Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Dickinson/Tropical Gardens
Active MLS #11838527 · 42 days on market

4139 Gum Drive

Dickinson, TX 77539
Subdivision  ·  Tropical Gardens
List Price
$359,900
$447/SF
Beds
2
Baths
1
Sq Ft
806
Built
1968
Lot
0.45 ac
Garage
0-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.96%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary HUGHES ROAD EL C
Middle JOHN AND SHAMARION BARBER MIDDLE B
High DICKINSON H S CCMR 83% · Grad 97% B
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

Discover laid-back coastal living in this beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom home tucked along the waterfront between Kemah and Galveston. This property offers the everyday escape most people only vacation for.

Enjoy updated finishes and a refreshed interior designed for comfort and easy living. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a weekend getaway, or an investment opportunity, this home delivers charm, convenience, and an unbeatable setting on the water.

Out back, the lifestyle truly shines. Imagine starting your mornings with coffee by the water, casting a line from your own backyard, or kayaking whenever the mood strikes. With fishing and kayaking right outside your back door, this is a rare chance to own your own slice of Texas waterfront.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Heat: Central
  • Heat: Electric
  • Cool: Central Air
  • Cool: Electric

Exterior & lot

  • Cleared
  • Views
  • Waterfront
  • Roof: Composition

Community

  • River
  • Water
  • Style: Other

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Other
Year Built 1968
Year Built Source Owner
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 806 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 806 sq ft
Construction Wood Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms (total) 1
Bathrooms Full 1
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 2

Exterior

Pool Private No
Waterfront Yes
Waterfront Features River Front, Waterfront
View Yes
View Type River, Water

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 0

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.4540
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Cleared, Views, Waterfront

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor Dickinson
Subdivision Tropical Gardens
Postal Code 77539

Utilities

Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $7,061
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.96%
Parcel # 7220-0006-0013-000
Legal Description ABST 36 W G BANKS LOT 13 BLK 6 TROPICAL GDNS
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 2 rooms · MLS-supplied

Second level · 2

Bedroom 12x10
Bedroom 12x10

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.

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● 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 0.2500 Resolved MUD jurisdiction Dickinson WCID Match confidence

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$2,749
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$2,161 Property tax$588 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $2,749

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
2.3497%
ALL 6 TAXING DISTRICTS · 2025 BILL
202320242025
MUD
0.25%
→ stable
School
1.14%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.32%
→ stable
Other districts
0.64%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
ANNUAL
Association name Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
grocery
USA Food Store · 0.5mi
· 1.8mi
· 1.8mi
park
Ray Holbrook Park · 0.8mi
· 0.9mi
· 2.0mi
place_of_worship
West Bay Assembly of God · 2.0mi
New Hope Baptist Church · 2.0mi
· 2.1mi
library
Public Library · 2.1mi
Camp County Public Library · 3.6mi
Helen Hall Public Library · 5.3mi
restaurant
Sonic · 2.2mi
Domino's · 2.5mi
Jack in the Box · 2.5mi
police_station
Dickinson Police Department · 2.2mi
Kemah Police Department · 4.7mi
Clear Lake Shores Police Department · 5.4mi

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. 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
Tropical Gardens
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Tropical Gardens City · ZIPDickinson · 77539 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision95 Active now4 Sold (last 12 mo)6 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1965s 1 2000s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Dickinson Fire Department & EMS Central Station
Distance
1.7 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48167721000 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$107,404
ACS 2023
Median home value
$244,200
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
76%
858 housing units
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Median age
33.8
Population 2,203
Work from home
4%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
28%
of commuters
Below poverty
11.2%
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
4139 Gum Drive, Dickinson, TX 77539
Galveston County · 29.47°N, 95.01°W
grocery
USA Food Store
0.5 mi · 4 within 2 mi
park
Ray Holbrook Park
0.8 mi · 4 within 2 mi
place_of_worship
West Bay Assembly of God
2.0 mi · 1 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Aug 13, 2026 Listed $359,900 Sonny Walton
Dec 31, 1967 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Sonny Walton · AXEN Realty
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 14, 2026.
MLS# 11838527 · LIST DATE: Aug 13, 2026 · PARCEL: 7220-0006-0013-000
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