Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Crystal Beach/Sand Castle Beach 2
Active MLS #74502943 · 493 days on market

3229 Castle Drive

Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Subdivision  ·  Sand Castle Beach 2
List Price
$400,000
$281/SF · 10.1% below neighborhood median
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,426
Built
2004
Lot
0.24 ac
Garage
2-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.91%

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

Charming 3-Bedroom Beach Home – Furnished & Move-In Ready! Welcome to your peaceful paradise by the Gulf! This beautifully maintained three-bedroom home is nestled in a highly sought-after neighborhood and comes fully furnished—ready for you to move in and start enjoying coastal living right away. It is currently used as a vacation rental & the home exudes pride of ownership. Inside, you'll find a well-designed family floor plan featuring high triple tray ceilings, a cozy bunk room, and spacious living areas perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Step outside to a partially covered deck ideal for morning coffee or sunset cocktails. The ground level boasts built-in picnic tables, a sand shower, and plenty of space for gatherings. A 2-car garage adds convenience and storage, while a private golf cart path over the dunes offers easy access to the beach. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a serene getaway, this property has everything you need to enjoy life at the beach.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Tub Shower
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Kitchen Dining Combo
  • Living Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Plank
  • Vinyl
  • Heat: Central
  • Heat: Electric

Exterior & lot

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio
  • Deck
  • Porch
  • Patio
  • Subdivision
  • Views
  • Covered
  • Roof: Composition
  • Additional Parking
  • Driveway
  • Garage
  • Porte Cochere

Community

  • Beach Rights
  • Beach Access
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Beach
  • Water
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 2004
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 1,426 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,426 sq ft
Construction Cement Siding, Wood Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

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

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Tub Shower, Ceiling Fans, Kitchen Dining Combo, Living Dining Room
Flooring Plank, Vinyl
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Windows Storm Windows
Security Smoke Detectors

Exterior

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 2
Parking Features Additional Parking, Driveway, Garage, Porte Cochere

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.2433
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Subdivision, Views
Direction Faces South

Location

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

Utilities

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

HOA / Association

HOA Fee $150
HOA Fee Frequency Annually
Fee Includes Other
Amenities Beach Rights, Beach Access

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $7,625
Tax Year 2024
Tax Rate (est.) 1.91%
Parcel # 6271-0003-0008-000
Legal Description ABST 65 PAGE 11 LOT 8 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 · 3 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 3

Primary Bedroom 13.6 x 12
Bedroom 12 x 10
Bedroom 12 x 10

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
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● What this tells you

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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
$3,037
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$2,402 Property tax$635 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $3,037
Yearly HOA fee $150

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
$150
ANNUALLY
Association name Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
Fee includes
Other
● 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 · 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. 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
6 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
3229 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
May 19, 2025 Listed $400,000 Wendy Dozier
Dec 31, 2003 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Wendy Dozier · RE/MAX On The Water -Bolivar
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 Jan 16, 2026.
MLS# 74502943 · LIST DATE: May 19, 2025 · PARCEL: 6271-0003-0008-000
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