Homes for Sale/Galveston County/Galveston/Pirates Beach 2
Active MLS #20254035 · 140 days on market

4230 Pirates Drive

Galveston, TX 77554
Subdivision  ·  Pirates Beach 2
List Price
$949,000
$573/SF
Beds
5
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,656
Built
1984
Lot
0.14 ac
Garage
1-car
County
Galveston
Tax Rate
1.35%

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

This inviting second-row beach house lives like a first-row. With stunning Gulf views and space to sleep a crowd in the five bedrooms, this is the perfect island retreat. The bright living area features vaulted, whitewashed wood ceilings, a stylish fireplace wall, and walls of windows showcasing the view. Two covered decks offer plenty of spots for wave watching and sunrise watching over the Gulf, while the shaded patio is perfect for grilling and outdoor dining. An enclosed outdoor shower adds convenience after beach days, and the fully equipped kitchen includes stainless steel appliances and ample storage with quartz countertops. Four bedrooms are on the main level, plus an upstairs loft with additional sleeping space. The king-sized primary suite opens to the south-facing deck, and another bedroom with two full beds also has deck access. Just steps from the sand and 12 miles from Historic Downtown Galveston, parking for four vehicles, and offered fully furnished!

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • High Ceilings
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Pantry
  • Quartz Counters
  • Sitting Area In Primary
  • Vaulted Ceilings
  • Window Treatments
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Loft
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Exterior & lot

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio
  • Deck
  • Porch
  • Patio
  • Views
  • Covered
  • Roof: Composition
  • Attached
  • 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 1984
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 1,656 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,656 sq ft
Construction Cement Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms (total) 2
Bathrooms Full 2
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 8
Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Electric

Interior

Interior Features High Ceilings, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Sitting Area In Primary, Vaulted Ceilings, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Loft, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Plank, Vinyl
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Windows Window Coverings

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, Gulf, Water

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 1
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Attached, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.1438
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Views

Location

County Galveston
MLS Area Major 33
MLS Area Minor West End
Subdivision Pirates Beach 2
Road Surface Concrete
Postal Code 77554

Utilities

Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Energy Efficient Thermostat

HOA / Association

HOA Yes
HOA Fee $500
HOA Fee Frequency Annually
HOA Name PPOA
Fee Includes Other
Amenities Beach Rights, Beach Access

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $12,770
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.35%
Parcel # 5856-0003-0004-000
Legal Description LOT 4 BLK 3 PIRATES BEACH SEC 2
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 8 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 7

Primary Bedroom 10.5x15
Bedroom 8x11
Bedroom 7x9
Bedroom 15.9x9.10
Living Room 14x24
Dining Room 9.6x19
Kitchen 10x8

Second level · 1

Bedroom 9.7x15

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
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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
$6,762
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$5,698 Property tax$1,064 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $6,762
Yearly HOA fee $500

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
$500
ANNUALLY
Association namePPOA Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
Fee includes
Other
● Community amenities
grocery
Fresco Mart General Store & Deli · 0.3mi
Circle K · 2.9mi
Valero · 2.9mi
place_of_worship
West Isle Church · 0.5mi
West Isle Presbyterian Church · 0.5mi
Mary, Star of the Sea Church · 2.7mi
park
Sea Shell Beach Pocket Park 3 · 0.7mi
Galveston Island State Park · 1.7mi
Jamaica Beach Park · 2.9mi
restaurant
Waterman's Restaurant · 0.8mi
Cooper's Landing · 4.3mi
Seahorse Grill · 5.0mi
bank
ATM (ATM Link, Inc.) · 2.7mi
Circle K ATM · 2.9mi
ATM · 3.6mi
police_station
Jamaica Beach Police · 2.8mi
Galveston Police Department · 8.9mi
Galveston County Sheriff's Office · 8.9mi

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. 17.0 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
3 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
Pirates Beach 2
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Pirates Beach 2 City · ZIPGalveston · 77554 CountyGalveston Listings in subdivision100 Active now11 Sold (last 12 mo)3 Curated amenities53
● Year-built distribution
1975s 1 1980s 3 1990s 3 1995s 1 2000s 2 2010s 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

Grocery

Dollar General
0.6 mi · 1 within 1.5 mi

Schools

None within 1.5 mi

Parks

Beach Access Point #16
0.8 mi · 5 within 1.5 mi

Restaurants

Mario's Pizza
0.4 mi · 2 within 1.5 mi

Cafés

None within 1.5 mi

Gyms

West End Gym, LLC
0.5 mi · 2 within 1.5 mi
Data: Google Places (refreshed every 7 days). Last fetched May 6, 2026.

Location & Neighborhood

§ 13
● This Home
4230 Pirates Drive, Galveston, TX 77554
Galveston County · 29.20°N, 94.94°W
grocery
Fresco Mart General Store & Deli
0.3 mi · 1 within 2 mi
place_of_worship
West Isle Church
0.5 mi · 2 within 2 mi
park
Sea Shell Beach Pocket Park 3
0.7 mi · 2 within 2 mi
restaurant
Waterman's Restaurant
0.8 mi · 1 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
May 6, 2026 Listed $949,000 Stacey Weber-Rubio
Dec 31, 1983 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Stacey Weber-Rubio · Sand N Sea Properties, 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 12, 2026.
MLS# 20254035 · LIST DATE: May 6, 2026 · PARCEL: 5856-0003-0004-000
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