bedrooms, bathroom, a loft area that doubles as a game room and bonus sleeping space, and a second full-sized deck with stunning Gulf views. The ground level offers an ideal entertaining area with a bar, firepit, outdoor games, picnic table, ground-floor bathroom, and outdoor shower. Recently updates include: dishwasher (2022), fridge 2024, firepit and outdoor lights (2025). Schedule a showing today!

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Dry Bar
  • Double Vanity
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Granite Counters
  • Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Bath In Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level Primary
  • Pantry
  • Split Bedrooms
  • Tub Shower
  • Vanity
  • Window Treatments
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Loft
  • Programmable Thermostat

Exterior & lot

  • Covered Patio
  • Deck
  • Fence
  • Patio
  • Private Yard
  • Cul De Sac
  • Subdivision
  • Views
  • Side Yard
  • Back Yard
  • Covered
  • Roof: Composition
  • Additional Parking
  • Attached
  • Boat
  • Driveway
  • Garage

Community

  • Beach Rights
  • Beach Access
  • Beach
  • Gulf
  • Water
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 2005
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 2
Levels Two,MultiSplit
Living Area 1,818 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,818 sq ft
Construction Wood Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms (total) 3
Bathrooms Full 2
Bathrooms Half 1
Rooms Total 10

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Double Vanity, En Suite Bathroom, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Pantry, Split Bedrooms, Tub Shower, Vanity, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Loft, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Plank, Vinyl
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Windows Storm Windows, Window Coverings

Exterior

Exterior Features Covered Patio, Deck, Fence, Patio, Private Yard
Patio / Porch Covered, Deck, Patio
Fencing Back Yard
Pool Private No
Waterfront Features Beach Front
View Yes
View Type Beach, Gulf, Water

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 1
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Additional Parking, Attached, Boat, Driveway, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.2442
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Cul De Sac, Subdivision, Views, Side Yard
Direction Faces South

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor Crystal Beach
Subdivision Sand Castle Beach 2
Postal Code 77650

Utilities

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

HOA / Association

Amenities Beach Rights, Beach Access

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $5,389
Tax Year 2026
Tax Rate (est.) 0.99%
Parcel # 6271-0003-0017-000
Legal Description ABST 65 PAGE 11 LOT 17 BLK 3 SAND CASTLE BEACH SEC 2
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Investor Financing, Va Loan
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 10 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 6

Living Room 25 x 13
Kitchen 13 x 10
Dining Room 10 x 11
Half Bath 11 x 12
Primary Bedroom 15 x 11
Primary Bathroom 13 X 9

Second level · 4

Game Room 11 x 9
Bedroom 11 x 16
Bedroom 11 X 9
Bathroom will update

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
$3,728
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$3,279 Property tax$449 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $3,728

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 · 0.2mi
ATM (ATM Link, Inc.) · 0.3mi
Neches go Atm · 1.2mi
restaurant
Stingaree · 1.0mi
Tia Juanita's Fish Camp · 2.0mi
Salty Bovine Pit House · 3.2mi
gym
Sweat Fitness · 2.0mi
post_office
United States Postal Service · 2.6mi
grocery
Swede's Quick Stop · 3.0mi
TJ's Discount Groceries · 4.2mi
park
· 6.7mi

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. 15.0 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
5 comparable sales nearby · sold median $312/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
Sand Castle Beach 2
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Sand Castle Beach 2 City · ZIPCrystal Beach · 77650 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision41 Active now3 Sold (last 12 mo)1 Curated amenities15
● Year-built distribution
2000s 2 2005s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services
· Crystal Beach
Distance
3.6 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

Grocery

None within 1.5 mi

Schools

None within 1.5 mi

Parks

Crystal Beach Access
0.6 mi · 1 within 1.5 mi

Restaurants

Stingaree Restaurant & Marina
1.2 mi · 2 within 1.5 mi

Cafés

None within 1.5 mi

Gyms

None within 1.5 mi
Data: Google Places (refreshed every 7 days). Last fetched May 10, 2026.

Location & Neighborhood

§ 13
● This Home
3228 Castle Drive, Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Galveston County · 29.48°N, 94.58°W
bank
Valero Corner Mart
0.2 mi · 5 within 2 mi
restaurant
Stingaree
1.0 mi · 2 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Aug 13, 2026 Listed $546,000 Kelsey Ardoin
Dec 31, 2004 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 24, 2026.
MLS# 59187636 · LIST DATE: Aug 13, 2026 · PARCEL: 6271-0003-0017-000
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