Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Crystal Beach/Sand Castle Beach 2
Active MLS #12381981 · 37 days on market

3233 Castle Drive

Crystal Beach, TX 77650
Subdivision  ·  Sand Castle Beach 2
List Price
$319,000
$248/SF · 20.7% below neighborhood median
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,288
Built
2004
Lot
0.24 ac
Garage
1-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.58%

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

Looking for a Crystal Beach home with Gulf views, extra space and a quieter location? 3233 Castle Drive is situated on an oversized cul-de-sac lot in Sand Castle Beach with no public beach access road or through traffic nearby. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,288 sq. ft. with an open living, dining and kitchen area, raised ceilings and plenty of natural light. The kitchen features granite countertops and stainless appliances. Enjoy Gulf breezes from the partially covered deck or gather downstairs with plenty of covered space for entertaining and parking. An attached garage and outdoor shower add convenience after a day at the beach. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, full-time home or vacation rental, this property offers the space, location and flexibility to make it your own.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Split Bedrooms
  • Window Treatments
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Laminate
  • Heat: Central
  • Heat: Electric
  • Cool: Central Air
  • Cool: Electric
  • Washer Hookup
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Exterior & lot

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Cleared
  • Cul De Sac
  • Subdivision
  • Views
  • Roof: Composition
  • Attached
  • Garage

Community

  • Gulf
  • 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 1,288 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,288 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 All Bedrooms Down, Breakfast Bar, Split Bedrooms, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans
Flooring Laminate
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Windows Window Coverings

Exterior

Exterior Features Deck, Patio
Patio / Porch Deck, Patio
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) 0.2433
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Cleared, Cul De Sac, Subdivision, Views
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
Water Source Public

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $5,034
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.58%
Parcel # 6271-0003-0009-000
Legal Description ABST 65 B FRANKS SUR PT OF LOT 9 BLK 3 SAND CASTLE BEACH SEC
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Other

Room Layout

§ 04 · 6 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 6

Family Room 19x18
Breakfast Room Nook 9x9
Primary Bedroom 13x12
Bedroom 12x10
Bedroom 12x10
Kitchen 10x9

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
$2,335
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$1,915 Property tax$420 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $2,335

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
3233 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 18, 2026 Listed $319,000 Elizabeth Boles Terminella
Dec 31, 2003 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Elizabeth Boles Terminella · 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 Sep 10, 2026.
MLS# 12381981 · LIST DATE: Aug 18, 2026 · PARCEL: 6271-0003-0009-000
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