Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Galveston/Laffites Cove
Active MLS #17728107 · 26 days on market

3427 Eckert Drive

Galveston, TX 77554
Subdivision  ·  Laffites Cove
List Price
$999,000
$359/SF
Beds
4
Baths
3
Sq Ft
2,782
Built
2001
Lot
14,400 sf
Garage
1-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.11%

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

Beautifully updated home in desirable Laffite's Cove, backing to the peaceful 3-acre nature preserve for added privacy and scenic views. The open-concept floor plan features a spacious living, dining, and kitchen area, perfect for entertaining. The chef's kitchen offers quartz countertops, a gas range, a large island with breakfast bar seating, abundant prep space, and ample cabinetry. The main level includes a bedroom and full bath. Upstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite designed as a private retreat. Enjoy a spacious walk-in closet, a private balcony overlooking the preserve, a spa-inspired bathroom with a soaking tub, oversized walk-in shower, and dual vanities. The ground level is an entertainer's dream with a sparkling pool and plenty of outdoor gathering space. Conveys with a coveted social membership to the Galveston County Club - skip the 3+ year Waiting List!

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Balcony
  • Bedroom On Main Level
  • Double Vanity
  • Entrance Foyer
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Full Bath On Main Level
  • High Ceilings
  • Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Pots And Pan Drawers
  • Pantry
  • Quartz Counters
  • Self Closing Cabinet Doors
  • Self Closing Drawers
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower
  • Three Bedrooms Up

Exterior & lot

  • Covered Patio
  • Deck
  • Fully Fenced
  • Fence
  • Patio
  • Private Yard
  • Subdivision
  • Pond On Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Covered
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Attached
  • Garage
  • In Ground

Community

  • Trails
  • Guard
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 2001
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 2
Levels Two
Living Area 2,782 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 2,782 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Vinyl Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 4
Bedrooms Possible 4
Bathrooms (total) 3
Bathrooms Full 3
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 11
Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Electric

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Bedroom On Main Level, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, En Suite Bathroom, Full Bath On Main Level, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Pots And Pan Drawers, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Self Closing Cabinet Doors, Self Closing Drawers, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Three Bedrooms Up, Upper Level Primary, Walk In Pantry, Walk In Closets
Flooring Plank, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Windows Low Emissivity Windows, Window Coverings
Security Smoke Detectors

Exterior

Exterior Features Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Patio, Private Yard
Patio / Porch Covered, Deck, Patio
Fencing Back Yard
Pool Private Yes
Pool Features In Ground

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 1
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Attached, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (sq ft) 14,400
Lot Size (acres) 0.3306
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Subdivision, Pond On Lot
Direction Faces West

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor West End
Subdivision Laffites Cove
Road Surface Concrete
Postal Code 77554

Utilities

Heating Central, Gas
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Energy Efficient Solar Panels Leased, Thermostat, Windows

HOA / Association

HOA Yes
HOA Fee $2,100
HOA Fee Frequency Annually
HOA Name LCPOA, LCNS, PPOA. ATHENA/CKM
Fee Includes Common Areas
Amenities Trails, Guard

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $11,077
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.11%
Parcel # 5870-0007-0009-000
Legal Description LOTS 8 & 9 BLK 7 (9-0) PIRATES COVE SEC 6
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Lease Considered No

Room Layout

§ 04 · 11 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 5

Kitchen 20 x 16
Living Room 15 x 24
Dining Room 11 x 10
Bedroom 11 x 10
Bathroom 7 x 7

Second level · 6

Primary Bedroom 15 x 19
Primary Bathroom 14 x 10
Bedroom 11 x 16
Bathroom 9 x 8
Bedroom 11 x 14
Utility Room 6 x 3

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
$6,922
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$5,999 Property tax$923 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $6,922
Yearly HOA fee $2,100

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
1.6952%
ALL 5 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
0.84%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.32%
→ stable
Other districts
0.53%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
$2,100
ANNUALLY
Association nameLCPOA, LCNS, PPOA. ATHENA/CKM Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
Fee includes
CommonAreas
● Community amenities
place_of_worship
West Isle Presbyterian Church · 0.4mi
West Isle Church · 0.4mi
Mary, Star of the Sea Church · 3.4mi
grocery
Fresco Mart General Store & Deli · 0.6mi
Circle K · 3.5mi
Valero · 3.5mi
park
Sea Shell Beach Pocket Park 3 · 0.8mi
Galveston Island State Park · 2.1mi
Sand Castle Beach Pocket Park 2 · 2.5mi
restaurant
Waterman's Restaurant · 1.1mi
Cooper's Landing · 3.8mi
Seahorse Grill · 4.5mi
bank
ATM (ATM Link, Inc.) · 3.3mi
Circle K ATM · 3.5mi
ATM · 4.2mi
police_station
Jamaica Beach Police · 3.4mi
Galveston Police Department · 8.3mi
Galveston County Sheriff's Office · 8.3mi

Broadband & Connectivity

§ 06
Broadband not mappedWe have not yet resolved FCC provider data for this block.

Environmental Risk

§ 08
A
FEMA Zone
Zone AE · Special Flood Hazard Area
1% annual chance of flooding (100-year floodplain). Flood insurance typically required.
PANEL 48167C BASE FLOOD ELEV. 12.0 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
2 comparable sales 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
Laffites Cove
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Laffites Cove City · ZIPGalveston · 77554 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision278 Active now15 Sold (last 12 mo)6 Curated amenities53
● Year-built distribution
1995s 5 2000s 6 2005s 1 2015s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Galveston Fire Department Station 7
Distance
0.6 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48167726101 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$117,826
ACS 2023
Median home value
$364,100
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
32%
2,970 housing units
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Median age
61.6
Population 1,809
Work from home
73%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
22%
of commuters
Below poverty
3.6%
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
3427 Eckert Drive, Galveston, TX 77554
Galveston County · 29.22°N, 94.94°W
place_of_worship
West Isle Presbyterian Church
0.4 mi · 2 within 2 mi
grocery
Fresco Mart General Store & Deli
0.6 mi · 1 within 2 mi
park
Sea Shell Beach Pocket Park 3
0.8 mi · 1 within 2 mi
restaurant
Waterman's Restaurant
1.1 mi · 1 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Aug 28, 2026 Listed $999,000 Alicia Swartz
Dec 31, 2000 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Alicia Swartz · RE/MAX Leading Edge
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 23, 2026.
MLS# 17728107 · LIST DATE: Aug 28, 2026 · PARCEL: 5870-0007-0009-000
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